Poulan Chainsaw 530163152 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
1950 / 2025 / 2050 / 2075 / 2150  
2155 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375 / 2150PR  
LE Series  
For Occasional Use Only  
WARNING:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en-  
strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones  
graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire  
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
250 Bobby Jones Expressway  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
530163152  
5/8/02  
 
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-  
vance. Do not start cutting until you have a  
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you  
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.  
marked container for all fuel purposes.  
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-  
ing site before starting engine.  
S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a  
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,  
straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap  
and refuel unit.  
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY  
S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.  
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-  
standers or any combination of these per-  
sons may result from one-handed opera-  
S Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel  
vapors cannot reach sparks or open  
flames from water heaters, electric motors  
or switches, furnaces, etc.  
tion.  
A
chain saw is intended for  
two-handed use.  
S Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-  
lated outdoor area.  
KICKBACK  
S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a  
tree.  
WARNING: Avoid kickback which  
can result in serious injury. Kickback is the  
backward, upward or sudden forward motion  
of the guide bar occurring when the saw  
chain near the upper tip of the guide bar con-  
tacts any object such as a log or branch, or  
when the wood closes in and pinches the  
saw chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign ob-  
ject in the wood can also result in loss of  
chain saw control.  
S Rotational Kickback can occur when the  
moving chain contacts an object at the up-  
per tip of the guide bar. This contact can  
cause the chain to dig into the object,  
which stops the chain for an instant. The  
result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction  
which kicks the guide bar up and back to-  
ward the operator.  
S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the  
wood closes in and pinches the moving  
saw chain in the cut along the top of the  
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly  
stopped. This sudden stopping of the  
chain results in a reversal of the chain  
force used to cut wood and causes the  
saw to move in the opposite direction of the  
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight  
back toward the operator.  
S Make sure the chain will not make contact  
with any object while starting the engine.  
Never try to start the saw when the guide  
bar is in a cut.  
S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end  
of the cut. Applying pressure can cause  
you to lose control when the cut is com-  
pleted.  
S Stop the engine before setting the saw  
down.  
S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-  
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-  
pletely and securely assembled. Always  
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain  
brake immediately if it becomes damaged,  
broken or is otherwise removed.  
S With the engine stopped, hand carry the  
chain saw with the muffler away from your  
body, and the guide bar and chain to the  
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.  
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD  
WORKING ORDER  
S Have all chain saw service performed by a  
qualified service dealer with the exception  
of the items listed in the maintenance sec-  
tion of this manual. For example, if improp-  
er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-  
wheel when servicing the clutch, structural  
damage to the flywheel can occur and  
cause the flywheel to burst.  
S Pull-In can occur when the moving chain  
contacts a foreign object in the wood in the  
cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the  
saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden  
stopping pulls the saw forward and away  
from the operator and could easily cause the  
operator to lose control of the saw.  
S Make certain the saw chain stops moving  
when the throttle trigger is released. For  
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-  
JUSTMENTS.  
Avoid Pinch--Kickback:  
S Never modify your saw in any way.  
S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil  
or fuel mixture.  
S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-  
structions that can cause material to pinch  
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.  
S Do not cut more than one log at a time.  
S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-  
drawn from an undercut when bucking.  
S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-  
teners securely tightened.  
S Use only PoulanR accessories and re-  
placement parts as recommended.  
Avoid Pull--In:  
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION  
S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while  
operating the saw.  
S Always begin cutting with the engine at full  
speed and the saw housing against wood.  
S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.  
Never use metal to hold the cut open.  
S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in  
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.  
There should be no smoking, open flames,  
or work that could cause sparks. Allow en-  
gine to cool before refueling.  
kback Path  
S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on  
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well  
ventilated place; and use an approved,  
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Avoid Obstructions  
Elbow locked  
Clear The Working Area  
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF  
KICKBACK  
Thumb on underside of  
handlebar  
S Recognize that kickback can happen.  
With a basic understanding of kickback,  
you can reduce the element of surprise  
which contributes to accidents.  
S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both  
hands when the engine is running and  
don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce  
kickback and maintain control of the saw.  
Keep the fingers of your left hand encir-  
cling and your left thumb under the front  
handlebar. Keep your right hand com-  
pletely around the rear handle whether  
your are right handed or left handed. Keep  
your left arm straight with the elbow  
locked.  
S Never let the moving chain contact any ob-  
ject at the tip of the guide bar.  
S Keep the working area free from obstruc-  
tions such as other trees, branches, rocks,  
fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid  
any obstruction that your saw chain could  
hit while you are cutting. When cutting a  
branch, do not let the guide bar contact  
branch or other objects around it.  
S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly  
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-  
crease the chance of kickback occurring.  
Follow manufacturers chain sharpening  
and maintenance instructions. Check ten-  
sion at regular intervals with the engine  
stopped, never with the engine running.  
Make sure the chain brake nuts are se-  
curely tightened after tensioning the chain.  
S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If  
the chain is moving at a slower speed,  
there is greater chance of kickback occur-  
ring.  
S Position your left hand on the front handle-  
bar so it is in a straight line with your right  
hand on the rear handle when making  
bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left  
hand positions for any type of cutting.  
S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on  
both feet.  
S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to  
keep your body from being in a direct line  
with the cutting chain.  
S Do not overreach. You could be drawn or  
thrown off balance and lose control of the  
saw.  
S Cut one log at a time.  
S Use extreme caution when re-entering a  
previous cut.  
S Do not cut above shoulder height. It is diffi-  
cult to maintain control of saw above  
shoulder height.  
S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of  
the bar (plunge cuts).  
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES  
S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that  
could close a cut and pinch or fall into  
chain.  
WARNING: The following features  
are included on your saw to help reduce the  
hazard of kickback; however, such features  
will not totally eliminate this danger. As a  
chain saw user, do not rely only on safety de-  
vices. You must follow all safety precau-  
tions, instructions, and maintenance in this  
manual to help avoid kickback and other  
forces which can result in serious injury.  
S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed  
with a small radius tip which reduces the  
size of the kickback danger zone on the  
bar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar  
has been demonstrated to significantly re-  
duce the number and seriousness of kick-  
backs when tested in accordance with  
safety requirements for gasoline powered  
chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.  
S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar  
and Low--Kickback Chain specified for  
your saw.  
MAINTAIN CONTROL  
Stand to
left of th
Thumb on  
underside of  
handlebar  
Never
hand positions  
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Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar  
caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the  
danger zone with any hard object. Kickback  
can also be caused by pinching the saw chain  
along the top of the guide bar. This action may  
push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op-  
erator. Either of these events may cause you  
to lose control of the saw which could result in  
serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY  
UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO  
YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW  
PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID  
KICKBACK. Reduced--kickback guide bars  
and low--kickback saw chains reduce the  
chance and magnitude of kickback and are  
recommended. Your saw has a low kickback  
chain and bar as original equipment. Repairs  
on a chain brake should be made by an autho-  
rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the  
place of purchase if purchased from a servic-  
ing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master  
service dealer.  
S Tip contact in some cases may cause a light-  
ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide  
bar up and back toward operator.  
S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the  
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly  
back toward the operator.  
S Either of these reactions may cause you to  
lose control of the saw which could result in  
serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon  
devices built into your saw.  
Small Radius Tip  
Symme
Large Radius Tip  
S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a  
contoured depth gauge and guard link  
which deflect kickback force and allow  
wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low--  
Kickback Chain has met kickback per-  
formance requirements when tested on a  
representative sample of chain saws be-  
low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified  
in ANSI B175.1.  
Contoured Depth Gauge  
Elongated Guard Link  
Deflects  
kickback force  
Low---Kickback  
and allows wood  
Chain  
to gradually ride  
into cutter  
WARNING:  
Computed kickback  
angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in the  
CKA table below represents angle of kickback  
your bar and chain combinations will have  
when tested in accordance with CSA (Cana-  
dian Standards Association) and ANSI stan-  
dards. When purchasing replacement bar and  
chain, considerations should be given to the  
lower CKA values. Lower CKA values repre-  
sent safer angles to the user, higher values in-  
dicate more angle and higher kick energies.  
Computed angles represented indicate total  
energy and angle associated without activation  
of the chain brake during kickback. Activated  
angle represents chain stopping time relative to  
activation angle of chain break and resulting  
kick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA val-  
ues represent a safer operating environment  
for the user.  
Can Obstruct Material  
Not a Low---Kickback Chain  
S Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the  
chance of your left hand contacting the chain  
if your hand slips off the front handlebar.  
S Position of front and rear handlebars, de-  
signed with distance between handles and  
“in-line” with each other. The spread and  
“in-line” position of the hands provided by  
this design work together to give balance  
and resistance in controlling the pivot of  
the saw back toward the operator if kick-  
back occurs.  
CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE  
S Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in  
the event of kickback.  
The following guide bar and chain combina-  
tions meet kickback requirements of CSA  
Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1  
when used on saws listed in this manual.  
Use of bar and chain combinations other  
than those listed is not recommended and  
may not meet the CKA requirements per  
standard.  
WARNING:  
WE DO NOT REP-  
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-  
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL  
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICK-  
BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action  
which throws the bar and rotating chain back  
and up toward the operator. Kickback can be  
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table  
BAR  
LE SERIES  
MODEL  
P/N  
Length  
CHAIN P/N  
952051209  
CKA without chain brake  
24_  
952044368  
14!  
1950/2050  
2025/2075/  
16!  
952051211  
952051338  
19_  
952044370  
2150/2150PR  
2155/2175/  
952044418  
14_  
18!  
2350/2375  
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The chain is sharp and can cut you even when  
it is not moving!  
S Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts  
and the chain brake from the saw.  
S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if  
present).  
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com-  
mercial logging, a chain brake is required  
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-  
abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-  
tions for Commercial Logging.  
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations  
through prolonged use of gasoline powered  
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve  
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of  
people prone to circulation disorders or  
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold  
weather has been linked to blood vessel  
damage in otherwise healthy people. If  
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,  
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,  
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,  
discontinue the use of this tool and seek  
medical attention. An anti-vibration system  
does not guarantee the avoidance of these  
problems. Users who operate power tools on  
a continual and regular basis must monitor  
closely their physical condition and the  
condition of this tool.  
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped  
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark  
arresting screen which meets the  
requirements of California Codes 4442 and  
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of  
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New  
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by  
law that many internal combustion engines  
to be equipped with a spark arresting screen.  
If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale  
where such regulations exist, you are legally  
responsible for maintaining the operating  
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is  
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE  
section for maintenance of the spark  
arresting screen.  
Location of shipping spacer  
Chain Brake  
Nuts  
Chain
Bar Tool  
S An adjusting pin and screw is used to adjust  
the tension of the chain. It is very important  
when assembling the bar, that the pin located  
on the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in  
the bar. Turning the screw will move the ad-  
justment pin up and down the screw. Locate  
this adjustment before you begin mounting  
the bar onto the saw. See illustration below.  
ide view of  
ain Brake  
Adjustment located on Chain Brake  
S Turn the adjusting screw by hand counter-  
clockwise until the adjusting pin just  
touches the stop. This should allow the pin  
to be near the correct position.  
S Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until  
guide bar stops against clutch drum  
sprocket.  
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-  
tions can result in serious injury. If situations  
occur which are not covered in this manual,  
use care and good judgement. If you need  
assistance, contact your authorized service  
dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.  
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-  
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:  
ANSI B175.1--2000 American National  
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain  
Saws -- Safety Requirements  
CSA Z62.1--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa-  
tional Health and Safety  
Mount the Bar  
CSA Z62.3--1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-  
cupational Health and Safety  
S Carefully remove the chain from the pack-  
age. Hold chain with the drive links as  
shown.  
ASSEMBLY  
Tip of  
Bar  
Protective gloves (not provided) should be  
worn during assembly.  
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not  
already attached)  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly  
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-  
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.  
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN  
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION  
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Depth Gauge  
Checking the tension:  
Cutters  
Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-  
ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain around  
the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too  
tight. If too loose, the chain will sag below the  
bar.  
Drive Links  
Chain Adjustment  
Tool (Bar Tool)  
Chain Brake Nuts  
Place chain onto the sprocket  
S Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting  
the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket.  
S Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth  
in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar.  
S Fit chain drive links into bar groove.  
S Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in  
guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links  
are in the bar groove.  
Adjusting the tension:  
Chain tension is very important. Chain  
stretches during use. This is especially true  
during the first few times you use your saw.  
Always check chain tension each time you  
use and refuel your saw.  
You can adjust the chain tension by loosen-  
ing the chain brake nuts and turning the ad-  
justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on  
the bar.  
NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE  
DISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLA-  
TION ON THE SAW. TO DISENGAGE  
CHAIN BRAKE, PULL THE FRONT  
HAND GUARD BACK TOWARD THE  
REAR OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS  
FAR AS POSSIBLE (SEE ILLUSTRA-  
TION).  
S If chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw 1/4  
turn counterclockwise.  
S If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw  
1/4 turn clockwise.  
DISENGAGED  
Front Hand Guard  
Guide Bar  
Chain Brake Nuts  
NGAGED  
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn  
Chain Brake  
S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the  
chain brake nuts with the bar tool.  
S Recheck chain tension.  
S Now, install chain brake making sure the  
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower hole  
in the guide bar. Remember this pin  
moves the bar forward and backward as  
the screw is turned.  
S Install chain brake nuts and finger tighten  
only. Once the chain is tensioned, you will  
need to tighten chain brake nuts.  
CHAIN TENSION  
(Including units with chain already installed)  
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,  
make sure the chain brake nuts are finger  
tight only. Attempting to tension the chain  
when the chain brake nuts are tight can  
cause damage.  
WARNING: If the saw is operated  
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off  
the guide bar and result in serious injury.  
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OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW  
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR  
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of  
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.  
Front Handle  
Front Hand Guard  
Starter Rope  
ON/STOP  
Switch  
Muffler  
Chain  
Primer  
Bulb  
Starter  
Housing  
Bar Oil Fill Cap  
Cylinder Cover  
Fuel Mix Fill Cap  
Fast Idle  
Lock  
Throttle  
Lockout  
Rear  
Handle  
Chain  
Direction  
of Travel  
Adjusting  
Screw  
Guide Bar  
Chain Brake  
Nuts  
Bar  
Sprocket  
Hole  
Throttle  
Trigger  
Choke  
Knob  
Chain  
Catcher  
Chain  
Brake  
ON/STOP SWITCH  
PRIMER BULB  
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the  
engine.  
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-  
buretor to provide quicker starting.  
THROTTLE TRIGGER  
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine  
speed.  
CHAIN BRAKE  
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to  
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain  
brake activates automatically in the event of  
kickback. The chain brake activates manually  
if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The  
chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front  
hand guard back toward the front handle as far  
as possible.  
THROTTLE LOCK--OUT  
The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be  
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle  
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-  
dentally squeezing the trigger.  
FAST IDLE LOCK  
CHAIN TENSION  
The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trigger  
in the starting position. Activate the fast idle  
lock by pressing the throttle lockout and  
squeezing the throttle trigger. With the throttle  
trigger squeezed, press the fast idle lock. Re-  
lease the throttle lockout and trigger while hold-  
ing the fast idle lock button.  
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first  
30 minutes of operation. You should check  
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN  
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.  
WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-  
ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or  
allow combustible material such as dry  
grass or fuel to do so.  
CHOKE KNOB  
The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to  
provide additional fuel to the engine during cold  
starting.  
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FUELING & LUBRICATION  
STARTING  
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-  
WARNING: The chain must not  
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If  
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-  
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this  
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot  
muffler can cause serious burns.  
ly when refueling.  
FUELING ENGINE  
This engine is certified to operate on un-  
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline  
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic  
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be  
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater  
brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1  
ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil  
with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. Included  
with this saw is a 3.2 ounce container of Pou-  
lan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil. Pour the  
entire contents of this container into 1 gallon of  
gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture.  
DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil. These  
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing  
fuel follow the instructions printed on the  
container. Always read and follow the safety  
rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH  
CAUTION.  
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP  
switch to the STOP position.  
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on  
the ground as illustrated. Make sure the  
chain is free to turn without contacting any  
object.  
Use only 15”--18” of rope per pull.  
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.  
Starter rope handle  
Left hand  
on front  
handle  
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION  
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-  
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-  
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept  
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and  
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating  
shown by smoke coming from the chain and/  
or discoloration of the bar.  
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it  
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a  
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or  
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free  
flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil  
for adequate lubrication.  
Right foot through rear handle  
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER  
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the  
full extent of the rope as this can cause the  
rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap  
back. Hold the handle and let the rope re-  
wind slowly.  
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with  
the fast idle lock button in the locked position.  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or  
warm engine after running out of  
fuel)  
Genuine PoulanR bar and chain oil is recom-  
mended to protect your unit against exces-  
sive wear from heat and friction. PoulanR  
oil resists high temperature thinning. If Pou-  
lanR bar and chain oil is not available, use a  
good grade SAE 30 oil.  
ON/STOP SWITCH  
(SIDE VIEW)  
ON  
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-  
STOP  
cation.  
S Always stop the engine before removing  
the oil cap.  
S Move ON/STOP switch to the ONposition.  
S Pull choke knob out to the full extent.  
S Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.  
S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With  
thumb press fast idle lock down; then re-  
lease throttle trigger.  
IMPORTANT  
Experience indicates that alcohol--blended  
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or  
methanol) can attract moisture which leads  
to separation and formation of acids during  
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel  
system of an engine while in storage. To  
avoid engine problems, the fuel system  
should be emptied before storage for 30  
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the  
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and  
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next  
season. See STORAGE section for addi-  
tional information.  
Fast idle lock button  
Throttle  
lock--out  
Choke knob  
Throttle  
trigger  
S Sharply pull the starter rope handle 5 times  
with your right hand. Then, proceed to the  
next step.  
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is try-  
ing to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling  
and immediately proceed to the next step.  
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S Push the choke knob in completely (to the  
OFF position); pull the starter rope until the  
engine starts.  
Disengaged  
CHOKE  
(SIDE VIEW)  
Braking function control  
CAUTION: The chain brake must be  
checked several times daily. The engine  
must be running when performing this proce-  
dure. This is the only instance when the saw  
should be placed on the ground with the en-  
gine running.  
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear  
handle with your right hand and the front han-  
dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by  
fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate  
the chain brake by turning your left wrist  
against the hand guard without releasing  
your grip around the front handle. The chain  
should stop immediately.  
Choke knob  
OFF FULL  
S Allow the engine to run for approximately 5  
seconds. Then, squeeze and release  
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to  
idle speed.  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE:  
S Move ON/STOP switch to the ONposition.  
S Push the choke knob in completely (to the  
OFF position).  
S Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.  
S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With  
thumb press fast idle lock down; then re-  
lease throttle trigger.  
S Sharply pull the starter rope with your right  
hand until the engine starts.  
Inertia activating function control  
S Squeeze and release throttle trigger to al-  
low engine to return to idle speed.  
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a  
WARNING: When performing the  
following procedure, the engine must be  
turned off.  
flooded engine):  
Grip the rear handle with your right hand and  
the front handle with your left hand. Hold the  
chain saw approximately 14! (35 cm) above  
a stump or other wooden surface. Release  
your grip on the front handle and use the  
weight of the saw to let the top of the guide  
bar fall forward and contact the stump.  
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the  
brake should activate.  
The engine may be flooded with too much  
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.  
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess  
fuel by following the warm engine starting  
procedure listed above. Insure the ON/  
STOP switch is in the ON position.  
Starting could require pulling the starter rope  
handle many times depending on how badly  
the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer  
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call  
1-800-554-6723.  
CUTTING METHODS  
CHAIN BRAKE  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Check chain tension before first use and  
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN  
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.  
S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,  
masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.  
S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign  
object. Inspect the saw and repair or re-  
place parts as necessary.  
WARNING: If the brake band is  
worn too thin it may break when the chain  
brake is triggered. With a broken brake band,  
the chain brake will not stop the chain. The  
chain brake should be replaced by an autho-  
rized service dealer if any part is worn to less  
than 0.020! (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a  
chain brake should be made by an autho-  
rized service dealer. Take your unit to the  
place of purchase if purchased from a ser-  
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized  
master service dealer.  
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a  
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain  
and thus increase the possibility of kickback.  
S Practice cutting a few small logs using the  
following techniques to get the “feel” of us-  
ing your saw before you begin a major  
sawing operation.  
S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.  
The brake is designed to stop the chain if  
kickback occurs.  
S
Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow  
the engine to reach full speed before  
cutting.  
S The inertia--activated chain brake is  
activated if the front hand guard is pushed  
forward, either manually (by hand) or  
automatically (by sudden movement).  
S If the brake is already activated, it is  
disengaged by pulling the front hand guard  
back toward the front handle as far as  
possible.  
S
S
S
Begin cutting with the saw frame  
against the log.  
Keep the engine at full speed the entire  
time you are cutting.  
Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only  
light downward pressure. If you force  
the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or en-  
gine can result.  
S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake  
must be disengaged.  
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S
S
Release the throttle trigger as soon as  
the cut is completed, allowing the en-  
gine to idle. If you run the saw at full  
throttle without a cutting load, unneces-  
sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,  
and engine. It is recommended that  
the engine not be operated for lon-  
ger than 30 seconds at full throttle.  
To avoid losing control when cut is com-  
plete, do not put pressure on saw at end  
of cut.  
FELLING LARGE TREES  
(6 inches in diameter or larger)  
The notch method is used to fell large trees.  
A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de-  
sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is  
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree  
will tend to fall into the notch.  
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress  
roots, remove them before making the  
notch. If using saw to remove buttress  
roots, keep saw chain from contacting  
ground to prevent dulling of the chain.  
S Stop the engine before setting the saw  
down after cutting.  
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES  
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE  
TREE  
S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the  
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter  
of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut-  
ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-  
tion. Once the notch is cut remove the  
notch of wood from the tree.  
WARNING: Check for broken or  
dead branches which can fall while cutting  
causing serious injury. Do not cut near build-  
ings or electrical wires if you do not know the  
direction of tree fall, nor cut at night since you  
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad  
weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,  
etc. If the tree makes contact with any utility  
line, the utility company should be notified  
immediately.  
Final (felling) cut here. 2 in-  
ches above center of notch.  
First cut  
Notch  
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-  
vance.  
S Clear the work area. You need a clear area  
all around the tree so you can have secure  
footing.  
S The chain saw operator should keep on  
the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is  
likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.  
S Study the natural conditions that can cause  
the tree to fall in a particular direction.  
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to  
fall in a particular direction include:  
Hinge  
Second cut  
S After removing the wood from the notch,  
make the felling cut on the opposite side of  
the notch. This is done by making a cut about  
two inches higher than the center of the  
notch. This will leave enough uncut wood  
between the felling cut and the notch to form  
a hinge. This hinge will help prevent the tree  
from falling in the wrong direction.  
S The wind direction and speed.  
S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree  
might not be apparent due to uneven or  
sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de-  
termine the direction of tree lean.  
S Weight and branches on one side.  
S Surrounding trees and obstacles.  
Look for decay and ro.t If the trunk is rotted,  
it can snap and fall toward the operator.  
Check for broken or dead branches which  
can fall on you while cutting.  
Make sure there is enough room for the tree  
to fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree  
lengths from the nearest person or other ob-  
jects. Engine noise can drown out a warning  
call.  
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps  
control fall  
Opening  
of felling  
cut  
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-  
ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to  
be made.  
Closing of  
notch  
Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag-  
onal to the line of fall.  
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use  
wedges to open the cut if necessary to  
control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback  
and chain damage, use wood or plastic  
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.  
S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to  
fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell-  
ing cut, or movement in the upper  
branches.  
Plan a clear retreat path  
Direction of Fall  
45_  
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,  
and get away quickly on your planned re-  
treat path.  
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S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree  
with your saw. Be extremely cautious with  
partially fallen trees that may be poorly  
supported. When a tree doesn’t fall com-  
pletely, set the saw aside and pull down the  
tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,  
or tractor.  
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.  
The saw will tend to push back toward you.  
WARNING: Never turn saw upside  
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-  
trolled in this position.  
Always make your first cut on the compres-  
sion side of the log. The compression side of  
the log is where the pressure of the log’s  
weight is concentrated.  
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE  
(BUCKING)  
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen  
tree to the desired log size.  
First cut on compression side of log  
WARNING: Do not stand on the log  
being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss  
of footing and control. Do not stand downhill  
of the log being cut.  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
Second cut  
Second cut  
S Cut only one log at a time.  
S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp  
pieces of wood could be flung toward opera-  
tor.  
S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never  
allow another person to hold the log while  
cutting and never hold the log with your leg  
or foot.  
S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,  
and roots are tangled such as in a blown  
down area. Drag the logs into a clear area  
before cutting by pulling out exposed and  
cleared logs first.  
First cut on compression side of log  
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT  
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the  
log.  
S Roll the log over and finish with a second  
overcut.  
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR  
BUCKING  
S Watch for logs with a compression side to  
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-  
lustrations for cutting logs with a compres-  
sion side.  
WARNING:  
If saw becomes  
pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it  
out. You can lose control of the saw resulting  
in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop the  
saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the  
cut until the saw can be removed easily. Re-  
start the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To  
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not  
use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart  
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.  
BUCKING USING A LOG OR  
SUPPORT STAND  
S Remember your first cut is always on the  
compression side of the log.  
(Refer to the illustrations below for your  
first and second cut)  
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the  
diameter of the log.  
S Finish with your second cut.  
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw  
Using a log for support  
nd  
2
Cut  
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or  
wooden wedge to force cut open.  
Overcutting begins on the top side of the log  
with the bottom of the saw against the log.  
When overcutting use light downward pres-  
sure.  
st  
1
Cut  
Overcutting  
st  
1
Cut  
Und
Undercutting involves cutting on the under-  
side of the log with top of saw against the log.  
When undercutting use light upward pres-  
nd  
2
Cut  
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Using a support stand  
PRUNING  
nd  
2
Cut  
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs  
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if  
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a  
professional to do the job.  
S Make your first cut 1/3 of the way through the  
bottom of the limb.  
st  
1
Cut  
S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through  
the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a  
1 to 2 inch collar from the truck of the tree.  
st  
1
Cut  
Second cut  
Third cut  
nd  
2
Cut  
Collar  
LIMBING AND PRUNING  
First cut  
WARNING: Be alert for and guard  
against kickback. Do not allow the moving  
chain to contact any other branches or objects  
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or  
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in  
serious injury.  
Pruning technique  
SERVICE  
WARNING: Never climb into a tree to  
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-  
forms, a log, or in any position which can cause  
you to lose your balance or control of the saw.  
WARNING: Disconnect the spark  
plug before performing maintenance except  
for carburetor adjustments.  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
authorized or Master Service Dealer.  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly  
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure footing  
and balance.  
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
Lubricate bar  
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are  
small size limbs which can catch the saw  
chain and whip toward you or pull you off bal-  
ance. Use extreme caution when cutting  
small size limbs or slender material.  
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for  
branches that are bent or under pressure.  
Avoid being struck by the branch or the  
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is  
released.  
sprocket hole . . . . . . . After each use  
Check:  
Fuel mixture level . . . . Before each use  
Bar lubrication . . . . . . . Before each use  
Chain tension . . . . . . . Before each use  
Chain sharpness . . . . Before each use  
For damaged parts . . Before each use  
For loose caps . . . . . . Before each use  
For loose fasteners. . . Before each use  
For loose parts . . . . . . Before each use  
Inspect and Clean:  
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear  
branches out of the way to avoid tripping  
over them.  
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use  
Complete saw. . . . . . . After each use  
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*  
Chain brake . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*  
Spark arresting screen  
LIMBING  
S Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only  
then can limbing be done safely and prop-  
erly.  
and muffler . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*  
Replace spark plug . Yearly  
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled  
tree to support the tree as you work.  
S Start at the base of the felled tree and work  
toward the top, cutting branches and limbs.  
Remove small limbs with one cut.  
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.  
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the  
branch you are cutting.  
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly  
* Hours of Operation  
AIR FILTER  
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline  
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating  
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-  
tive emissions.  
S Remove larger, supporting branches with  
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-  
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.  
S Always use an overcut to cut small and free-  
ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause  
limbs to fall and pinch the saw.  
Cleaning the air filter:  
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-  
ance and increases fuel consumption and  
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harmful emissions. Always clean after every  
5 hours of operation.  
Outlet Cover  
BACK VIEW OF  
MUFFLER  
S Clean the cover and the area around it to  
keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the  
carburetor chamber when the cover is re-  
moved.  
Muffler  
Screws  
S Remove the parts as illustrated below.  
S Wash the filter in soap and water. Air dry  
completely before reinstalling.  
Spark Arresting  
Screen  
S Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-  
prove the efficiency of the air filter. Use  
2--cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).  
Squeeze excess oil from filter.  
S Remove spark arresting screen.  
S Clean the spark arresting screen with a wire  
brush. Replace screen if any wires are bro-  
ken or screen is blocked after cleaning.  
S Reinstall spark arresting screen.  
S Reinstall parts.  
Cylinder Cover  
Air Filter  
Screws  
S Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. En-  
sure outlet cover and both screws are re-  
installed correctly (see illustrations) to pre-  
vent damage to the saw. The exhaust  
outlet must face the chain brake (bar side)  
of the saw.  
Cylinder  
Cover  
Outlet Cover  
Exhaust  
Outlet  
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK  
ARRESTING SCREEN  
WARNING:  
The muffler on this  
product contains chemicals known to the  
State of California to cause cancer.  
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up  
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,  
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire  
hazard or affecting engine performance.  
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks  
occur.  
Exhaust Outlet must face chain  
brake (bar side) of chain saw  
S Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if  
damaged.  
S Reinstall backplate, outlet guide, muffler  
gasket, and muffler using muffler bolts.  
Tighten until secure.  
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-  
ING SCREEN  
S Reinstall bolt cover and locknut. Tighten  
securely.  
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op-  
eration or annually, whichever comes first.  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS  
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter  
caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli-  
cated task. We recommend that you take  
your unit to an authorized service dealer.  
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-  
yond the limiter stops.  
Outlet  
Guide  
Muffler  
Muffler  
BAR MAINTENANCE  
If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced  
through the cut, or been run with an improper  
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-  
sary to service your bar. A worn bar will dam-  
age your chain and make cutting difficult.  
Backplate  
Bolts  
Muffler  
Gasket  
Bolt Cover  
Locknut  
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is  
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust  
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.  
To maintain guide bar:  
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-  
S Loosen and remove the locknut from the  
bolt cover.  
S Remove the bolt cover.  
S Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts.  
Remove the muffler, muffler gasket, outlet  
guide and backplate. Notice the orienta-  
tion of these parts for reassembling.  
S Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the  
muffler. Loosen and remove both screws.  
S Remove the outlet cover.  
tion.  
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and  
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from  
saw.  
S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after  
each 5 hours of operation.  
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STORAGE  
WARNING: Stop engine and allow  
Remove Sawdust From  
Guide Bar Groove  
to cool, and secure the unit before storing or  
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel  
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach  
sparks or open flames from water heaters,  
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.  
Store unit with all guards in place. Position so  
that any sharp object cannot accidentally  
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out  
of reach of children.  
Sprocket Hole  
Oil Holes  
S Add lubricant to sprocket hole after each  
use.  
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal  
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs  
with a flat file.  
S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.  
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.  
S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-  
lar attention to the air intake area, keeping  
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and  
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.  
S Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area  
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an  
open flame from hot water heaters, electric  
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.  
S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-  
store square edges and sides.  
File Rail Edges  
and Sides  
Square  
Worn Groove  
Correct Groove  
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,  
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when exce-  
ss heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re-  
placement is necessary, use only the guide bar  
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or  
on the decal located on the chain saw.  
S Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-  
dren.  
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum  
deposits from forming in essential fuel system  
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel  
hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol  
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol  
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads  
to fuel mixture separation and formation of  
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage  
the engine.  
CHAIN SHARPENING  
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that  
requires special tools. We recommended  
you refer chain sharpening to a professional  
chain sharpener.  
IGNITION TIMING  
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.  
SPARK PLUG  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
The spark plug should be replaced each  
year to ensure the engine starts easier and  
runs better.  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
Call 1--800--554--6723.  
S Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.  
S Remove the cylinder cover.  
S Pull off the spark plug boot.  
S Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-  
card.  
S Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark  
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch  
socket wrench. Spark plug gap should be  
0.025 inches.  
S Reinstall the spark plug boot.  
S Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws.  
Tighten securely.  
NEED SERVICE PART?  
Contact your dealer or place of purchase.  
Cylinder  
Cover  
Screws  
Spark  
Plug Boot  
Spark  
Plug  
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of  
the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Engine will not  
start or will run  
only a few  
seconds after  
starting.  
S
S
Move ignition switch to ON.  
See “Difficult Starting” in  
Operation Section.  
S Ignition switch off.  
S Engine flooded.  
S
S
S
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
Install new spark plug.  
S Fuel tank empty.  
S Spark plug not firing.  
S Fuel not reaching  
carburetor.  
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
Engine will  
not idle  
properly.  
S Carburetor requires  
adjustment  
S Crankshaft seals worn.  
S
Contact an authorized service dealer.  
S
Contact an authorized service dealer.  
S
S
S
S
Clean or replace air filter.  
S Air filter dirty.  
Engine will not  
accelerate,  
lacks power,  
or dies under  
a load.  
Clean or replace plug and regap.  
Disengage chain brake.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
S Chain brake engaged.  
S Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
Contact an authorized service dealer.  
S Too much oil mixed with  
gasoline.  
S Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
Engine  
smokes  
excessively.  
and require replacement with reasonable  
use during the warranty period. This warran-  
ty does not cover predelivery set--up, instal-  
lation of guide bar and chain, and normal ad-  
justments explained in the instruction  
manual such as carburetor adjustments and  
chain tension adjustments. This warranty  
does not cover transportation costs.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
STATE TO STATE.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-  
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-  
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE  
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION  
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
warrants to the original purchaser that each  
new Poulan brand gasoline chain saw is  
free from defects in material and workman-  
ship and agrees to repair or replace under  
this warranty any defective gasoline chain  
saw as follows from the original date of pur-  
chase.  
1 YEAR -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
Household purposes.  
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro-  
ducing purposes.  
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
This warranty is not transferable and does  
not cover damage or liability caused by im-  
proper handling, improper maintenance, or  
the use of accessories and/or attachments  
not specifically recommended by ELEC-  
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this  
chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does  
not cover damage caused by improper han-  
dling, improper maintenance, or if the saw is  
altered in any way which in our judgement af-  
fects its condition or operation. This warranty  
does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters,  
starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpen-  
ing, bars, chains, and other parts which wear  
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-  
DUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its  
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to  
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-  
signs, specifications, and accessories of all  
products at any time without notice or obliga-  
tion to any purchaser.  
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U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA  
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-  
LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental  
Protection Agency, California Air Resources  
Board, Environment Canada and POULAN/  
WEED EATER. DIVISION OF WCI OUT-  
DOOR PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to  
explain the emissions control system war-  
ranty on your year 2000--2003 small off--road  
engine. In California, all new small off--road  
engines must be designed, built, and  
equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti--  
smog standards. POULAN/WEED EATER  
must warrant the emission control system on  
your small off--road engine for the periods of  
time listed below provided there has been no  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of  
your small off--road engine engine. Your  
emission control system includes parts such  
as the carburetor and the ignition system.  
Where a warrantable condition exists, POU-  
LAN/WEED EATER will repair your small  
off--road engine engine at no cost to you. Ex-  
penses covered under warranty include  
diagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTUR-  
ER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any  
emissions related part on your engine (as  
listed under Emissions Control Warranty  
Parts List) is defective or a defect in the ma-  
terials or workmanship of the engine causes  
the failure of such an emission related part,  
the part will be repaired or replaced by POU-  
LAN/WEED EATER. OWNER’S WAR-  
RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small  
off--road engine engine owner, you are re-  
sponsible for the performance of the re-  
quired maintenance listed in your instruction  
manual. POULAN/WEED EATER recom-  
mends that you retain all receipts covering  
maintenance on your small off--road engine,  
but POULAN/WEED EATER cannot deny  
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for  
your failure to ensure the performance of all  
scheduled maintenance. As the small off--  
road engine engine owner, you should be  
aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may  
deny you warranty coverage if your small  
off--road engine engine or a part of it has  
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-  
tenance, unapproved modifications, or the  
use of parts not made or approved by the  
original equipment manufacturer. You are  
responsible for presenting your small off--  
road engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER  
authorized repair center as soon as a prob-  
lem exists. Warranty repairs should be com-  
pleted in a reasonable amount of time, not to  
exceed 30 days. If you have any questions  
regarding your warranty rights and responsi-  
bilities, you should contact your nearest au-  
thorized service center or call POULAN/  
WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.  
WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE:  
The warranty period begins on the date the  
small off--road engine is purchased.  
LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty  
shall be for a period of two years from the ini-  
tial date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED:  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.  
Repair or replacement of any warranted part  
will be performed at no charge to the owner  
at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER  
servicing center. If you have any questions  
regarding your warranty rights and responsi-  
bilities, you should contact your nearest au-  
thorized service center or call POULAN/  
WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.  
WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part  
which is not scheduled for replacement as  
required maintenance, or which is sched-  
uled only for regular inspection to the effect  
of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be  
warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part  
which is scheduled for replacement as re-  
quired maintenance shall be warranted for  
the period of time up to the first scheduled re-  
placement point for that part. DIAGNOSIS:  
The owner shall not be charged for diagnos-  
tic labor which leads to the determination that  
a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic  
work is performed at an approved POULAN/  
WEED EATER servicing center. CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED  
EATER may be liable for damages to other  
engine components caused by the failure of  
a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT  
IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance  
are not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED  
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts  
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty  
claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable  
to cover failures of warranted parts caused  
by the use of add--on or modified parts. HOW  
TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any ques-  
tions regarding your warranty rights and re-  
sponsibilities, you should contact your near-  
est authorized service center or call  
POULAN/WEED  
EATER  
at  
1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO GET WAR-  
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-  
pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/  
WEED EATER service centers. call:  
1--800--554--6723 MAINTENANCE, RE-  
PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMIS-  
SION RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/  
WEED EATER approved replacement part  
used in the performance of any warranty  
maintenance or repair on emission related  
parts will be provided without charge to the  
owner if the part is under warranty. EMIS-  
SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS  
LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark  
Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),  
Ignition Module, Muffler including catalyst.  
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner  
is responsible for the performance of all re-  
quired maintenance as defined in the in-  
struction manual.  
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The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.  
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.  
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:  
Moderate (50 hours)  
Intermediate (125 hours)  
Extended (300 hours)  
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