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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
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S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad- vance. Do not start cutting until you have a SAFETY RULES clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path. OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY WARNING: Always disconnect S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. spark plug wire and place wire where it can- Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by- not contact spark plug to prevent accidental standers or any combination of these per- starting when setting up, transporti
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marked container for all fuel purposes. Avoid Obstructions 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. Clear The Working Area S Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open REDUCE THE CHANCE OF flames from water heaters, electric motors KIC
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Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip Elbow locked 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-- Thumb on underside of Kickback Chain has met kickback per- handlebar formance requirements when tested on a representative sample of chain saws be- low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both in ANSI B175.1. hands when the engine is running an
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and bar as original equipment. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an autho- ASSEMBLY rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a ser- Protective gloves (not provided) should be vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized worn during assembly. master service dealer. S Tip contact in some cases may cause a light- ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the already attached) guide bar up and back toward the operator. S Pi
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S Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten Guide bar finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten chain brake nuts. Adjusting Screw S Using the screwdriver end of the bar tool, roll chain around guide bar to ensure all Mount the Bar links are in bar groove. Tip of Bar Proper chain direction Chain Adjustment Chain Brake Nuts Tool (Bar Tool) S Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Re- lease tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting screw until sag does not exist. S Tighten b
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS OPERATOR’S 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 T
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FUELING & LUBRICATION STARTING WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow- WARNING: The chain must not ly when refueling. move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR- FUELING ENGINE BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this This engine is certified to operate on manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot 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 synthetic 2-cycle air-c
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The chain brake should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part is worn ON/STOP SWITCH to less than 1/32” thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized ser- ON STOP vice dealer. Take your unit to the place of pur- 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--activa
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S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a Make sure there is enough room for the tree small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain to fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree and thus increase the possibility of kick- lengths from the nearest person or other ob- back. jects. Engine noise can drown out a warning S Practice cutting a few small logs using the call. following techniques to get the “feel” of us- Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta- ing your saw before you begin a major p
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Hingeholds treeonstump andhelps use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log. control fall Useawedge to removepinched saw Opening of felling cut Turn saw OFF and use aplastic or wooden wedge to force cut open. Overcutting begins on the top side of the log Closing of with the bottom of the saw against the log. When overcutting use light downward pres- notch sure. Overcutting Undercutting NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut
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S Finish with your second cut. S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are small size limbs which can catch the Usingalogforsupport saw chain and whip toward you or pull you nd off balance. Use extreme caution when 2 Cut cutting small size limbs. 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 Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid
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and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance. SERVICE Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks occur. CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST- WARNING: Disconnect the spark ING SCREEN plug before performing maintenance except Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op- for carburetor adjustments. eration or annually, whichever comes first. We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an authorized or Master Service Dealer. Outlet
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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS SPARK PLUG Your carburetor is equipped with limiter The spark plug should be replaced each caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli- year to ensure the engine starts easier and cated task. We recommend that you take runs better. your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer. S Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.S Damage will occur if you turn the needles be- Remove the cylinder cover. yond the limiter stops. S Pull off the spark plug boot. S Remove spark plug from cylinder and d
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not S Move ignition switch to ON. S Ignition switch off. start or will run S See “Difficult Starting” in S Engine flooded. only a few Operation Section. seconds after S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. S Fuel tank empty. starting. S Install new spark plug. S Spark plug not firing.
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be designed, built, and equipped to meet the formed at no charge to the owner at an ap- State’s stringent anti--smog standards. POU- proved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing LAN/WEED EATER must warrant the emis- center. If you have any questions regarding sion control system on your small off--road en- your warranty rights and responsibilities, you gine for the periods of time listed below should contact your nearest authorized service provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or center or call POULA
