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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
2250/2450/2550
ForOccasionalUseOnly
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. Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a S 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 Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re- S 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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Computed kickbackangle(CKA) Table BAR Length MODEL P/N CHAIN P/N CKA without chain brake 24_ 2250 952044368 14! 952051209 2250/2450 952044370 16! 952051211 19_ 14_ 952044418 18! 952051338 2550 NOTE: If thissawistobeusedforcommer- ciallogging,achainbrakeisrequiredandshall ASSEMBLY notberemovedorotherwisedisabledtocom- ply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Com- Protective gloves (not provided) should be mercial Logging. worn during assembly. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations ATTACHINGTHEBAR&CH
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CHAIN TENSION (Including units with chainalready 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. Mount the Bar Checkingthetension: Usethescrewdriverendofthe chainadjust- 6. Carefullyremovethechainfromthepack- menttool(bartool)tomovethechainaround age. Hold chain with the drive links as the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too shown. tight.Iftooloose,
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OPERATION KNOW YOURSAW 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 Bar Sprocket Hole Starter Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Chain Throttle Direction Lockout R
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FUELING & LUBRICATION STARTING The chain must not WARNING: WARNING: Removefuelcapslow- move when the engine runs at idle speed. If ly when refueling. the chain moves at idle speed refer toCAR- BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this FUELINGENGINE manual. Avoidcontact withthemuffler.Ahot This engine is certified to operate on muffler can cause serious burns. unleaded gasoline. Before operation, To stop the engine move the ON/STOP gasoline must be mixed with a good quality switch to the STOP position. synt
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S If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged bypulling thefronthandguard ON/STOP back toward the front handle as far as Switch possible. S Whencuttingwiththesaw,thechainbrake Primer must be disengaged. Bulb Disengaged ON/STOP SWITCH Engaged ON STOP CHOKE/FASTIDLE LEVER (SIDE VIEW) Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be checked several times daily. The engine mustberunningwhenperforming thisproce- dure. Thisistheonlyinstancewhenthesaw should beplaced onthe ground with
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S Begin cutting with the saw frame FELLINGLARGETREES against the log. (6 inches in diameter or larger) S Keeptheengine atfull speedtheentire The notch method isused tofell large trees. time you are cutting. Anotchiscutonthesideofthetreeinthede- S Allowthechaintocutforyou.Exertonly sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is light downward pressure. If you force made on the opposite side of tree, the tree thecut,damagetothebar,chain,oren- will tend to fall into the notch. gine can result. NOT
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S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree withyoursaw. Beextremely cautious with Neverturn sawupside WARNING: partially fallen trees that may be poorly down to undercut. The saw cannot be con- supported. When a tree doesn’t fall com- trolled in this position. pletely,setthesawasideandpulldownthe Always make your first cut on the compres- tree with a cable winch, block and tackle, sionsideofthelog. Thecompressionsideof or tractor. the log is where the pressure of the log’s CUTTINGAFALLENTREE weig
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Usingasupport stand PRUNING nd 2 Cut WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches arehigher thanyourshoulder.Get a professional to do the job. S Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb. st 1 Cut S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a1to2inchcollarfrom st 1 Cut the truck of the tree. nd 2 Cut Second cut Third cut LIMBING ANDPRUNING Collar WARNING: Be alert for and guard First cut against k
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7. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws. Cleaning theair filter: Tighten securely. A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and CARBURETORADJUSTMENTS harmful emissions. Always clean after 15 Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which- Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. ever comes first. Clean more frequently in We recommend that you take your unit to an dustyconditions. Ausedairefiltercannever auth
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socket wrench. Spark plug gap should S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit. be 0.025 inches. Start engine and allow torununtil it stops. 6. Reinstall the spark plug boot. S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu- 7. Reinstall thecylinder coverand 3screws. larattention tothe airintake area, keeping Tighten securely. it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and Cylinder sponge to clean the plastic surfaces. Screws Cover S Donotstoretheunitorfuelinaclosedarea Spark where fuel vapors can
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LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., tydoes not coverpredelivery set--up, instal- warrants to the original purchaser that each lation ofguide barandchain,andnormalad- new PoulanR brand gasoline chain saw is justments explained in the instruction free from defects in material and workman- manual suchascarburetor adjustments and ship and agrees to repair or replace under chain tension adjustments. This warranty this warranty any defective gasoline chain does not cover transportation co
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the owner at an approved POULAN/WEED can be grounds for disallowing a warranty EATERservicingcenter.Ifyouhaveanyques- claim.POULAN/WEEDEATERisnotliableto tions regarding your warranty rights and re- coverfailuresofwarrantedpartscausedbythe sponsibilities,youshouldcontactyournearest use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO authorized service center or call POULAN/ FILEACLAIM:Ifyouhaveany questionsre- WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WAR- garding your warranty rights and responsibili- RANTYPERIOD:
