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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
1950/1975/2050/2055/2075/2150
2155/2175/2350/2375/2150PR
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. less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause se- r
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S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad- marked container for all fuel purposes. vance. Do not start cutting until you have a Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. clear work area, secure footing, and, if you S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel- are felling trees, a planned retreat path. ing site before starting engine. S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. stra
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Avoid Obstructions Elbow locked Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK S Recognize that kickback can happen. Thumb on underside of handlebar With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents. S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both S Never let the moving chain contact any ob- hands when the engine is running and ject at the tip of the guide bar. don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce S Keep the working area f
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Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar can be caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object. Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar. This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these events Small Radius Tip may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even Symmetrical Guide Bar death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU
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The chain is sharp and can cut you even when NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- it is not moving! mercial logging, a chain brake is required 1. Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and shall not be removed or otherwise dis- and the chain brake from the saw. abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula- 2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if tions for Commercial Logging. present). SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations Location of shipping spacer through prolonged use of gasoline powered ha
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Depth Gauge Cutters Checking the tension: Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust- ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain around the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too tight. If too loose, the chain will sag below the bar. Drive Links Chain Adjustment Chain Brake Nuts Tool (Bar Tool) Place chain onto the sprocket 7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting Adjusting the tension: the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket. Chain tension is very important. Chain 8. Fit bottom of
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW 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. Front Handle Front Hand Guard Chain Adjustment Tool Starter Rope (Bar Tool) ON/STOP Switch Muffler Chain Primer Bulb Starter Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Fast Idle Lock Throttle Chain Lockout Directi
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FUELING & LUBRICATION STARTING WARNING: The chain must not WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly move when the engine runs at idle speed. If when refueling. the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR- FUELING ENGINE BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this This engine is certified to operate on un- manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline muffler can cause serious burns. must be mixed with a good quality synthetic To stop the engine move the ON/STOP 2-cycle air-c
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back toward the front handle as far as NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is try- possible. ing to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake and immediately proceed to the next step. must be disengaged. 6. Push the choke knob in completely (to the OFF position); pull the starter rope Disengaged until the engine starts. Engaged CHOKE (SIDE VIEW) Braking function control Choke knob OFF FULL CAUTION: The chain brake must be checked several times daily. Th
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S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert FELLING LARGE TREES only light downward pressure. If you (6 inches in diameter or larger) force the cut, damage to the bar, The notch method is used to fell large trees. chain, or engine can result. A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de- S Release the throttle trigger as soon as sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is the cut is completed, allowing the en- made on the opposite side of tree, the tree gine to idle. If you run the saw at fu
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S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down, Undercutting involves cutting on the under- and get away quickly on your planned re- side of the log with top of saw against the log. treat path. When undercutting use light upward pres- S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control. with your saw. Be extremely cautious with The saw will tend to push back toward you. partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When a tree doesn’t fall com- WARNING: N
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Using asupport stand PRUNING nd 2 Cut WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a professional to do the job. S Make your first 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 a 1 to 2 inch collar st from the truck of the tree. 1 Cut nd 2 Cut Second cut Third cut LIMBING AND PRUNING Collar WARNING: Be alert for and guard First
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harmful emissions. Always clean after 15 5. Replace any broken or cracked muffler tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which- parts. ever comes first. Clean more frequently in 6. Reinstall diffuser and spark arresting dusty conditions. A used aire filter can never screen assembly with round holes facing be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re- up. place your air filter with a new one after every 7. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws. 50 hours of operation, or annually, whichever Tighten
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1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. sparks or open flames from water heaters, 2. Remove the cylinder cover. electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. 3. Pull off the spark plug boot. Store unit with all guards in place. Position so 4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and that any sharp object cannot accidentally discard. cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out 5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark of reach of children. plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch S Before storing, drain a
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fects its condition or operation. This warranty does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters, NEED ASSISTANCE? starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpen- ing, bars, chains, and other parts which wear NEED ASSISTANCE? and require replacement with reasonable Call 1---800---554---6723. use during the warranty period. This warran- NEED SERVICE PART? ty does not cover predelivery set--up, instal- Contact your dealer or place of purchase. lation of guide bar and chain, and normal ad- justments ex
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PARTS. Repair or replacement of any war- PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts ranted part will be performed at no charge to can be grounds for disallowing a warranty the owner at an approved POULAN/WEED claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to EATER servicing center. If you have any ques- cover failures of warranted parts caused by the tions regarding your warranty rights and re- use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO sponsibilities, you should contact your nearest FILE A CLAIM: If you
