Poulan Pro 2155 User manual

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Model: 2155

Category: Power chainsaws

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

1950 / 2025 / 2050 / 2075 / 2150

2155 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375 / 2150PR

For Occasional Use Only c(YL)us

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WARNING:

Read and followall Safety Rulesand Operating Instructionsbefore

usingthis product. Failureto do so can resultin seriousinjury.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instruccionesy siga todas las advertencias e en-

struccionesde seguridad, El no hacedo puede resultaren lesiones

graves.

AVERTIS SEMENT:

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merits et toutes lee instructionsde s6curit6. Toutd6faut de le faire

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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

• 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

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.

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 °

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

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

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.

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

_ 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.

_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

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

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.

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.

• 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

---_ " 1

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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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