Poulan Pro 330 Operator's Manual

Manuel de L’utilisateur WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e enstruc- ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves. AVERTISSEMENT: Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse- ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Electrolux Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. ENGLISH ESPAÑOL R FRANÇAIS UL R 530088753 9/18/00

WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using the chain saw. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any ob- ject should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury. Measured maximum kickback value, without chain brake, for the bar and chain combination on the label. XX_ SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can- not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments. Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood- cutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury. PLAN AHEAD S Read this manual carefully until you com- pletely understand and can follow all safe- ty rules, precautions, and operating in- structions before attempting to use the unit. S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instruc- tions found in this manual. Snug Fitting Clothing Safety Shoes Safety Chaps Heavy Duty Gloves Eye Protection Hearing Protection Safety Hat S 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 hard hat; and sound barri- ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hear-

can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length. S Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running. S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw. S Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a chain saw. S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad- vance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path. OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by- standers or any combination of these per- sons may result from one-handed opera- tion. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. S Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti- lated outdoor area. S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree, unless you are specifically trained to do so. S Make sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine. Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut. S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the cut is com- pleted. S Stop the engine before setting the saw down. S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam- aged, improperly adjusted, or not com- pletely and securely assembled. Always replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain brake immediately if it becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise removed. S With the engine stopped, hand carry the chain saw with the muffler away from your body, and the guide bar and chain to the rear, preferably covered with a scabbard. MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER S Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance sec- tion of this manual. For example, if improp- er tools are used to remove or hold the fly- wheel when servicing the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst. S Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released. For correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD- JUSTMENTS. S Never modify your saw in any way. S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture. S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas- teners securely tightened. S Use only Poulan or Poulan Pro accesso- ries and replacement parts as recom- mended. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw. S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed or poured. There should be no smoking, open flames, or work that could cause sparks. Allow en- gine to cool before refueling. S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel- ing site before starting engine. S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. S Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. KICKBACK WARNING: Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object, which stops the chain for an instant. The result is a light- ning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw control which can result in serious injury. Guard against kickback Rotational Kickback is the rapid upward and backward motion of the chain saw that can occur when the moving saw chain near the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar contacts an object such as a log or a branch. Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when the chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by contacting a foreign object in the wood. This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straight back toward the operator. Pull-In pulls the saw away from the operator. Either

ous injury. Avoid Pinch--Kickback: S Be extremely aware of situations or ob- structions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain. S Do not cut more than one log at a time. S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with- drawn from an undercut when bucking. Avoid Pull--In: S Always begin cutting with engine at full speed and saw housing against wood. S Use wedges made of plastic or wood. Nev- er use metal to hold the cut open. Kickback Path Avoid Obstructions Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK S Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents. S Never let the moving chain contact any ob- ject at the tip of the guide bar. S Keep the working area free from obstruc- tions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you are cutting through a particu- lar log or branch. S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in- 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 engine running. Make sure the bar clamp nuts are securely tight- ened after tensioning the chain. S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater chance of kickback occurring. S Cut one log at a time. S Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut. S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar (plunge cuts). S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain. S Use Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low- Kickback Chain specified for your saw. MAINTAIN CONTROL Never reverse hand positions Stand to the left of the saw Thumb on underside of handlebar Elbow locked S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands when the engine is running and don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Keep the fingers of your left hand encir- cling and your left thumb under the front handlebar. Keep your right hand complete- ly around the rear handle whether your are right handed or left handed. Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked. S Position your left hand on the front handle- bar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left hand positions for any type of cutting. S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet. S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain. S Do not overreach. You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control of saw. S Do not cut above shoulder height. It is diffi- cult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES WARNING: The following features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however, such features will not totally eliminate this dangerous reac- tion. As a chain saw user, do not rely only on safety devices. You must follow all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury. S Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on bar tip. A Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar has been demonstrated to significantly reduce

when tested in accordance with safety re- quirements for gasoline powered chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1. Small Radius Tip Symmetrical Guide Bar Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip S Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low- Kickback Chain has met kickback per- formance requirements when tested on a representative sample of chain saws be- low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified in ANSI B175.1. Low--Kickback Chain Not a Low--Kickback Chain Can Obstruct Material Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride Into Cutter S Handguard, designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar. S Position of front and rear handlebars, de- signed with distance between handles and “in-line” with each other. The spread and “in-line” position of the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back toward the operator if kick- back occurs. S Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback. ANSI B175.1-1991 “American National Standard for Powered Tools -- Gasoline Powered Chain Saw -- Safety Require- ments.” CHAIN BRAKE & CKA ANGLE WARNING: 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 lightning fast ac- tion which throws the bar and rotating chain back and up toward the operator. Kickback can be caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object. Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar. This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE SAFETY DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Reduced--kickback guide bars and low--kickback saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of kickback and are recommended. Your saw has a low kick- back chain and bar as original equipment. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a servicing dealer, or to the nearest au- thorized master service dealer. WARNING: Computed kickback angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in the CKA table below represents angle of kickback your bar and chain combinations will have when tested in accordance with CSA and ANSI standards. When purchasing replacement bar and chain, considerations should be given to the lower CKA values. Lower CKA values represent safer angles to the user, higher values indicate more angle and higher kick energies. Computed angles represented in the non-activated column in- dicate total energy and angle associated without activation of the chain brake during kickback. Activated angle represents chain stopping time relative to activation angle of chain break and resulting kick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA values represent a safer operating environment for the user. S Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide bar up and back toward operator. S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. S Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon safety devices built into your saw. The following guide bar and chain combina- tions meet kickback requirements of CSA Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used on saws listed in this manual. Use of bar and chain combinations other than those listed is not recommended and may not meet the CKA requirements per standard. CSA Z62.1 “Chain Saws -- Occupational Health and Safety” CSA Z62.3 “Chain Saw Kickback Occupa- tional Health and Safety”

BAR P/N Length CHAIN P/N 20” MODEL 380 21_ CKA without chain brake 952044795 952051482 330 21_ 952044795 20” 952051482 23_ 952051483 530044833 330 22” NOTE: This saw complies with Federal OSHA regulations for commercial logging. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool. SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen by law. If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the Spark Arrestor. Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau- tions can result in serious injury. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact your Authorized Service Dealer. ASSEMBLY Protective gloves (not provided) should be worn during assembly. ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not already attached) WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your saw is proper- ly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Always wear gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving! S Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and the chain brake from the saw. S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present). Chain Brake Chain Brake Nuts Assembly Tool Shipping Spacer S An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad- just the tension of the chain. It is very im- portant when assembling the bar, that the pin located on the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will move the adjustment pin up and down the screw. Locate this adjustment before you begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See illustration below. Adjustment Screw S Turn the adjusting screw counterclock- wise to move the adjusting pin almost as far as it will go to the rear. This should allow the pin to be near the correct position. Fur- ther adjustment may be necessary as you mount the bar. S Mount the bar as illustrated. S Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw as far as possible. S Prepare the chain by checking the proper direction. Without following the illustration it is easy to place the chain on the saw the wrong direction. Use the illustration of the chain to determine the proper direction. S Place the chain onto the sprocket located behind the clutch drum (see illustration). Fit the chain between the teeth in the sprocket. S Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into groove around the guide bar. S After chain is installed, pull bar forward un- til chain is snug in the groove of the bar.

ing sure the adjusting pin is aligned with the hole in the bar. Remember this pin moves the bar forward and backward as screw is turned. Install the chain brake. S Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten chain brake nuts. Install the bar Proper chain direction Tip of Bar Place chain onto the sprocket CHAIN TENSION (Including units with chain already installed) NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only. Attempting to tension the chain when the bar nuts are tight can cause damage. Checking the tension: Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust- ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain around the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too tight. If too loose, the chain will sag below the bar. Adjusting the tension: Chain tension is very important. Chain stretches during use. This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw. Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw. Adjusting Screw You can adjust chain tension by loosening the bar clamp nuts and turning adjusting screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on the bar. S If chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise. S If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clockwise. S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the bar clamp nuts with the combination screw- driver/wrench. S Recheck chain tension. Tension is correct when chain does not sag below the bar but still can be moved around the bar. WARNING: If the chain is operated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury. FUELING & LUBRICATION FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Poulan or Poulan ProR brand oil. If you do not use this oil, use a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1 (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 onces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container. Always read and follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION. BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION The bar and chain require continuous lu- brication. Lubrication is provided by the auto- matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain. Too little oil will cause overheating shown by smoke coming from the chain and/ or discoloration of the bar. In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil for adequate lubrication. Genuine Poulan or Poulan ProR bar and chain oil is recommended to protect your unit against excessive wear from heat and friction. Poulan or Poulan ProR oil resists high temperature thinning. If Poulan or

available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil. S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri- cation. S Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap. Oil Cap Fuel mix cap IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol--blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE section for addi- tional information. STARTING WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR- BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position. To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object. Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope. Use only 15”--18” of rope per pull. Left hand on front handle Starter rope handle Right foot through rear handle IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly. For cold weather starting, start the unit at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger. NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/ fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position. STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel) S Move ON/STOP switch to the ONposition. S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent. ON/STOP SWITCH ON STOP OFF FULL CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER Choke/Fast Idle Lever (SIDE VIEW) S Press the throttle lock with your right hand. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger; Press and hold the fast idle lock with your forefinger; release the throttle trigger. NOTE: If the throttle trigger is squeezed during starting, it will be necessary to reset the fast idle lock. S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand a maximum of 10 times. S Push the choke/fast idle lever in complete- ly (to the OFF CHOKE position). S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts. S Allow the engine to run for approximately 5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed. STARTING A WARM ENGINE: S Move ON/STOP switch to the ONposition. S Press the throttle lock with your right hand. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger; Press and hold the fast idle lock with your forefinger; release the throttle trigger. S Be sure choke/fast idle lever is in the OFF CHOKE position. S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts. S Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed. DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine) The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls. Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by following the warm engine starting procedure listed above. Insure the ON/ STOP switch is in the ON position. Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1--800--554--6723.

RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS- SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast ac- tion which throws the bar and rotating chain back and up toward the operator. Kickback can be caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object. Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar. This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE SAFETY DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Reduced--kickback guide bars and low--kickback saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of kickback and are recommended. Your saw has a low kick- back chain and bar as original equipment. If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake should be re- placed by an authorized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 1/32” thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an au- thorized service dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a ser- vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master service dealer. S This saw is equipped with a chain brake. The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs. S The inertia--activated chain brake is activated if the front hand guard is pushed forward, either manually (by hand) or automatically (by sudden movement). S If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. S When cutting with the 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 is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the en- gine running. Place the saw on firm ground. Hold the han- dles with both hands and apply full throttle. Activate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the hand guard without releas- ing your grip around the front handle. The chain should stop immediately. Inertia activating function control WARNING: When performing the following procedure, the engine must be turned off. Hold the chain saw approximately 14” (35 cm) above a stump or other wooden surface. Release your grip on the front handle and use the weight of the saw to let the top of the guide bar fall forward and contact the stump. When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the brake should activate. CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section. S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-wood building materials, etc. S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspect the saw and repair parts as necessary. S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and increase the possibility of kickback. S Practice cutting a few small logs us- ing the following techniques to get the “feel” of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. S Squeeze the throttle trigger and al- low the engine to reach full speed before cutting. S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log. S Keep the engine at full speed the en- tire time you are cutting. S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light downward pressure. S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the engine to idle. If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load, un- necessary wear can occur. S To avoid losing control when cut is complete, do not put pressure on saw at end of cut. S Stop the engine before setting the saw down. TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES WARNING: Check for broken or dead branches which can fall while cutting causing serious injury. Do not cut near build- ings or electrical wires if you do not know the direction of tree fall, at night since you will not be able to see well, or during bad weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds, etc. S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad- vance. S Clear the work area. You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing.

cause the tree to fall in a particular direc- tion. Natural conditions that can cause a tree to fall in a particular direction include: S The wind direction and speed. S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de- termine the direction of tree lean. S Weight and branches on one side. S Surrounding trees and obstacles. Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted, it can snap and fall toward the operator. Make sure there is enough room for the tree to fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths from the nearest person or other objects. En- gine noise can drown out a warning call. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta- ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made. Direction of Fall 45_ Plan a clear retreat path FELLING LARGE TREES (6 inches in diameter or larger) The notch method is used to fell large trees. A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de- sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree, the tree will tend to fall into the notch. NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots, remove them before making the notch. NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut- ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra- tion. Once the notch is cut remove the notch of wood from the tree. S After removing the cutout of wood, make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch. This is done by making a cut about two inches higher than the center of the notch. This will leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge. This hinge will help prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction. Notch First cut Second cut Final cut here 2 inches above center of notch. Opening of felling cut Closing of notch Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron. S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell- ing cut, or movement in the upper branches. S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down, and get away quickly on your planned re- treat path. S Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When a tree doesn’t fall completely, set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor. To avoid injury, do not cut down a partially fall- en tree with your saw. CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING) Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length. WARNING: Do not stand on the log being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control. Do not stand downhill of the log being cut. IMPORTANT POINTS S Cut only one log at a time. S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward oper- ator. S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot.

and roots are tangled. Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting by pulling out ex- posed and cleared logs first. TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING WARNING: If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it out. You can lose control of the saw resulting in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop the saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed easily. Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log. Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open. Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the saw against the log. When overcut- ting use light downward pressure. Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the under- side of the log with top of saw against the log. When undercutting use light upward pres- sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control. The saw will tend to push back toward you. WARNING: Never turn saw upside down to undercut. The saw cannot be con- trolled in this position. Always make your first cut on the compres- sion side of the log. The compression side of the log is where the pressure of the log’s weight is concentrated. Second cut First cut on compression side of log First cut on compression side of log Second cut BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of log. S Roll log over; finish with a second overcut. S Watch for saws with a compression side to prevent the saw from pinching. See il- lustration for cutting logs with a compres- sion side. BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP- PORT STAND S Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log. S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the diameter of the log. S Finish with your second cut. 1st Cut 2nd Cut Using a log for support 2nd Cut 1st Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut Using a support stand 2nd Cut 1st Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or ob- jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb- ing or pruning. Allowing such contact can re- sult in serious injury. WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat- forms, a log, or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw. IMPORTANT POINTS S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped on saw. Maintain secure footing and balance.

caution when cutting small size limbs. Slen- der material may catch saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. S Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released. S Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them. LIMBING S Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only then can limbing be done safely and prop- erly. S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work. S Start at base of the felled tree and work to- ward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut. S Keep the tree between you and the chain as much as possible. S Remove larger, supporting branches with the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques described in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT. S Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch saw. PRUNING WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a professional to do the job. S Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb. S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the trunk of the tree. First cut Second cut Third cut Collar Pruning technique SERVICE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized or Master Service Dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Lubricate bar sprocket hole After each use . . . . . . . Check: Fuel mixture level Before each use . . . . Bar lubrication Before each use . . . . . . . Chain tension Before each use . . . . . . . Chain sharpness Before each use . . . . For damaged parts Before each use . . For loose caps Before each use . . . . . . For loose fasteners Before each use . . . For loose parts Before each use . . . . . . Inspect and Clean: Bar Before each use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complete saw After each use . . . . . . . Air filter Every 5 hours* . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chain brake Every 5 hours* . . . . . . . . Spark arrestor screen and muffler Every 25 hours* . . . . . . . . . Replace spark plug Yearly . Replace fuel filter Yearly . . . * Hours of Operation AIR FILTER CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora- tive emissions. Cleaning the air filter: A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation. S Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is re- moved. S Remove the parts as illustrated. S Wash the filter in soap and water. S Replace parts. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli- cated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will occur if you turn the needles be- yond the limiter stops. BAR MAINTENANCE If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced through the cut, or been run with an improper amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-

age your chain and make cutting difficult. Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of the bar are worn. S Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of operation. S Remove sawdust from bar groove periodi- cally with a wire or putty knife. Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove Sprocket Hole Oil Holes CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools. We recommended you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener. IGNITION TIMING Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable. SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham- pion RCJ6Y. Gap to .025”. STORAGE WARNING: Stop engine and allow to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Store unit with all guards in place. Position so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out of reach of children. S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit. Start engine and allow to run until it stops. S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu- lar attention to the air intake area, keeping it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces. S Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Store in a dry area out of reach of children. CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel sys- tem parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alco- hol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to fuel mixture separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the engine. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. S Ignition switch off. S Engine flooded. S Fuel tank empty. S Spark plug not firing. S Fuel not reaching carburetor. . S Move ignition switch to ON. S See “Difficult Starting” in Operation Section. S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. S Install new spark plug. S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. Engine will not idle properly. S Carburetor requires adjustment . S Crankshaft seals worn. S Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. S Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. S Air filter dirty. S Spark plug fouled. S Carburetor requires adjustment. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. S Clean or replace air filter. S Clean or replace plug and regap. S Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. . Engine smokes excessively. S Too much oil mixed with gasoline. . S Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture. . WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

Contact your dealer. LIMITED WARRANTY Electrolux Home Products warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan or Poulan Pro brand gasoline chain saw is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline chain saw as follows from the original date of purchase. 2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for Household purposes. 60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro- ducing purposes. 30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental purposes. This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by im- proper handling, improper maintenance, or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by Electro- lux Home Products for this chain saw. Addi- tionally, this warranty does not cover dam- age caused by improper handling, improper maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any way which in our judgement affects its condi- tion or operation. This warranty does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other parts which wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover predelivery set--up, installa- tion of guide bar and chain, and normal ad- justments explained in the operator’s manu- al such as carburetor adjustments and chain tension adjustments. This warranty does not cover transportation costs. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX- PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA- TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR- RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON- SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Electrolux Home Products’ policy is to continuously improve its products. There- fore, Electrolux Home Products reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue models, designs, specifications, and acces- sories of all products at any time without no- tice or obligation to any purchaser. U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency/Environment Canada and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine. All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be de- signed, built, and equipped to meet the strin- gent anti--smog standards. POULAN/ WEED EATER must warrant the emission control system on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine. Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition sys- tem. Where a warrantable condition exits, POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered under war- ranty include diagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COV- ERAGE: If any emissions related part on your engine (as listed under Emissions Con- trol Warranty Parts List) is defective or a de- fect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emis- sion related part, the part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI- TIES: As the lawn and garden equipment en- gine owner, you are responsible for the per- formance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/WEED EATER recommends that you retain all re- ceipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine, but POU- LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your fail- ure to ensure the performance of all sched- uled maintenance. As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you should be aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and garden equipment engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main- tenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer. You are responsible for presenting your lawn and garden equipment engine to a POULAN/ WEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should con- tact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at

begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER servic- ing center. If you have any questions regard- ing your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN/WEED EAT- ER at 1--800--554--6723 WARRANTY PE- RIOD: Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part which is sched- uled for replacement as required mainte- nance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a war- ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN/ WEED EATER servicing center. CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any ques- tions regarding your warranty rights and re- sponsibilities, you should contact your near- est authorized service center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO GET WAR- RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re- pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723 MAINTENANCE, RE- PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/WEED EATER approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty mainte- nance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty. EMISSION CON- TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carbure- tor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is responsible for the performance of all re- quired maintenance as defined in the own- er’s manual. The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified. Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.