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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
1950/2025/2050/2075
2150/2175/2350/2375
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strenuouswork,checkwithyourdoctor before operating achain saw. SAFETY RULES S Carefullyplanyoursawingoperation in advance. Do not start cutting until you haveaclear work area, secure footing, WARNING: Always disconnect spark and, if you are felling trees, a planned plug wire and place wire where it cannot retreat path. contact spark plug to prevent accidental OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY starting when setting up, transporting, ad- S justing ormakingrepairs except carburetor Do not operate a chain saw
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open flames, or work that could cause Avoid Pull---In: sparks. Allow engine to cool beforere- S Always begincutting withthe engineat fueling. fullspeedandthesaw housingagainst S Mixandpourfuelinanoutdoorareaon wood. bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, S Use wedges made of plastic or wood. well ventilated place; and use an ap- Neverusemetaltoholdthecutopen. proved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipeupallfuelspillsbefore starting saw. S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling s
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back Guide Bar has been demon- MAINTAIN CONTROL strated to significantly reduce thenum- Stand to the left berandseriousness ofkickbacks when tested in accordance with safety re- of the saw quirements forgasoline poweredchain saws as set by ANSI B175.1. S Low---Kickback Chain,designed with a contoured depth gaugeandguardlink which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low---Kickback Chain has met kick- back performance requirements when tested on a representativ
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SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations Location of shipping spacer 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 disordersorabnormalswellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked toblood vessel damage inotherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms occur suchas numbness,pain,lossofstrength,changein skin color ortexture, orloss offeeling inthe Clamp Nuts Bar Clamp fingers, hands, or jo
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S Replace thebarclampnutsandtighten finger tight. Once the chain is ten- sioned you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts. Chain moves freely Mount the Bar Tip of Bar Lifts only 1/8 of aninch from bar. FUELING &LUBRICATION FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on Proper chain direction unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline mustbemixedwithagoodquality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommendPoulan/WeedEaterbrandoil.If you do not use this oil, use a good quality 2-cycle air-c
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IGNITION SWITCH STARTING SIDE VIEW ON WARNING: The chain must not move STOP when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chainmovesatidlespeedrefertoCARBURE- TOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual.Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can CHOKE cause serious burns. (SIDE VIEW) To stop the engine move the switch to the STOP orOFF 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. Choke Knob OFF FULL U
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S Allow the chain to cut for you. Ex- FELLING LARGE TREES ert only light downward pressure. (6 inches in diameter or larger) If you force the cut, damage to the Thenotchmethod isusedtofelllargetrees. bar,chain, or engine can result. A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the S Release the throttle trigger as desired direction offall. After afelling cutis soon as the cut is completed, al- made on the opposite side of tree, the tree lowing the engine to idle. If you will tend to fall into the n
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S Bealerttosignsthatthetreeisreadyto Undercutting involves cutting on the un- fall: cracking sounds, widening of the dersideofthelogwithtopofsawagainstthe felling cut, or movement in the upper log. When undercutting use light upward branches. pressure. Hold saw firmly and maintain S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it control. The saw will tend to push back to- down, and get away quickly on your ward you. planned retreat path. Overcutting Undercutting S Beextremely cautious withpartially fa
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sure.Avoid being struck by the branch Using asupport stand nd 2 Cut orthesawwhenthetensioninthewood fibers is released. S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them. st 1 Cut LIMBING S Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only then can limbing be done safely st Using asupport stand 1 Cut and properly. S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you nd 2 Cut work. S Start at the base of the felled tree and work t
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er amount of barlubrication it may be nec- essary to service your bar. A worn bar will SERVICE damage your chain and make cutting diffi- cult. Werecommend allserviceandadjustments Replaceyourbarifbentortheinside railsof notlistedinthismanualbeperformed byan the bar are worn. authorized or Master Service Dealer. S Cleantheoilholesaftereach5hoursof operation MAINTENANCESCHEDULE S Remove sawdust frombargrooveperi- odically with awire or putty knife. Check: Fuel Mixture Level.. Before each use Bar L
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period. This warranty does not cover predeliveryset---up,installationofguidebar TROUBLESHOOTING and chain, and normal adjustments explained inthe operator’s manual suchas carburetor adjustments and chain tension Engine will not start. adjustments. This warrantydoes notcover transportation costs. S Ignition switch off. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC S Engine flooded. LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE S Fuel tank empty. OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM S Spark plug not firing. STATE TO STATE. S Fuel no
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POULAN/WEED EATER. OWNER’SWAR- only for regular inspection to the effect of RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn “repair or replace as necessary” shall be and garden equipment engine owner, you warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part are responsible for the performance of the which is scheduled for replacement as re- required maintenance listed in your Own- quired maintenance shall be warranted for er’s Manual. POULAN/WEED EATER rec- the period of time up to the first scheduled ommends that you
