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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
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1950 / 2025 / 2050 / 2075 / 2150
2155 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375 / 2150PR
For Occasional Use Only c(YL)us
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WARNING:
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usingthis product. Failureto do so can resultin seriousinjury.
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WARNING! "_is chain
saw can be dangerous! Care-
lessor improperuse cancause
serous or even fetal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
usingthe chain saw.
Always wearappropriate ear protection,eye protectionand head protection.
Always use two hands when operatingthe chain saw.
WARNINGI Contacting the guide bar tip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
I move suddenlyupward and backward whichmaycause se-
nous injury.
Measured maximum kickback value withoutchain brake forthe bar
and chain combination on the label.
'_k WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plugwire and place wire where itcan-
notcontact spark plug to prevent accidentel
star_ing when setting up, transporting, ad-
usting or making repairs except carburetor
ad ustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the riskof accidents.
Careless or =mproper use of this tool can
cause senous Injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Read this manual carefully untilyou COm-
pletely understandand can fallow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tionsbeforeattemptingto use the unit.
• Restrictthe use ofyour saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
• Wear protective gear, Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hardhat;and soundbarri-
ers (ear plugsor mufflers to protect your
hearing. Regular users shouldhave hear-
ing checked regulatiy as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
Hearing Safety Hat
Protection _I"_ Eye
"'_ _l= _" Protection
Snug
Heavy Duty
Clothing Gloves
Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes
2
• Keep all parts of your bodyaway from the
• chain when the engine is running.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10meters) away from
the work area. Do notallow otherpeople
or animals to be near the chain saw when
stewing or operating the chain saw.
• Do nothandleor operatea chainsawwhen
you are fatigued, ill,orupset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
mustbe ingoodphysicalconditionand men-
tallyalert. Chain saw work isstrenuous. ]f
you have anyconditionthat mightbe aggra-
vated by strenuouswork, check with your
doctorbeforeoperatinga chain saw.
• Carefully plan yoursawing operation inad-
vance. Do notstartcutting untilyou have a
clear work area, secure foefing, and ifyou
are fe ng trees, a planned retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Donot operate a chain sawwith one hand.
Serious injuryto the operator, helpers, by-
standers or any combination ofthese per-
sons may result from one-handed opera-
tion. A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.
• Operate the chain saw only in awell-venti-
lated outdoor area.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree.
• 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.
• Do notput pressure on the saw at the end
of the cut. Applying pressure can cause
you to lose control when the cut is com-
pleted.
• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, impropedy adjusted, or not com-
pletely and securely assembled. Always
reptace bar, chain, hand guard or chain
brake mmediately ifit becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
• With the engine stopped, hand carry the
chain saw withthe muffler away fromyour
body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
• Have allchain saw service performed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed inthe maintenance sec-
tionofthismanual. Forexample ifimprop-
er toos are used toremove orhold the fly-
wheel whenservicingthe clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and
• cause the flywheel to burst.
Make certain the saw chain stopsmoving
when the throffie td_leer is released. For
correction, refer to-_ARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENTS.
• Never modify your saw in any way.
• Keep the handles dry,clean, and free of oil
or fuel mixture.
• Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tilghtened.
• Use only Poulan® accessories and re-
placement parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
• DO not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.
• Eliminate all sources of sparks orflame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
There shouldbe nosmoking,open flames,
orworkthat couldcause sparks. Allow en-
gline tocool before refueling.
• 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 upall fuel spills before starting saw.
• Move at least t0 feet (3 meters) from fuel-
ing site before starting engine.
• Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a
non-combustible area, noton dry leaves,
straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap
and refuel unit.
• Storethe unitand fuel inan area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
KICKBACK
_]I=WARNING: Avoid kickback which
can result in sedous injury. Kickback isthe
backward, upwardorsudden forwardmotion
of the guide bar occurring when the saw
chain nearthe upper tip of the guide barcon-
tacts any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain inthe cut. Contacting a foreign ob-
ject in the wood can also result in loss of
chain saw control.
• Rotational Kickback can occurwhen the
movingchain contacts an ob ect at the up-
per tip of the gu de bar. Th s contact can
cause the chain to di_ into the object,
which stops the chain for an instant. The
result is a _ightnin_lfast, reverse reaction
which kicks the guide bar up and back to-
ward the operator.
• 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
cbaJn results in a reversal of the chain
force used to cut wood and causes the
sawto movein the oppositedirection ofthe
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.
• Pull-In can occur when the moving chain
contactsa foreignobject in thewood in the
cutalongthe bottom ofthe guidebarand the
sawchainis suddenlystopped.This sudden
stopping pulls the saw forward and away
fromthe operatorand couldeasily causethe
operatorto losecontrolof the saw.
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
• Be extremely aware of situations or ob-
structionsthatcan 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 par is with-
drawnfrom an undercut when bucking.
Avoid Pull-In:
• Always begincuffing withthe engine ef full
speed andthe saw housingagainst wood.
• Use wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metal to holdthe cut open.
Kickback Path
3
Avoid Obstructions
C_ar The Workir,_jArea
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
• Recognize that kickback can happen,
With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of surprise
which contributes to accidents.
i Never let the movingchain contact anyob-
iect at the tip of the guide bar.
Keep the working area free from obstruc-
tionssuch asother 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.
• Keep your saw chain sharp and properly
tensioned. A loose or dult chBm can m-
crease the chance of kickback occurring.
Follow manufacturer's 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-
curelytigl_ened after tensioning the chain.
• Begin and continue cuttingat full speed. If
the chain _s moving at a s{ower speed,
there isgreater chance ofkickback occur-
ring.
• Cut one log at a time.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a
revJous cut.
• bo not attempt cuts startingwith the tip of
• the bar plunge cuts).
Watch for shifting ogs or other forces that
could close a cut and pinch or felt ir_to
chain,
• Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar
and Low-Kickback Chain specified for
your saw.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Stand to the
_eftofthe_ _ Thumb on
underside of
handlebar
Never reverse _1_
hand positions
Elbow locked
Thumb on underside of
handlebar
• Keep agood, firmgrip on the saw with both
hands when the engine }s running and
don't _etgo. Afirmgripviii help yo_ reduce
kickback and maintain controlof 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
yourate right handed orleft handed. Keep
your left arm straight with the elbow
locked.
• Position _/our_efthand on%hefront handle-
bar so it is in a straight linewith your right
hand on the rear handle when making
bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left
• hand positionsfor any type of cutting.
Stand withyourweight evenly balanced on
both feet.
• Stand slightlyto the left side of the saw to
keep your bodyfrom being in a direct line
with the cu'_og chain.
• Do notoverreach. You could be drawnor
thrown off balance and lose control of the
saw.
• Do notcutaboveshoulder height, itisdiffi-
cult to maintain control of saw above
shoulder height.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
/lk WARNING: Thefotlowiogfeatures
are included on your saw to help reduce the
haTard of kickback; however, such features
will not totally eliminate this danger. As a
chain saw user, do not rely onhJonsafety de-
vices. You must follow all safety precau-
tions, instructions, and maintenance in this
manual to help avoid kickback and other
forces which can resultin sedous injury.
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 tosignificantlyre-
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.
4
Reduce_ Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar
_atl Radius Tip
Symmetrical G=de Bar t_
{
Large Radius Tip
• Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a
contoured depth gauge and guard link
which deflect kickback force and allow
wood togradually rideinto the cutter. Low-
Kickback Chain has met kickback per-
formance requirements when tested on a
representative sample of chain saws be-
low3.8 cubic inch displacement specified
inANSI B175.1.
Comcured Depth Gauge
__ Elongated Guard UnkDeflects
Ckba_k form
Low- _3c_baCk
and allows wood
Chain to graduaJly ride
into cutter
_Can Ob6tr_ Matari_d
Not a Low -:_¢kback Chain
• FrontHand Guard, das_Jned to reduce the
chanceof yourlefthandcontactingthe chain
• if your hand slipsoffthe fronthandlebar.
Positionof front and rear handlebars, de-
signed withdistance between handles and
"in-line" with each other. The spread and
"in-lice" position ofthe hands provided by
this design work together to gwe balance
and resistance in controlling the pivot of
the saw back toward the operator if kick-
back OCcurs.
CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE
• Chain Brake, designedto stop the chain in
the event of kickback.
_kWARNING: WE DO NOT REP-
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightnir_ fast ac-
tion which throws the bar and rotating chain
back and up toward the operator. Kickback
can be caused by allowing contactof the bar
tip in the danger zone with any hard object.
Kickback canalso becaused by pinchingthe
sawchain alongthe top of the guide bar. This
action may push the gluida bar rapidly back
toward the operator. Either of these events
may cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious lo'ulurv(oreven
death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY'OF THE
DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU
SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND
CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re-
duced-kickback guide bars and low-kick-
back saw chains reduce the chance and
magnitude of kickback and are recom-
mended. Yoursaw has alow kickback chain
and baras original equipment. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized servicleg dealer. Take your unitto the
place of purchase if purchased from a ser-
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.
• 33pcontact in somecases may causea light-
ning fast reverseREACTION, kicking guide
bar up and back toward operator.
• Pinching the saw chain afon9 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 controlof the saw which could result in
seltous injury.Do not rely exclusivelyupon
devices built into your saw,
_' WARNING: Computed kickback
angle (CKA)listedonyoursawand listedinthe
CKA tablebelowrepresents angle of kickback
your bar and chain combin_ions will have
when tested in accordance with CSA Cana-
dian Standards Associaton and ANSI stan-
dards. When purchasingreplacement bar and
chain, consideraltonsshould be given to the
lower CKA vaJues.LowerCKA values repre-
sent saferangles to the user,highervalues in-
dicate more angle and higherkick energies.
Computed angles represented indicate tutal
energyand angleassociatedwithoutactivation
of the chain brake dudng kickback.Activated
angle representschain stopping time relativeto
activationangle of chain break and resulting
kickangle of saw. In all cases lowerCKA val-
ues represent a safer operating environment
for the user.
The following guide bar and chain combina-
itonsmeet kickbackreq=uirementsof CSA
StandardsZ62.1,Z62.3,& ANSI B175.1when
usedon saws listedinthismanual.Use ofbar
and chaincombinaltonsotherthanthoselisted
isnotrecommended and may notmeet the
CKA requirements per standard.
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
MODEL
1950/2050
2025/2075/
2150/2150PR
2155/2175/
2350/2375
PIN Length CHAIN P/N
952044368 14" 952051209
952044370 16" 952051211
952044419 15" 952051338
CKAwithoutchain brake
24 °
19°
14 °
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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 complywith Federal OSHA Regula-
tionsfor Commercial Logging.
SAFErY NOTICE: Exposureto vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
handtoolscould cause bloodvessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and oints of
people prone to circuaton dsorders or
abnon'naJswellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
lossofstrength,change inskincolorortexture,
orlossoffeeling inthe fingers,hands, orjoints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not gtuaranteethe avoidance of these
problems.Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
conditionof thistool.
SPEClAL NOTICE: Yoursaw isequipped
with atemperature limiting mufflerandspark
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 beequipped witha sparkarresting screen.
Ifyou operate a chain saw ina state orlocale
where such regulationsexist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
aviolation ofthe law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failure tofollow allSafety Rules and Precau-
tionscan resultinserious injury. If situations
occur whichare not covered in thismanual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call t -800-554-6723.
STANDARDS: 1his saw is listedby Under-
writer'sLaboratohas,Inc.,in accordancewith:
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
CSA Z62.3-1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-
cupational Health and Safety
Protentive gloves (not provided) should be
worn duringassembly.
A'I-FACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
_I'WARNING: If received assembled,
repeatall steps toensure yoursew isproperly
assembledand allfasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chainissharpand can cut you evenwhen
it isnot moving!
1. Loosenand removethe chain brake nuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Location of shipping spacer
_O
j chnB
Ch Nuts
Bar Tool
3. An adjustingpin and screwis usedto ad-
just the tensionofthe chain. It isvery im-
psrtant whenassembling the bar,that the
pin located on the ad'ustingal_screwaligns
intoa hale inthe bar. Turning the screwwill
move the adjustment pin up and downthe
screw. Locate this adjustment before wou
begin mounting the bar ontothe saw._ee
illustrationbelow.
Inside view of
/4 C_aln Brake
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
4. Turn the ed usting screw by hand coun-
terclockwise until the adjusting pin just
touches the stop. This should allow the
pin to be near the correct position.
5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.
6. Carefully removethe chain fromthe pack-
a___Hold chain with the drive links as
sEown__
Tip of
Bar
3UTrERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Cutters Depth Gauge
Drive Unks
Place chain onto the sorocket
7. Place chain over and behind clutch titling
the drive nks n the dutch drum sprocket.
8. Fit bottom of drive links between the
teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the
q
uide bar.
9. f:d chain ddve links into bar groove.
10. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug
in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive
links are inthe bar groove.
NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE
DISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLA-
"lION 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),
DISENGAGED
Front Hand Guard //
ENGAGED
Chain Brake
11. Now, installchain brake making surethe
adustingj pin is positioned in the lower
hole in the guide bar. Remember this pin
moves thebar forward and backward as
the screw isturned.
12. Install chainbrake nuts and fingerf_ghtan
only. Once the chain is tensioned you
will need to tighten chain brake nuts.
CHAIN TENSION
(Including unitswith 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.
Checking the tension:
Use the screwdriverend of the chain adjust-
menttool bartool) to move the chainaround
the bar. fthe chain does not rotate, it istoo
tight. Iftooloose, the chainwillsag belowthe
bar.
Chain Ad ustment
Chain Brake Nuts Too Bar Tool)
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important. Chain
stretches during use. This isespecially true
during the firstfew 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-
ingthe chain brake nutsand turningthe ad-
justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on
the bar.
• If chain istootight, turned ustingscrew1/4
turn counterclockwse.
• If chain istoo loose, turn adjusting screw
1/4 turnclockwise.
/ /
Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar
Adjusting Screw - 1/4 Turn
• Liftup the tip of the bar and securely tight-
en the chain brake nuts with the bar tool,
• Recheck chain tension.
Chain Brake
Nuts
_kWARNING: If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
7
KNOWYOURCHAINSAW
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.
Chain Front Hand Guard_-
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Chain Muffler
z
_ Oil Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover
Fast Idle
_'_// Front Handle
Starter Rope
J / Ow .: oP
Bulb
Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Throttle Choke
Trigger Knob Chain Chain Nuts
Brake Catcher
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stopthe
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTFLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT
The THROTTLE LOCK-OUT must he
Wessed before you can squeeze the throttle
trigger.This feature prevents you from acci-
dentally squeezingthe thgger.
FAST IDLE LOCK
The FAST IDLE LOCKholdsthe thm_e trigger
in the starting position.Activste the fast idle
lock by pressing the throttle lockout and
squeezing the throttle thgger. Wifh the throttle
triggersqueezed, pressthe fast idle lock.Re-
lease the throttlelockoutand I_Jger whilehold-
ing the fast idle lockbutton.
CHOKE KNOB
The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to
provideadditional fuelto the engineduringcold
staring.
Sprocket
Hole
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulatesfuel to the car-
buretorto providequickerstarling.
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop the chain it kickback occurs. The chain
brake activatesautomatically in the eve_ of
kickback. The chain brakeactivatesmanually
if the fronthand guard ispushedforward. The
chain brakeis disengagedby pullingthe front
handguard backtowardthe fronthandleasfar
as passible.
CHAIN TENSION
it isnormalfor a newchainto stretchdurinclfirst
30 minutes of operation. You should c'_eck
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION underthe ASSEMBLY section.
/k WARNING: Muffler is very hotdur-
ing and after use. Conot touchthe muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass orfuel to do so.
8
_kWARNING: Remove fuel capslowly
when refueling,
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline, Before operation, gasoline
mustbe mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poular_eed Eater
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix
gasoline and oilat a ratioof 40:1. A40:1 ratio
isobtained by mixing 3,2 ounces ofoil with 1
gallon of unleaded gasoline. Included with
this saw is a3.2 ounce container of oil Pour
the entire contents of this container into 1
gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel
mixture.
DO NOT USE automotiveoilorboat oil.These
oils will cause enginedamage. When mixing
fuel, follow instructionsprinted on container.
Once oilis addedtogasoline,shake container
momentarily toassurethatthe fuel isthorough-
ly m)xed. AIwayo read and fo_towthe safety
rulesrelatingto fuel before fuelingyourunit.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
metic oiler system when the oil tank iskept
filled. Lack of oil willquickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheatin
lq
shown bysmoke comingfrom the chain and7
or discolorationof the bar.
In freezing weather oi_willthicken, making it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small amount (5to 10%) of#1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing for the oil systemto pumpenough oil
for adequate lubrication.
Genuine Poulan® barand chainoil isrecom-
mended to protect your unit against exces-
sive wear from heat and friction. Poulan®
oil resistshightemperature thinning. If Pou-
lan® barandchainoilisnotavailable, usea
good grade SAE 30 oil.
• Never usewaste oil forbar and chain lubd-
cation.
• Always stop the engine before removing
the oll cap.
IMPORTANT
Expedence indicates that alcohol-blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids dudng
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.
_kWARNING:
The chain must not
move when the engine runsat idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle s;beeedrefer to CAR-
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual. Avoid contact withthe muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the en_the 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
obiect.
Use only 15"-18" of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope
Starter rope handle
Left hand
on front
handle
but through rear handle
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pullingthestarter rope, do not usethe
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break. Do nut let starter rope snap
beck. Hold the handle and let the rope re-
wind slowly.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with
the fast idle lock button inthe _ockedpc,s'Kion.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
ON/STOP SWITCH
(SIDE VIEW)
STOP
1. Move ON/STOP switchto the ON posi-
tion.
2, Pull ohoke knob outto the full extent.
3, Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4. Squeeze and hold throttle tdgger. With
thumb ress fast idle lock down; then re-
lease t_rottle trigger.
Fast idle lock button_._Z_
ThT_tle _ I
lock-out
Throffie _____Choke knob
trigger
5, Sharply pull the starter rope handle 5
times with your right hand. Then, pro-
ceed to the next step.
NOTE: Ifthe engine sounds as if it is try-
ing to start before the 5th poll, stop pulling
and immediately proceed tothe next step.
6. Push the choke knob in completely (to
the OFF position); pull the starter rope
untilthe engine starts.
CHOKE
_J
Choke knob OFF FULL
7. Aliowtheengline to run for approximately
5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to aUowengine to returnto
idle speed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON pesi-
ben.
2. Push the choke knob in completely (to
the OFF position).
3, Slowly press primer bulb 6times.
4. Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With
thumb ress fast idle lockdown; then re-
lease _rottle trigger.
S. Sharply pull the starter rope with your
right hand untilthe engine starts.
6. Squeeze and release throttle trigger to
allow en)ngineto return to idle speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine):
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has notstarted 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 isin the ON position.
Starting could requirepullingthe starter rope
handle manytimes dependin_ onhow badly
the unitisflooded. Ifengine falls to start, refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-672S.
CHAIN BRAKE
_i=WARNING: If the brake band is
worn too thin it may break when the chain
brakeistriggered. With abroken brake band,
the chain brake will not stop the chain. The
chain brake shouldbe replaced byan autho-
rized service dealer if any part iswornto less
than 0.020" 0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a
chain brake shoud 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.
• This saw isequipped with a chain brake.
The brake isdesigned to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
• The inertia-activated chain brake is
activated ffthe fronthand guard ispushed
forward, effher manually (by hand) or
automatically by sudden movement).
• If the brake is already activated it is
d sengaged by pullingthe front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
• When cuttingwiththe saw, the chain brake
must be disengaged.
Disengaged '_
_ ';Engaged
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
must be running when performing this proce-
dure. This isthe 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
haed]e with your dght hand and the front han-
dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by
fully depressing the throttletrigger. Activate
the chain brake by turning your left wdst
against the hand guard without releasing
your grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.
Inertia activating function control
_JkWARNING: When performing the
following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.
Grip the rear handle withyour righthand and
the front haod}e withyour left hand. Holdthe
chain saw approximately 14" 35 cm above
a. stump or other wooden surface. _elease
your grip on the front handle and use the
weight of the saw to let the topof the guide
bar fall forward and contact the stump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the
brake should activate.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Check chain tension before first use and
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION inthe ASSEMBLY section.
• Cut wood only. Do notcut metal, plastics,
masonry, non-wood building matedals, etc.
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair or re-
place parts as necessary.
• Keespthechainoutofdirtandsand. Evena
small amountof dirt will quickly dull a chain
and thus increase the possibility of kickback.
• Practice cuttingafew smalr logs using the
following techniques to get the "feel" of us-
ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
Squeeze the throttle trigger and aJlow
the engine to reachfull speed before
cutting.
Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
Keep the engine at full speed the en-
tire time you are cutting.
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Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert
only light downward pressure. If you
force the cut, damage to the bar,
chain, or engine can result.
Release the throttle triggEerassoonas
the cut is completed, allowing the en-
gine to idle. If you run the saw at full
throttle without a cutting load, unnec-
essary wear can occur to the chain,
bar, and engine.
To avoid losing control when cut is
complete, donot putpressure on saw
at end of cut.
• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down after cutting.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
_WARNING: Check for broken or
dead branches which can felt white cutting
causing sedous injury. Do notcut nearbuild-
ingsor electdcal wires ifyou do not knowthe
direction oftree fall, nor cut at nightsinceyou
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad
weather such as rain, snow,or strongwinds,
etc. Ifthe tree makes contact with any utility
line, the utility company should be notified
immediately.
• Carefully planyour sawingoperation inad-
vance.
• Clear the workarea. You need a cleararea
all around the tree so you can have secure
footinlq..
• The c_ain saw operator should keep on
the uphillside of the terrain asthe tree is
likelyto rollorslidedownhill after itisfelled.
• Study the natural conditionsthat cancause
the treeto fall in a particulardirection.
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
fall in a particular direction include:
• The wind direction and speed.
The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
might not be apparent due to uneven or
sloping terrain. Use a plumborlevel to de-
termine the direction of tree lean.
• Weight and branches on one side.
• Surrounding trees and obstacles.
Lookfor decay and rot Ifthe trunk isrotted,
it can snap and fall toward the operator.
Check for broken or dead branches which
can fall on you while cutting.
Make surethere isenoughroom forthe treeto
fall. Maintain a distance of2-1/2tree len s
_m theeeamstperasnc#atheY_s. _ths
ginenoisecan drownouta warningcall
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, naits, sta-
_eeS,and wirefrom the tree where cuts areto
made.
Plan a clear retreat path tothe rearand diag-
onal tothe line of fall.
_'Pe Plan a clear retreat path
_[----_-.,_- Direction of Fall
45° o_.
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches in diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell largetrees.
A notch iscutonthe sideof the treein 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: Ifthe tree has large buttress roots,
remove them before making thenotch. If us-
ing saw to remove buttressroots, keep saw
chainfrom contacting groundto prevent dull-
ing of the chain.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE
• Make notch cut by cutting the to)pof the
notch first. Cutthrough 1/3ofthe diameter
ofthe tree. Next completethe notchbycut-
ting the bottom of the notch. See iltustra-
ban. Once the notch is cut remove the
notch of wood from the tree.
Final (felling) cut here. 2 in-
ches above center of notch.
! .... i
Notch "_ .
• After removing the wood from the notch,
make the felling cut on the opposite sideof
the notch. This is done by making a cut
about two incheshigher than the canter of
the notch. This will leave enough uncut
wood between the fellidg cutand the nofoh
to form a hinge. This hinge will help pre-
vent the tree fromfalling inthe wrongdirec-
tion.
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall
Opening
of felling
cut
Closing of
notch
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use
wedges to open the cut if eecesse_/ to
controlthe direction offall. Toavoid kickback
and chain damage, use wood or plastic
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.
• Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to
fall: c_ackfe9 sounds, widealn9 of the fall-
ing cut, or movement in the upper
branches.
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• AStree startsto fall, stop saw, put it down,
and get away quickly onyour planned re-
treat pa_.
• DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree
with yoursaw. Beextremely cautious with
partially fallen trees that may be poody
suppm'ted. When atree doesn't fall com-
pletely,set the saw aside and pulldown the
tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,
ortractor.
CU'I"FING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking isthe term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log size.
WARNING: Do notstand on the log
being cut. Any portioncan rctlcausing loss
of foedog and controt.Do not stand downhill
of the log bein cut.
IMPORTAN_POINTS
• Cut only one log at a time.
• CUt shattered wood ve_ carefofiy; sharp
piecesof woodcould beflungtoward oper-
ator.
• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to holdthe Io9 while
cuttingand never holdthe logwith your leg
or foot.
• DO not cut in an area where logs, limbs,
and rootsaretang_edsuch as ina bfow_
down area. Drag the logs intoa clear area
before cutting by pulling out exposed and
cleared logs first.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
_LWARNING: tf saw becomes
pinchedor hung ina log, don't tryto force it
out. Youcan lose controlof the saw resulting
in injuryand/or damage to the saw. Stop the
saw,driveawedge ofptasfic orwood intothe
cutuntilthe saw can be removed easily. Re-
startthe sawand carefully reenterthe cut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use ametal wedge. Do not attempt to restart
yoursaw when it ispinched orbung in a log.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Turn saw OFF and use a plasbc or
wooden wedge toforce cut open.
Overcutting begins on the topsideofthe log
_frth the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure.
_g Underc_l_ng
Undercutting involvescutting on the under-
sideof the logwith top of saw against the log,
When undercutting use light u_vard pres-
sure, Holdsaw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you,
_IIWARNING: Neverturnsawupside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in thisposition.
Always make yourfirst cut on the corepres-
slonside ofthe log. The compression sideof
the log is where the pressure of the log's
weight is concentrated.
First cut on compression side of log
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Second cut
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
• Overcut through 1/3ofthe diameter of the
log.
• Roll the log over and finishwith a second
overcut.
• Watch for logs with a compression sideto
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
lustratioas forcutting logs witha compres-
sion side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your first cut isalways on the
compression side ofthe tog,1,
(.Refer to the illustrations below for your
first and second cut)
• Your first cut should extend I/3 of the
diameter of the log.
• Finish withyour second cut.
Using a log for support
2noCut
=_/lSt Cut
--
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Using a support stand
2ndCut ,_
1stCut
Q- -
LIMBING AND PRUNING
_I=WARNING: Bealertforandguard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at the nose oftha guidebar when limb-
mg or pruning. Allowing suchcontactcan re-
sult in serious injury.
_1_WARNING: Never climb intoa tree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a log, or inany positionwhich can
cause you to lose your balance orcontrol of
the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
9dpbed on the saw. Maintain secure foot-
rag,inand balance.
• Watch out for sWingpules. Spfingpo_esare
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chainand whiptowardyouorpullyou offbal-
ance. Use extreme caution when curing
small size limbsor s_endermaterial.
• Be alert for spdngpeck. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid bein,g struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension inthe wood ftbars is
released.
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
• Always limbatree after it iscut down, Only
then can limbin9 be done safely and prop-
erly.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to supportthe tree as you work.
• Start at the base of thefelled tree and work
toward the top, cutting branches _nd
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.
• Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Out from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you ave cutting.
• Remove larger, supporting branches with
the cuttingtechniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
• A_w_¥s use an overcut t_ cut small aped
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
PRUNING
_gkWARNING: Limit pruning to timba
shoulder height or below. Be not cut if
branches are higher than yourshoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
Make your ftrst cut t13 ol the way
through the bottom of the limb.
Next make a 2rid cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut _avi_J a 1 to 2 inch coitar
from the truck of the tree.
L;'dioSeon0out"//
Gollar __
_)V _ First cut
/ Pruning technique
_WARNING:
Disconnect the spark
fPolUgbefore performing maintenance except
r carburetor adjustments.
We recommend all service and ad ustments
not sted n th s manua be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Deafer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Lubricate bar
sprocket hole ....... After each L_e
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:
Bar ................ Before each use
Complete saw....... After each use
Airfilter............. Every 5 hours*
Chain brake ........ Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
and muffler ......... Every25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
Replace fuel filter... Yearly
* Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do not clean fitter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid oreating
e,fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
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harmful emissions. Alwatyssclean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hoursofoperation, which-
ever comes first. Clean more frequently in
dustyconditions. A used aire filter cannever
be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re-
place your airfilterwith a newoneafter every
50 hoursof operation, orannually, whichever
comes first.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove cy.linpercover.
3. Remove air fitter.
4. Clean the air filter using hotsoapy wster.
Rinse withclean coolwater, Air drycom-
pletely before reinstalling.
5. Lightlyoil airfilter before installing to im-
prove the efficiency of air fiber, Use
2-cycle engine oilor motoro11SAE30.
Squeeze excess oil from filter.
6. Reinstall airfilter,
7. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
Tighten securely.
r Cover
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
As the unitisused, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and mustbe removed toavoid creafing a fire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks
occur,
Muffler Diffuser
Spark
Arresting
' Screen
Muffler
Cover
Screws
Body Cover
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op-
eration or annually, whichever comes first.
1. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cover
screws,
2. Remove the muffler cover (cover snaps
offmuffler body).
3. Remove muffler diffuser and spark ar-
resting screen assembly. Notice the
orientation of these parts for reassem-
bling.
4. Clean the spark arresting screen with a
wire brush. Replace screen if breaksare
found.
5. Replace any broken or cracked muffler
parts.
6, Reinstall diffuser and spark arresting
screen e_ssemblywith roundholes facing
up.
7. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws.
Tighten securely.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter
caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli-
cared task, We recommend that you take
our unit to an authorized service dealer.
YDamagewill occurifyouturn the needles be-
yondthe limiterstops,
BAR MAINTENANCE
if your saw cutsto one side, has tobe forced
through the cut, orbeen runwithan improper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-
sary toservice yourbar. A worn barwilldam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult,
h.fter each use, erasureON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, thenclean allsawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
• Move ON/STOP switch tothe STOP posi-
tion.
• Loosen and remove chain brake nutsand
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
• Clean the oil holes and bar groove after
each 5 hours of operation.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar GroOVees • Q
• Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
processof rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat _k_.
• When railtop isuneven, use afiet fileto re-
store square edges and sides.
TL_ -_- File Rail Edges_" I I"1
and Sides I LJ]
Square _ [
Worn Groove Correct Groove
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when
excess heating orburring ofthe rails occurs.
If replacement is necessary, use only the
guidebar specified for yoursaw inthe repair
parts listoron the decal located onthe chain
saw,
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening isa complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpeningto a professional
chain sharpener,
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing isfixed and nonadjustable.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better.
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1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
5. Replace with Champion RCJ-TY spark
plugand tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
socket wrench, Spark plug gap should
be 0.025 inches.
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
linder
Screws C_over
Plug Boot
STORAGE
_I'WARNING: Stop engine and allow
to cool, and securethe unitbefore storina or
transporting ina vehicle. Store unitand'_uel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Storeunitwithall guards in place. Positionso
that any sharp ob ect cannot accidentally
cause injuryto passersby. Store the unitout
of reach of children.
• Before stedng, drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engine and allow to run untilit stops.
• Clean the unitbefore stodng. Pay panrticu-
lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
• Do notstorethe unltorfuel ina closedarea
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflame from hotwater heaters, electric
motors orswitches, furnaces, etc.
• Store in a dry area out ofthe reachof chil-
dren.
CAUTION: It is importantto preventgum
depositsflom forminginessent_l fuel system
parts such as the carburetor,fuel filter, fuel
hose, or fuel tank dudn_g storage. Alcohol
blendedfuels (calledgasoholor usingethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture whichleads
to fuel mixture separation and formation of
acidsduringstorage.Acidic gas can damage
the engine.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_1= WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
the recommended remedies below except remedies thatrequire operation of the unit.
TROUBLE I CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or wi]l run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
I
I 1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plugnot firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment
i2. Crankshaft seals worn.
Engine will net 1. Air filter dirty.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled.
lacks power, 3. Chain brake engaged.
or dies under 4. Carburetor requires
a load. adjustment.
Engine 1. Toomuch oil mixed with
smokes gasoline.
excessively.
1. Move ignition switchto ON.
2. See "DifficultStarting" in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirtyfuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
1. Contact an authodzed service dealer
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Disengage chain brake.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Empty fuel tank and refillwith
correctfuel mixture.
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NEED ASSISTANCE?
Catt 1-800-554-6723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your dealer or place of purchase,
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, ifused for rental
purposes.
This warranty is r_t 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-
dlieg, improper maintenance, or ifthe saw is
altered inany way whichin our judgement af-
fects itsconditionoroperation. This warranty
does notcover tune-up, spark plugs, filters,
starterropes, starter sphegs, chainsharpen-
ing, bars,chains, and other partswhichwear
and require replacement with reasonable
use dudng the warranty period. This warran-
ty does not cover predelivery set-up, instal-
lation ofguide bar and chain, and normal ad-
justmants explained in the instruction
manual such as carburetor adustmentslusand
chain tension ediustmects, "Thiswarranty
does not cover transportation costs.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY RAVE
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-
PANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-
DUCTS, INC., isto continuousl,rylimpreveits
products.Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the rigi'_ to
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-
signs, specifications, and accessories ofall
productsat any time without notice orobliga-
tion to any purchaser,
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBUGA-
TIONS: The U, S. Environmental Protection
A_genc¥,enc,Environment Canada and POU-
LAi_EED EATER, DIVISION OF WCl
OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased
to explain the emissions controlsystem war-
rarityon youryear 2001-2004 smalloff-read
engine. POULAN/WEED EATER must war-
rantthe erdlssioncontrotsystemon yoursmal_
off-road engineforthependdsoftime listedbe-
low provided there has been no abuse, ne-
glect, or imp(opar maintenance of your small
off-reed engine. Youremissioncontrolsystem
includespartssuch as the carburetorand the
ignitionsysstem.Where awarrantablecondition
exists, POULAN!WEED EATER will repair
your smalloff-road engine at no cost to you.
Expenses covered under warranty include
disagnnosis, partsand labor. MANUFACTUR-
ER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: ifany emis-
sionsrelatedpert onyourengine (aslistedun-
der EmissionsConb'ol Warranty parts List)is
defec_ve ora defect in the materialsorwork-
rnanship of the engine causes the failure of
such an emissionrelated part, thepart willde
repairedorreplacedby POULANNVEED EAT-
ER. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSI-
BILITIES: Asthe smalloff-reed engine owner,
you are responsiblefor the performanceof the
requiredmaintenance listedinyourinstruction
manual. POULAN!WEED EATER recom-
mends that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on our small off-mad enine,
but POULAN/wEY_°D EATER cannot _eny
warrantysolely for the lack of receiptsor for
your failure to ensure the performance of all
scheduledmaintenance. As the small off-
roaden ins owner, u shouldbe aware that
PO_/V_EED "_Y_R may deny you war-
ranty coverageifyour smalloff-road engine or
a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect,im-
proper maintenance, unapproved modifica-
tions, orthe use of parts notmade orapproved
by the original equipment manufacturer. You
are responsible for presentingyour small off-
roadengine to a POULAN/WEED EATER au-
thodzed repaircenteras soonas a problemex-
ists. Warrarity repairs shouldde completedin a
reasonable amount of time, nut to exceed30
days. tfyou have any ql_stionsregardingyour
warrantyrightsand responsibilities,youshould
contactLCtVour nearastauthorizedse_ce center
or call POULANANEED EATER at
1-800-554-6723. WARRANTY COM-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period
beginson the date thesmalloff-reed engine is
purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This
warrantyshallbetot a periodoftwoyears from
the initialdate of purchase. WHAT IS COV-
ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
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PARTS.Repairorreplacementofany war-
ranted part Willbe performedat no charge to
the owner at an approved POULAhWVEED
EATER se_iclng center.Ifyouhave anyques-
tions regarding your warranty rights aJndre-
sponsit_ll_es,you shouldcontactyouurnearest
authorized service center or cail POULAN!
WEED EATER at 1-800-554-6723. WAR-
RANTY PERIOD: Anywarrantedpartwhichis
not scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance, or which is scheduled onlyfor
regularinspecffentothe effect of"repairorre-
place as necessary" shallbe warrantedfor 2
_ars. Any warrantedpartwhich isscheduled
rreplacementas requiredmaintenance shall
pewarrantedfor the peded oftime upto thefirst
scheduled replacement point for that part.
DIAGNO61S: The owner shall not becharged
for diagnostic labor which leads to the deter-
minationthat awarranted bert isdefsctiveif the
diagnosticwork is performed at an approved
POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/
WEED EATER may be liablefor damages to
otherengine componentscaused bythe failure
of awarm.ted parfsti_an_lerwarranty. WHAT
IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
abuse, neglect, or impropermaintenance 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 isnotliableto
coverfailures ofwarrantedpartscaused bythe
use of add-on or modified parts. HOW TO
FILE A CLAIM: If you haveany questionsre-
gardingyour warranty nghtsand responsibili-
ties, you sheuld contactyour nearest autho-
rized service center or call POULANIWEED
EATER at 1-800-554-6723. WHERE TO
GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser-
vices or repairs shall be provided at all POU-
LANNVEED EATER service centers. Call
1-800-554-6723. MAINTENANCE, RE-
PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/WEED
EATER approved replacement partused mthe
performance of any warranty maintenance or
repair on emission related pads will be pro-
viced without charge to the owner if the part is
under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY PARTS UST: Carburetor,Igni-
tion System: Spark Plug covered up to main-
tenance schedule, Ignition Module. MAINTE-
NANCE STATEMENT:. The owner s
respm_lb_efor the performanceof aUres_ire_
maintenance as defined in the instruction
manual.
The i_ormation on the product tabel indicates which standard your engine is certh3ed.
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.
This engine iscertified to be emissions compliant for the followinguse:
[] Moderate (50 hours)
[] Intermediate (125 hours)
[] Extended (300 hours)
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