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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
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WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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IDENTIFICATION OFSYMBOLS Read and understand the WARNING! This chain instruction manual before saw can be dangerous! Care- using the chain saw. lessorimproperusecancause serious or even fatal injury. Alwayswearappropriate earprotection, eyeprotectionandheadprotection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bartipwith anyobject should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to movesuddenlyupwardandbackward,whichmaycausese- rious injury. XX_ Measur
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S Carefullyplanyoursawingoperation inad- marked container for all fuel purposes. vance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. clearworkarea,securefooting, and, ifyou S Moveat least 10feet (3meters) fromfuel- are felling trees, a planned retreat path. ing site before starting engine. S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a OPERATEYOURSAWSAFELY non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, S Donotoperateachainsawwithonehand. straw,paper,etc. Slowly remove fuel
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Avoid Obstructions Elbow locked Clear The Working Area Thumb on underside of REDUCETHECHANCEOF handlebar KICKBACK S Keepagood,firmgriponthesawwithboth S Recognize that kickback can happen. hands when the engine is running and With a basic understanding of kickback, don’tletgo. Afirmgripwillhelpyoureduce you can reduce the element of surprise kickback and maintain control of the saw. which contributes to accidents. Keep the fingers of your left hand encir- S Neverletthemovingchaincontactanyob- cl
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action may push the guide bar rapidly back Symmetrical Guide Bar 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. DONOTRELYUPONANYOFTHE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU Large Radius Tip SHOULDUSETHESAWPROPERLYAND S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re- contoured depth gauge and guard link duced--kickback guide bars and low--kick- which deflect kickback force and allow back saw
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weather has been linked to blood vessel Location of shipping spacer damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, lossofstrength,changeinskincolorortexture, orlossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,orjoints, 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 Chain Brake closely their physical condition and the
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S Place the chain over and behind the Adjusting thetension: clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch Chain tension is very important. Chain drum sprocket. 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. An adjusting screw (located on the guide bar ) is used to adjust the tension of the chain(see illustration). S Turnadjusting screwclockwiseuntilchain solidly contacts bottom of guide
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OPERATION KNOWYOURSAW 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 Front Handle Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Starter Rope ON/STOP Switch Muffler Chain Primer Bulb Starter Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Chain Throttle Direction Lockout Adjusting Rear of Tr
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FUELING & LUBRICATION STARTING WARNING: Removefuelcapslow- WARNING: The chain must not ly when refueling. move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer toCAR- FUELINGENGINE BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this This engine is certified to operate on manual. Avoidcontact withthemuffler.Ahot unleaded gasoline. Before operation, muffler can cause serious burns. gasoline must be mixed with a good quality To stop the engine move the ON/STOP 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We
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The chain brake should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part isworn ON/STOP SWITCH to less than 1/32” thick. Repairs on achain brakeshould bemadebyanauthorized ser- ON STOP vicedealer.Takeyourunittotheplaceofpur- chase if purchased from a servicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master service CHOKE/FASTIDLE LEVER dealer. (SIDE VIEW) 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
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S Keepthechainoutofdirtandsand. Evena Planaclearretreatpath smallamountofdirtwillquicklydullachain and thus increase the possibility of kick- back. S Practice cutting afewsmalllogs usingthe following techniques togetthe“feel”ofus- Direction of Fall ing your saw before you begin a major 45_ sawing operation. S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting. FELLINGLARGETREES S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log. (6 inches in diameter or larger)
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Overcutting Undercutting NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut when necessary to controlthedirectionoffall. Toavoidkickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. S Bealerttosignsthatthetreeisreadytofall: cracking sounds, widening ofthe fellingcut, or movement in the upper branches. Undercutting involvescuttingontheunder- S Astreestartstofall, stop saw,put itdown, sideofthelogwithtopofsawagainst thelog. and get away quickly on you
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st 1 Cut S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them. LIMBING S Alwayslimbatreeafteritiscutdown. Only then canlimbing bedonesafely andprop- nd erly. 2 Cut S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled treetosupport the treeasyouwork. S Startatthebaseofthefelledtreeandwork Usingasupport stand toward the top, cutting branches and nd 2 Cut limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut. S Keep the tree between youand the chain. Cut from the side of the tr
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Muffler Diffuser MAINTENANCESCHEDULE Spark Lubricate bar Arresting sprocket hole ....... After each use Screen Muffler Check: Cover Fuel mixture level.... Before each use Screws Bar lubrication....... Before each use Chain tension ....... Before each use Chain sharpness .... Before each use For damaged parts .. Before each use Muffler Muffler For loose caps ...... Before each use Body Cover For loose fasteners... Before each use For loose parts...... Before each use Cleaning is required every 25
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File Rail Edges STORAGE and Sides Square WARNING: Stop engine and allow tocool, and securethe unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel Worn Groove Correct Groove in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, sparks or open flames from water heaters, theguidebarisbentorcracked,orwhenexce- electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. ss heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re- Storeunitwithallguardsinplace.Positionso placemen
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bars,chains,andotherpartswhichwearand require replacement with reasonable use LIMITED WARRANTY during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover predelivery set--up, installa- tion of guide bar and chain, and normal ad- ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS justments explained intheinstruction manu- NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out- alsuchascarburetoradjustments andchain doorProducts, Inc.,warrantstotheoriginal tensionadjustments. Thiswarranty doesnot purchaserthateachnewPoulan PRObrand cover transp
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begins on the date the lawn and garden IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance OFCOVERAGE: This warranty shall befor are not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED a period of two years from the initial date of PARTS: Theuseof add--onor modifiedparts purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR can be grounds for disallowing a warranty ORREPLACEMENT OFPARTS.Repairor claim.POULAN/WEEDEATERisnotliableto replacement of any warranted part will
