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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
S1970
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all SafetyRules andOperating Instructionsbefore
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSYMBOLS WARNING! This chain Read and understand the instruction manual before saw can be dangerous! Care- using the chainsaw. lessorimproperusecancause serious or even fatal injury. Alwayswearappropriateearprotection,eyeprotectionandheadprotection. Always usetwohands when operatingthechain saw. WARNING! Contactingtheguidebartipwithanyobject should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to movesuddenlyupwardandbackward,whichmaycausese- rious injury. XX_ Measuredmaximumkic
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S Carefullyplanyoursawingoperationinad- Wipeup allfuelspills beforestarting saw. vance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea S Moveatleast10feet(3meters)fromfuel- clearworkarea,securefooting,and,ifyou ingsitebeforestarting engine. arefelling trees, a plannedretreat path. S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, OPERATEYOURSAWSAFELY straw,paper,etc. Slowlyremove fuelcap S Donotoperateachainsawwithonehand. andrefuel unit. Seriousinjurytotheoperator,helpers,by-
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AvoidObstructions Elbow locked Clear TheWorkingArea REDUCETHECHANCEOF KICKBACK S Recognize that kickback can happen. Thumbon undersideof With a basic understanding of kickback, handlebar you can reduce the element of surprise S Keepagood,firmgriponthesawwithboth which contributes toaccidents. hands when the engine is running and S Neverletthemovingchaincontactanyob- don’tletgo. Afirmgripwillhelpyoureduce ject at the tip of theguide bar. kickback and maintaincontrol of the saw. S Keep the working
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pushtheguidebarrapidlybacktowardtheop- Symmetrical Guide Bar erator. Either of these events may causeyou tolosecontrolofthesaw whichcouldresultin serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOURSAW. YOUSHOULDUSETHESAW Large RadiusTip PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a KICKBACK. Reduced--kickback guide bars contoured depth gauge and guard link and low--kickback saw chains reduce the which deflect kickback force and allow chance
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damage in otherwise healthy people. If responsible for maintaining the operating symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, conditionof these parts. Failure todo so is lossofstrength,changeinskincolorortexture, aviolationofthelaw. RefertotheSERVICE orlossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,orjoints, section for maintenance of the spark discontinue the use of this tool and seek arrestingscreen. medical attention. An anti-vibration system FailuretofollowallSafetyRulesandPrecau- does not guarantee the avoidanc
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Depth Gauge Cutters Guide Bar DriveLinks ChainAdjustment Tool Bar Nuts Adjusting 7. Place chain over and behind clutch re- (Bar Tool) Screw tainer, fittingthe drivelinks intheclutch drumsprocket. Adjusting the tension: 8. Fit bottom of drive links between the Chain tension is very important. Chains teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the stretch during use. This is especially true guide bar. duringthefirst few times youuseyour saw. 9. Fit chaindrive links into bar groove. Always check chain ten
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OPERATION KNOWYOURCHAINSAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAINSAW. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationof the various controls andadjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Front Handle Chain Front HandGuard Adjustment Tool Starter Rope (Bar Tool) ON/STOP Choke/ Switch Fast Idle Chain Muffler Lever Bar Bar OilFillCap Sprocket Hole Primer Bulb Starter Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Chain Chain Throttle Bra
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BEFORESTARTINGENGINE Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an enginewhileinstorage. Toavoidengineprob- lems,thefuelsystemshouldbeemptiedbefore WARNING: Besuretoreadthefuel storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas handlinginformationin thesafety rulessec- tank,starttheengineandletitrununtilthefuel tionofthismanualbeforeyoubegin.Ifyoudo linesandcarburetorareempty. Usefreshfuel notunderstandthefuelhandlinginformation nextseason.SeeSTORAGEsectionforaddi- do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek
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Startingcouldrequirepullingthestarterrope handlemanytimesdependingonhowbadly IGNITION theunitisflooded.Ifenginefailstostart,refer SWITCH totheTROUBLESHOOTINGTABLEorcall 1-800-554-6723. ON CHAINBRAKE STOP WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brakeistriggered.Withabrokenbrakeband, Choke the chain brake will not stop the chain. The Lever chainbrakeshouldbereplacedbyanautho- rizedservicedealerifanypartisworntoless than 0.020 ″ (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain bra
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OPERATINGTIPS Look for decay and rot. Ifthetrunkisrotted, it can snap and fall toward the operator. S Check chain tension before first use and Check for broken or dead branches which after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN can fall onyou whilecutting. TENSION intheASSEMBLY section. S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, Makesurethereisenoughroomforthetreeto masonry, non-wood building materials, etc. fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths S Stopthesaw if thechain strikes a foreign f
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Hingeholdstreeonstumpandhelps Useawedgetoremovepinchedsaw controlfall Opening of felling cut Turnsaw OFF andusea plastic or wooden wedgetoforcecut open. Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log. When overcutting use light downward pres- Closing of sure. notch Overcutting NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut if necessary to controlthedirectionoffall. Toavoidkickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic Undercutting wedge
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Usingalogforsupport S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are nd small size limbs which can catch the saw 2 Cut chainandwhiptowardyouorpullyouoffbal- ance. Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs or slender material. S Be alert for springback. Watch out for branchesthatarebentorunderpressure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the sawwhenthetensioninthewoodfibersis released. st 1 Cut S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping st 1 Cut over
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SERVICE S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP WARNING: Disconnect the spark switch functions properly by moving the switchtotheSTOPposition.Makesureen- plugbeforeperforming maintenanceexcept for carburetor adjustments. ginestops;thenrestartengineandcontinue. S Fuel Tank -- Do not use saw if fuel tank Werecommendallserviceandadjustments shows signs of damage or leaks. notlistedinthismanualbeperformedbyan S OilTank-- Donotusesawifoiltankshows authorizedor Master ServiceDealer. signs ofdamageor leaks.
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specifiedforyoursaw intherepairparts listor Cylinder on the decal located on the chain saw. Air Filter Cover CHECKFUELMIXTURELEVEL Cover S See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- ERATION section. LUBRICATION Air Filter Bar Oil FillCap S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OILunder the OPERATION section. INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK INSPECTANDCLEANUNITAND ARRESTINGSCREEN Astheunitisused,carbondepositsbuildup DECALS on the muffler and spark arresting screen, S After each use, inspect complete unit for andmustberemovedt
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6. Reinstall the spark plug boot. CARBURETORADJUSTMENT 7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws. Tighten securely. WARNING: Thechainwillbemov- ingduringmostofthisprocedure.Wearyour Cylinder protectiveequipmentandobserve allsafety Cover precautions.Thechainmustnotmoveatidle speed. Thecarburetorhasbeencarefullyset atthe factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of thefollowingconditions: Spark S Chainmovesatidle.SeeIDLESPEED--T PlugBoot adjusting procedure. S Sawwillnotidle.SeeID
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ENGINE OTHER S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon S Donot storegasoline fromone seasonto of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) another. through the spark plug opening. Slowly S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to pullthestarterrope8to10timestodistrib- rust. ute oil. S Replace spark plug with new one of rec- ommended type andheat range. S Cleanair filter. S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, andbolts.Replaceanydamaged,broken, or worn parts. S At the beginning of the next season
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LIMITEDWARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., tydoesnotcoverpredeliveryset--up,instal- warrants totheoriginalpurchaser thateach lationofguidebarandchain,andnormalad- new PoulanR brand gasoline chain saw is justments explained in the instruction free from defects in material and workman- manualsuchascarburetoradjustmentsand ship and agrees to repair or replace under chain tension adjustments. This warranty this warranty any defective gasoline chain does not cover transportationcosts. saw as fol
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AGE: This warranty shall be for a period of COVERED: All failures caused by abuse, two years from the initial date of purchase. neglect, or improper maintenance are not WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR RE- covered.ADD--ONORMODIFIEDPARTS: PLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re- The useof add--onor modifiedparts canbe placementofanywarrantedpartwillbeper- grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. formed at no charge to the owner at an ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., approved ELECTROLUX HOME PROD- is not liabl
