Poulan Chainsaw 530087764 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de L’utilisateur  
295  
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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e enstruc-  
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertissements  
et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait en-  
traîner des blessures graves.  
Electrolux Home Products  
North America  
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Electrolux Home Products  
North America  
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
Mississauga, Ontario l5T 1K6  
Copyright E1999 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
530087764  
4/16/99  
 
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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from  
fueling site before starting engine.  
Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a  
non-combustible area, not on dry  
leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly re-  
move fuel cap and refuel unit.  
Store the unit and fuel in an area where  
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open  
flames from water heaters, electric mo-  
tors or switches, furnaces, etc.  
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION  
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Do not smoke while handling fuel or  
while operating the saw.  
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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 engine to cool before re-  
fueling.  
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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on  
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well  
ventilated place; and use an approved,  
marked container for all fuel purposes.  
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting  
saw.  
WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or im-  
proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury.  
Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using the chain saw.  
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.  
WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any ob-  
ject should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide  
bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may  
cause serious injury.  
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Measured maximum kickback value, with and without  
chain brake, for the bar and chain combination on the label.  
KICKBACK  
back toward the operator. Either of these  
reactions can cause loss of saw control  
WARNING: Kickback can occur  
when the moving chain contacts an object at  
the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or  
when the wood closes in and pinches the  
saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper  
portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause  
the chain to dig into the object, which stops  
the chain for an instant. The result is a light-  
ning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the  
guide bar up and back toward the operator. If  
the saw chain is pinched along the top of the  
guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly  
which can result in serious injury. Guard  
against kickback  
Rotational Kickback is the rapid upward  
and backward motion of the chain saw that  
can occur when the moving saw chain near  
the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar  
contacts an object such as a log or a branch.  
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when the  
chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched,  
caught, or by contacting a foreign object in  
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the wood. 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.  
Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straight back  
toward the operator. Pull-In pulls the saw  
away from the operator. Either reaction can  
result in loss of control and serious injury.  
the engine stopped, never with the en-  
gine running. Make sure the bar clamp  
nuts are securely tightened after ten-  
sioning the chain.  
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Begin and continue cutting at full speed.  
If the chain is moving at a slower speed,  
there is greater chance of kickback oc-  
curring.  
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Cut one log at a time.  
Use extreme caution when re-entering a  
previous cut.  
Avoid Pinch--Kickback:  
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Be extremely aware of situations or ob-  
structions that can cause material to  
pinch the top of or otherwise stop the  
chain.  
Do not cut more than one log at a time.  
Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-  
drawn from an undercut when bucking.  
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Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip  
of the bar (plunge cuts).  
Watch for shifting logs or other forces  
that could close a cut and pinch or fall  
into chain.  
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Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar  
and Low--Kickback Chain specified for  
your saw.  
Avoid Pull--In:  
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Always begin cutting with the engine at  
full speed and the saw housing against  
wood.  
MAINTAIN CONTROL  
Stand to the left of  
the
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Use wedges made of plastic or wood.  
Never use metal to hold the cut open.  
Kickback Path  
Avoid Obstructions  
Never reverse hand positions  
Clear The Working Area  
Elbow locked  
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF  
KICKBACK  
Thumb on underside of  
handlebar  
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Recognize that kickback can happen.  
With a basic understanding of kickback,  
you can reduce the element of surprise  
which contributes to accidents.  
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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 encircling and your left thumb un-  
der the front handlebar. Keep your right  
hand completely around the rear handle  
whether your are right handed or left  
handed. Keep your left arm straight with  
the elbow locked.  
Position your left hand on the front han-  
dlebar so it is in a straight line with your  
right hand on the rear handle when mak-  
ing bucking cuts. Never reverse right  
and left hand positions for any type of  
cutting.  
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Never let the moving chain contact any  
object at the tip of the guide bar.  
Keep the working area free from ob-  
structions such as other trees,  
branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc.  
Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that  
your saw chain could hit while you are  
cutting through  
branch.  
a
particular log or  
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Keep your saw chain sharp and properly  
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-  
crease the chance of kickback occur-  
ring. Follow manufacturers chain sharp-  
ening and maintenance instructions.  
Check tension at regular intervals with  
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Stand with your weight evenly balanced  
on both feet.  
Contoured Depth Gauge  
Elongated Guard Link  
Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to  
keep your body from being in a direct line  
with the cutting chain.  
Deflects  
Kickback Force  
And Allows Wood  
To Gradually  
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Do not overreach. You could be drawn  
or thrown off balance and lose control of  
the saw.  
Do not cut above shoulder height. It is  
difficult to maintain control of saw above  
shoulder height.  
Low---Kickback  
Chain  
Ride Into Cutter  
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES  
Can Obstruct Material  
WARNING: The following features  
are included on your saw to help reduce the  
hazard of kickback; however, such features  
will not totally eliminate this dangerous reac-  
tion. As a chain saw user, do not rely only on  
safety devices. You must follow all safety  
precautions, instructions, and maintenance  
in this manual to help avoid kickback and  
other forces which can result in serious  
injury.  
Chain With High Kickback Potential  
ANSI B175.1-1991 “American National  
Standard for Powered Tools -- Gasoline  
Powered Chain Saw -- Safety Require-  
ments.”  
CHAIN BRAKE AND  
CKA ANGLE  
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Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, de-  
signed with a small radius tip which re-  
duces the size of the kickback danger  
zone on the bar tip. A Reduced--Kick-  
back Guide Bar has been demonstrated  
to significantly reduce the number and  
seriousness of kickbacks when tested  
in accordance with safety requirements  
for gasoline powered chain saws as set  
by ANSI B175.1.  
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  
performance requirements when tested  
on a representative sample of chain  
saws below 3.8 cubic inch displacement  
specified in ANSI B175.1.  
Handguard, designed to reduce the  
chance of your left hand contacting the  
chain if your hand slips off the front han-  
dlebar.  
WARNING: The effectiveness of a  
chain brake in reducing operator injuries has  
not yet been fully determined. We cannot  
represent that a chain brake is an effective  
safety device to prevent or reduce the haz-  
ard of injuries resulting from kickback. DO  
NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN  
BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE  
EVENT OF A KICKBACK. Instead, use  
the saw properly and carefully to avoid kick-  
back. Reduced--Kickback bars and Low--  
Kickback chains reduce the hazard of kick-  
back and are recommended. Repairs on a  
chain brake should be made by an Autho-  
rized POULAN PRO Service Dealer. Take  
your unit to the place of purchase if pur-  
chased from a Servicing Dealer, or to the  
nearest Authorized Master Service Dealer.  
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Position of front and rear handlebars,  
designed with distance between han-  
dles and “in-line” with each other. The  
spread and “in-line” position of the  
hands provided by this design work to-  
gether to give balance and resistance in  
controlling the pivot of the saw back to-  
ward the operator if kickback occurs.  
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 and ANSI standards. When purchasing  
replacement bar and chain, considerations  
should be given to the lower CKA values.  
Lower CKA values represent safer angles to  
the user, higher values indicate more angle  
and higher kick energies. Computed angles  
represented in the non-activated column in-  
dicate 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 values represent a  
safer operating environment for the user.  
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar  
Small Radius Tip  
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Tip contact in some cases may  
cause a lightning fast reverse  
REACTION, kicking the guide bar  
up and back toward the operator.  
Large Radius Tip  
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Pinching the saw chain along the  
top of the guide bar may push the  
guide bar rapidly back toward the  
operator.  
Either of these reactions may cause  
you to lose control of the saw which  
could result in serious injury.Do not  
rely exclusively upon the safety de-  
vices built into your saw.  
The following guide bar and chain combina-  
tions meet kickback requirements of CSA  
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.  
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table  
BAR  
P/N  
CKA with  
CKA without  
chain brake  
chain brake  
MODEL  
295  
Length  
18”  
CHAIN P/N  
952051313  
12_  
21_  
952044578  
NOTE: This saw complies with Federal  
OSHA regulations 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.  
ASSEMBLY  
The assembly tool provided with your saw  
is the only tool needed for assembly. Pro-  
tective gloves (not provided) should be  
worn during assembly.  
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN  
WARNING: Recheck each assem-  
bly step if the saw is received assembled. Al-  
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.  
The chain is sharp and can cut you even  
when it is not moving!  
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Loosen and remove the clamp nuts and  
the chain brake from the saw.  
Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if  
present).  
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Location of shipping spacer  
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  
many internal combustion engines to be  
equipped with a spark arrestor screen by  
law. 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  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE section for  
maintenance of the Spark Arrestor.  
Clamp Nuts  
Chain
Assembly Tool  
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An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-  
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-  
portant 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 adjustment pin up  
and down the screw. Locate this adjust-  
ment before you begin mounting the bar  
onto the saw.  
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.  
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Inside view of  
hain Brake  
CHAIN TENSION  
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make  
sure the bar nuts are finger tight only. At-  
tempting to tension the chain when the bar  
nuts are tight can cause damage.  
Checking the tension:  
Adjustment located on Chain Brake  
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Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-  
wise to move the adjusting pin almost as  
far as it will go to the rear. This should al-  
low the pin to be near the correct posi-  
tion. Further adjustment may be neces-  
sary as you mount the bar.  
Use the screwdriver end of the combination  
screwdriver/wrench 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 be-  
low the bar.  
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Mount the bar as illustrated.  
Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw  
as far as possible.  
Adjusting the tension:  
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Prepare the chain by checking the prop-  
er direction. Without following the illus-  
tration it is easy to place the chain on the  
saw the wrong direction. Use the il-  
lustration of the chain to determine the  
proper direction.  
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.  
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Place the chain onto the sprocket lo-  
cated behind the clutch drum. Fit the  
chain between the teeth in the sprocket.  
Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into  
groove around the guide bar.  
Pull the bar forward until the chain is  
snug in the groove of the bar.  
Hold guide bar against the saw frame  
and install the bar clamp. Make sure the  
adjusting pin is aligned with the hole in  
the bar. Remember this pin moves the  
bar forward and backward as the screw  
is turned.  
Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten  
finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned  
you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts.  
You can adjust the chain tension by loosen-  
ing the bar clamp nuts and turning the adjust-  
ing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on the  
bar.  
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If chain is too tight, turn adjusting  
screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.  
If chain is too loose, turn adjusting  
screw 1/4 turn clockwise.  
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Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the  
bar clamp nuts with the combination  
screwdriver/wrench.  
Recheck chain tension.  
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Chain moves freely  
Mount the Bar  
Tip of Bar  
Lifts only 1/8 of an inch from bar.  
Adjustment  
Place chain onto the sprocket  
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FUELING & LUBRICATION  
STARTING  
FUELING ENGINE  
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.  
This engine is certified to operate on  
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,  
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality  
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.  
We  
recommend  
FRIGIDAIRE  
HOME  
PRODUCTS brand oil. If you do not use this  
oil, use a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled oil  
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1 (A  
40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 onces of  
oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When  
mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on  
the container. Always read and follow the  
safety rules relating to fuel before fueling  
your unit.  
To stop the engine move the switch to the  
STOP or OFF position.  
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on  
the ground as illustrated below. Make sure  
the chain is free to turn without contacting  
any object.  
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Move switch to the START or ON posi-  
tion.  
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.  
Use only 15---18” of rope per pull.  
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope  
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.  
Genuine POULAN or POULAN PRO bar and  
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit  
against excessive wear from heat and  
friction. POULAN or POULAN PRO oil resists  
high temperature thinning. If POULAN or  
POULAN PRO bar and chain oil is not  
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.  
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 rewind slowly.  
For cold weather starting, start the unit at  
full choke; allow the engine to warm up be-  
fore squeezing the throttle trigger.  
Do not cut material with the choke/fast idle  
lever at the FULL position.  
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Never use waste oil for bar and chain lu-  
brication.  
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Always stop the engine before removing  
the oil cap.  
For cold engine or warm engine after run-  
ning out of fuel.  
NOTE: In the following steps, when the cho-  
ke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full ex-  
tent, the correct throttle setting for starting is  
set automatically.  
Fuel mix cap  
Oil Cap  
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Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the  
full extent.  
Pull the starter rope quickly with your  
right hand until the engine attempts to  
start, then push the choke/fast idle lever  
to the OFF position.  
Pull the starter rope quickly with your  
right hand until the engine starts.  
Allow the engine to run for approximate-  
ly five seconds. Then, squeeze and re-  
lease the throttle trigger to release the  
fast idle, allowing the engine to idle.  
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IGNITION SWITCH  
(STOP)  
duce the hazard of kickback and are recom-  
mended. 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. Repairs on a chain  
brake should be made by an Authorized  
POULAN PRO Service Dealer. Take your  
unit to the place of purchase if purchased  
from a Servicing Dealer, or to the nearest Au-  
thorized Master Service Dealer.  
(START)  
OFF  
ON  
CHOKE/FAST IDLE  
(SIDE VIEW)  
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This saw is equipped with a chain brake.  
The brake is designed to stop the chain if  
kickback occurs.  
The inertia activated chain brake is  
activated if the front hand guard is  
pushed forward, either manually or by  
centrifugal force.  
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Choke/Fast Idle  
Lever  
OFF FULL  
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If the brake is already activated, it is  
disengaged by pulling the front hand  
guard back toward the front handle as  
far as possible.  
For a warm engine:  
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Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the  
full extent; then, push the choke/fast idle  
lever back to the OFF position. This will  
set the fast idle lock to the start position.  
Pull the starter rope quickly with your  
right hand until the engine starts.  
Squeeze and release the throttle trigger  
to release the fast idle lock, allowing en-  
gine to idle.  
When cutting with the saw, the chain  
brake must be disengaged.  
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Braking function control  
The chain brake must be checked several  
times daily. Place the saw on firm ground.  
Hold the handles with both hands and apply  
full throttle. Activate the chain brake by turn-  
ing your left wrist against the hand guard  
without releasing the grip around the front  
handle. The chain should stop immediately.  
Difficult starting or flooded engine:  
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 ignition  
switch is in the ON or START 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 chart or call  
1-800-554-6723.  
Inertia activating function  
control  
CAUTION: When performing the following  
procedure, the engine must be turned off.  
Disengaged  
CHAIN BRAKE  
WARNING: The effectiveness of a  
chain brake in reducing operator injuries has  
not yet been fully determined. We cannot  
represent that a chain brake is an effective  
safety device to prevent or reduce the haz-  
ard of injuries resulting from kickback. DO  
NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE  
WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A  
KICKBACK. Instead, use the saw properly  
and carefully to avoid kickback. Reduced--  
Kickback bars and Low--Kickback chains re-  
The chain brake must be checked several  
times daily. Hold the chain saw approxi-  
mately 14” (35 cm) above a stump or other  
firm object. Release your grip on the front  
handle and let the saw, by its own weight,  
rotate around the rear handle. When the tip  
of the bar hits the stump, the brake should  
activate.  
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jects. Engine noise can drown out a warning  
call.  
CUTTING METHODS  
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-  
ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to  
be made.  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,  
masonry, non-wood building materials,  
etc.  
Plan a clear retreat path  
S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign  
object. Inspect the saw and repair parts as  
necessary.  
Direction of Fall  
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a  
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain  
and 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.  
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FELLING LARGE TREES  
(6 inches in diameter or larger)  
S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the  
engine to reach full speed before cutting.  
S Begin cutting with the saw frame against  
the log.  
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.  
S Keep the engine at full speed the entire  
time you are cutting.  
S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only  
light downward pressure.  
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE  
S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the  
cut is completed, allowing the engine to  
idle. If you run the saw at full throttle with-  
out a cutting load, unnecessary wear can  
occur.  
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.  
S After removing the cutout of wood, 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 To avoid losing control when cut is com-  
plete, do not put pressure on saw at end of  
cut.  
S Stop the engine before setting the saw  
down.  
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES  
WARNING: Do not cut near build-  
ings or electrical wires if you do not know the  
direction of tree fall, at night since you will not  
be able to see well, or during bad weather  
such as rain, snow, or strong winds. as fall is  
unpredictable.  
Final cut here. 2 inches abov  
center of notch.  
First cut  
Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-  
vance. You need a clear area all around the  
tree so you can have secure footing. Check  
for broken or dead branches which can fall  
on you causing serious injury.  
Notch  
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to  
fall in a particular direction include:  
Second cut  
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.  
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps  
control fall  
Opening  
of felling  
cut  
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.  
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-  
Closing of  
notch  
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NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use  
wedges to open the cut when necessary to  
control the direction of fall. Use wood or  
plastic wedges, but never steel or iron, to  
avoid kickback and chain damage.  
Overcutting  
Undercutting  
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.  
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,  
and get away quickly on your planned re-  
treat path.  
S Be extremely cautious with partially fallen  
trees that may be poorly supported. When  
a tree doesn’t fall completely, set the saw  
aside and pull down the tree with a cable  
winch, block and tackle, or tractor. To  
avoid injury, do not cut down a partially fall-  
en tree with your saw.  
Undercutting involves cutting on the under-  
side of the log with top of saw against the log.  
When undercutting use light upward pres-  
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.  
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE  
First cut on pressure side of log  
(BUCKING)  
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen  
tree to the desired log length.  
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.  
Second cut  
Second cut  
Important points  
S Cut only one log at a time.  
S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp  
pieces of wood could be flung toward oper-  
ator.  
First cut on pressure side of log  
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.  
BUCKING WITHOUT A  
SUPPORT  
S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,  
and roots are tangled. Drag the logs into a  
clear area before cutting by pulling out ex-  
posed and cleared logs first.  
TYPES OF CUTTING USED  
FOR BUCKING  
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the  
log.  
S Roll the log over and finish with a second  
overcut.  
S Give special attention to logs under strain  
to prevent the saw from pinching. Make  
the first cut on the pressure side to relieve  
the stress on the log.  
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. Restart  
the saw and carefully reenter the cut. 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  
pressure side of the log.  
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the  
diameter of the log.  
S Finish with your second cut.  
nd  
2
Cut  
Using a support stand  
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or  
wooden wedge to force cut open.  
st  
1
Cut  
Overcutting begins on the top side of the log  
with the saw against the log. When overcut-  
ting use light downward pressure.  
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st  
1
Cut  
Second cut  
Third cut  
nd  
Collar  
2
Cut  
First cut  
Pruning technique  
SERVICE  
LIMBING AND PRUNING  
WARNING: Never climb into a tree  
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,  
platforms, a log, or in any position which can  
cause you to lose your balance or control of  
the saw.  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
Authorized Service Dealer.  
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
Check For:  
Fuel Mixture Level. Before each use  
Bar Lubrication . . . Before each use  
Chain Tension . . . . Before each use  
Chain Sharpness . Before each use  
Damaged parts . . . Before each use  
Loose caps . . . . . . Before each use  
Loose fasteners . . Before each use  
Inspect and Clean:  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme  
caution when cutting small size limbs.  
Slender material may catch the saw chain  
and be whipped toward you or pull you off  
balance.  
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.  
S Frequently clear branches out of the way  
to avoid tripping over them.  
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use  
Complete saw . . . . After each use  
Clean cylinder fins After each use  
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours *  
Spark arrestor . . . . Every 25 hours *  
Replace spark plug Yearly  
Replace fuel filter . . Yearly  
* Hours of Operation  
LIMBING  
AIR FILTER  
S Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only  
then can limbing be done safely and prop-  
erly.  
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the  
felled tree to support the tree as you work.  
S Start at base of the felled tree and work to-  
ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.  
Remove small limbs with one cut.  
S Keep the tree between you and the chain  
as much as possible.  
S Remove larger, supporting branches with  
the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques described in  
the bucking section.  
S Always use an overcut to cut small and  
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could  
cause limbs to fall and pinch saw.  
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or  
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a  
fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative  
emissions.  
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-  
ance and increases fuel consumption and  
harmful emissions. Always clean after every  
5 hours of operation.  
Cleaning the air filter:  
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.  
S Remove the parts as illustrated.  
S Wash the filter in soap and water.  
PRUNING  
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 fist cut 1/3 of the way  
through the bottom of the limb.  
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 trunk of the tree.  
S
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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.  
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.  
S
Before storing, drain all fuel from the  
unit. Start engine and allow to run until it  
stops.  
Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of  
the bar are worn.  
S
Clean the unit before storing. Pay partic-  
ular attention to the air intake area, keep-  
ing it free of debris. Use a mild detergent  
and sponge to clean the plastic sur-  
faces.  
S
S
Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of  
operation  
Remove sawdust from bar groove peri-  
odically with a wire or putty knife.  
S
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, fur-  
naces, etc.  
Store in a dry area out of the reach of  
children.  
Guide Bar  
Groove  
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum de-  
posits 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.  
Oil Holes  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS  
Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done  
improperly can permanently damage your  
unit. We recommend you contact an Autho-  
rized Service Dealer for adjustments.  
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT: Turn the Idle  
Speed Screw clockwise until it stops. Now  
turn the screw counterclockwise 4-1/2 turns.  
This should allow the engine to run without  
the chain turning. If the chain moves at idle  
speed, do not use your unit. Contact an Au-  
thorized Service Dealer. Idle speed is cor-  
rect when engine runs without stalling and  
chain does not turn.  
MIXTURE ADJUSTMENTS: If your carbu-  
retor includes limiter caps (Plastic caps on  
the mixture screws) , do not force the screws  
beyond the stops of the limiter caps or dam-  
age will occur. Do not remove these caps.  
Small adjustments will affect your unit. Do  
not adjust more than 1/16th turn without  
checking performance.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Engine will not start.  
S Ignition switch off.  
S Engine flooded.  
S Fuel tank empty.  
S Spark plug not firing.  
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.  
Engine will not idle properly.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
S Crankshaft seals worn.  
Engine will not accelerate, lacks  
power, or dies under a load.  
CHAIN SHARPENING  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that  
requires special tools. We recommended  
you refer chain sharpening to a professional  
chain sharpener. If you choose to perform  
your own chain sharpening, call our toll-free  
helpline and order a free chain sharpening  
guide. (See the back page of this manual for  
the toll-free phone number.)  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
Engine smokes excessively.  
S Too much oil mixed with gasoline  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
IGNITION TIMING  
Need Assistance?  
Call 1-800-554-6723.  
Need Service Part?  
Contact your retailer.  
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.  
SPARK PLUG  
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham-  
pion RCJ7Y. Gap to .025”.  
STORAGE  
WARNING: Stop engine and allow 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,  
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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 operators  
manual such as carburetor adjustments and  
chain tension adjustments. This warranty  
does not cover transportation costs.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS Division  
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to the  
original purchaser that each new Poulan or  
Poulan Pro brand gasoline chain saw is free  
from defects in material and workmanship  
and agrees to repair or replace under this  
warranty any defective gasoline chain saw  
as follows from the original date of purchase.  
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 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.  
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS policy is  
to continuously improve its products. There-  
fore, FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS re-  
serves the right to change, modify, or discon-  
tinue models, designs, specifications, and  
accessories of all products at any time with-  
out notice or obligation to any purchaser.  
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 FRIGID-  
AIRE HOME PRODUCTS for this chain  
saw. Additionally, this warranty does not  
cover damage caused by improper handling,  
improper maintenance, or if the saw is al-  
tered 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  
U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA  
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-  
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental  
Protection Agency/Environment Canada  
and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION  
OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC., are  
pleased to explain the emissions control  
system warranty on your lawn and garden  
equipment engine. All new utility and lawn  
and garden equipment engines must be de-  
signed, built, and equipped to meet the strin-  
gent anti--smog standards. POULAN/  
WEED EATER must warrant the emission  
control system on your lawn and garden  
equipment engine for the periods of time  
listed below provided there has been no  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of  
your lawn and garden equipment engine.  
Your emission control system includes parts  
such as the carburetor and the ignition sys-  
tem. Where a warrantable condition exits,  
POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your  
lawn and garden equipment engine at no  
cost to you. Expenses covered under war-  
ranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.  
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COV-  
ERAGE: If any emissions related part on  
your engine (as listed under Emissions Con-  
trol Warranty Parts List) is defective or a de-  
fect in the materials or workmanship of the  
engine causes the failure of such an emis-  
sion related part, the part will be repaired or  
replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER.  
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI-  
TIES: As the lawn and garden equipment en-  
gine owner, you are responsible for the per-  
formance of the required maintenance listed  
in your instruction manual. POULAN/WEED  
EATER recommends that you retain all re-  
ceipts covering maintenance on your lawn  
and garden equipment engine, but POU-  
LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty  
solely for the lack of receipts or for your fail-  
ure to ensure the performance of all sched-  
uled maintenance. As the lawn and garden  
equipment engine owner, you should be  
aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may  
deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and  
garden equipment 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 lawn and  
garden equipment engine to a POULAN/  
WEED EATER authorized repair center as  
soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs  
should be completed in a reasonable amount  
of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have  
any questions regarding your warranty  
rights and responsibilities, you should con-  
tact your nearest authorized service center  
or call POULAN/WEED EATER at  
1--800--554--6723.  
WARRANTY COM-  
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period  
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begins on the date the lawn and garden  
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH  
OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for  
a period of two years from the initial 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 servic-  
ing center. If you have any questions regard-  
ing your warranty rights and responsibilities,  
you should contact your nearest authorized  
service center or call POULAN/WEED EAT-  
ER at 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PE-  
RIOD: Any warranted part which is not  
scheduled for replacement as required  
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for  
regular inspection to the effect of “repair or  
replace as necessary” shall be warranted for  
2 years. Any warranted part which is sched-  
uled for replacement as required mainte-  
nance shall be warranted for the period of  
time up to the first scheduled replacement  
point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner  
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor  
which leads to the determination that a war-  
ranted 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 EMISSION  
RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/WEED  
EATER approved replacement part used in  
the performance of any warranty mainte-  
nance or repair on emission related parts will  
be provided without charge to the owner if  
the part is under warranty. EMISSION CON-  
TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carbure-  
tor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up  
to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.  
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner  
is responsible for the performance of all re-  
quired maintenance as defined in the in-  
struction manual.  
The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.  
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.  
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