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Manual del Operador
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IDENTIFICATION OFSYMBOLS 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 theguide bartipwith anyobject should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to movesuddenlyupwardandbackward,whichmaycausese- rious injury. XX_ Measured maximum kickback value, without chain brake, for the bar and chai
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ing checked regularly as chain saw noise S Keepthehandles dry,clean, andfreeofoil can damage hearing. Secure hair above or fuel mixture. shoulder length. S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas- S Keep all parts of yourbody away from the teners securely tightened. chain when the engine is running. S Use only Poulan or Poulan Pro accesso- S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a ries and replacement parts as recom- minimum of30feet (10meters)awayfrom mended. the work area. Do not allow other
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Avoid Pinch--Kickback: MAINTAINCONTROL S Be extremely aware of situations or ob- structions thatcancausematerial topinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain. S Do not cut more than one log at a time. Stand to the left S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with- of the saw drawn from an undercut when bucking. Avoid Pull--In: S Alwaysbegin cutting withtheengine atfull Thumb on speedandthesawhousing against wood. underside of S Use wedges made of plastic or wood. handlebar Never use metal to hold
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bar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar action may push the guide bar rapidly back hasbeendemonstrated tosignificantly re- toward the operator. Either of these events ducethenumberandseriousness ofkick- may cause you to lose control of the saw backs when tested in accordance with which could result in serious injury or even safety requirements for gasoline powered death. DONOTRELYUPONANYOFTHE chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1. DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULDUSETHESAWPROPERLYAND Reduced Kic
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Computed kickbackangle(CKA) Table BAR Length MODEL P/N CHAIN P/N CKA without chain brake 8_ 220 530044834 16” 952051480 _ 18” 6 530044835 952051481 260 NOTE: This saw complies with Federal S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present). OSHA regulations for commercial logging. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to Location of shipping spacer vibrations throughprolonged useofgasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulati
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S Using the screwdriver end of the bar tool, Tip of Bar roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove. Proper chain direction Chain Adjustment Chain Brake Nuts Tool (Bar Tool) S Liftuptipofguidebartocheckforsag. Re- lease tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting Place chain onto the sprocket screw until sag does not exist. CHAIN TENSION (Including units with S Tighten bar clamp nuts with the bar tool. chain already installed) Torque to 10--15 ft/lbs. NOTE: When adjusting chain t
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Cylinder Cover Chain Throttle Direction Lockout Adjusting Rear of Travel Screw Handle Throttle Guide Bar Chain Brake Nuts Choke/ Chain Chain Trigger Fast Idle Brake Catcher Lever ON/STOPSWITCH CHAINBRAKE The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the The CHAINBRAKE is adevice designed to engine. stopthechainifkickbackoccurs. Thechain brake activates automatically inthe event of THROTTLETRIGGER kickback. The chain brake activates manu- The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine allyifthefronthandguardispushedf
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engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE section for addi- ON/STOP tional information. Switch Primer Bulb STARTING WARNING: The chain must not ON/STOP SWITCH move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer toCAR- ON STOP BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoidcontact withthemuffler.Ahot CHOKE/FASTIDLE LEVER muffler can cause serious burns. (SIDE VIEW) To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switc
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duced--kickback guide bars and low--kick- back saw chains reduce the chance and CUTTING METHODS magnitude of kickback and are recom- mended. Yoursawhasalowkickbackchain IMPORTANTPOINTS and bar as original equipment. If the brake S Check chain tension before first use and band is worn too thin it maybreak when the after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN chainbrakeistriggered. Withabrokenbrake TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section. band, thechainbrakewillnotstopthechain. S Cut wood only. Donotcut metal,
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Look for decay and rot. Ifthetrunkisrotted, Hingeholds treeonstump andhelps it can snap and fall toward the operator. control fall Check for broken or dead branches which Opening can fall on you while cutting. of felling Makesurethere isenough roomforthetree cut to fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths fromthenearest personorotherob- jects. Enginenoisecandrownoutawarning call. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta- ples,andwirefromthetreewherecutsareto be made. Closing of Planacl
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useametalwedge. Donotattempt torestart S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the yoursawwhen itispinched orhunginalog. diameter of the log. S Finish with your second cut. Useawedge to removepinched saw Usingalogforsupport nd 2 Cut Turn saw OFF and use aplastic or wooden wedge to force cut open. Overcutting beginsonthetopsideofthelog with the bottom of the saw against the log. When overcutting use light downward pres- st 1 Cut sure. st 1 Cut Overcutting Undercutting nd 2 Cut Undercutting involves
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sawwhenthetension inthewoodfibers is MAINTENANCESCHEDULE released. S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear Lubricate bar branches out of the way to avoid tripping sprocket hole ....... After each use over them. Check: LIMBING Fuel mixture level.... Before each use S Alwayslimbatreeafteritiscutdown. Only Bar lubrication....... Before each use then canlimbing bedonesafely andprop- Chain tension ....... Before each use erly. Chain sharpness .... Before each use S Leave the larger limbs underneat
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S Whenrailtopisuneven, useaflatfiletore- Muffler Diffuser store square edges and sides. Spark Arresting File Rail Edges Screen and Sides Muffler Square Cover Screws Worn Groove Correct Groove Replace guide barwhen thegroove isworn, the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when excessheating orburring oftherailsoccurs. Muffler Muffler If replacement is necessary, use only the Body Cover guide barspecified foryoursawintherepair partslistoronthedecal locatedonthechain Cleaning is required every 25 hour
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openflamefromhotwaterheaters,electric to fuel mixture separation and formation of motors or switches, furnaces, etc. acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage S Store inadryarea outof thereach ofchil- the engine. dren. NEED ASSISTANCE? CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming inessential fuelsystem NEED ASSISTANCE? parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel Call 1--800--554--6723. hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol blended fuels(called gasoholor usingethanol N
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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 inthe operator’smanu- NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out- alsuchascarburetoradjustments andchain doorProducts, Inc.,warrantstotheoriginal tensionadjustments. Thiswarranty doesnot purchaserthateachnewPoulan PRObrand cover transpo
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shallbeforaperiod oftwoyearsfromtheini- causedbyabuse,neglect,orimpropermain- tial dateofpurchase. WHATISCOVERED: tenancearenotcovered.ADD--ONORMO- REPAIRORREPLACEMENT OF PARTS. DIFIED PARTS: Theuseofadd--onormodi- Repairorreplacement ofanywarrantedpart fied parts can be grounds for disallowing a will be performed at no charge to the owner warranty claim. Poulan/Weed Eater is not li- at an approved Poulan/Weed Eater servic- able to cover failures of warranted parts ingcenter.Ifyouhaveanyquestion
