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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
1950/1975/2055/2050/2075/2150
2155/2175/2350/2375/2150PR
LESeries
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, Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. S 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 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 op- erator. Either of these events may cause you Small Radius Tip to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY Symmetrical Guide Bar UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU SHOUL
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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 and shall not be removed or otherwise dis- nuts 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) Adjusting the tension: Place chain onto the sprocket Chain tension is very important. Chain 7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fit- stretches during use. This is especially true ting the drive link
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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 slow- move when the engine runs at idle speed. If ly when refueling. the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR- BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this FUELING ENGINE manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot This engine is certified to operate on un- muffler can cause serious burns. leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline To stop the engine move the ON/STOP must be mixed with a good quality synthetic switch to t
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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 only Planaclearretreatpath light downward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or en- gine can result. S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the en- Direction of Fall gine to idle. If you run the saw at full 45_ throttle without a cutting load, unneces- sary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and engine. It is recommended that the engine not be operated for lon- FELLING LARGE TREES ger than 30 seconds
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NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use Overcutting wedges to open the cut if necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. Undercutting S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell- ing cut, or movement in the upper Undercutting involves cutting on the under- branches. side of the log with top of saw against the log. S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put
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st 1 Cut S Keep the tree between you and the chain. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting. S Remove larger, supporting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCK- ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT. S Always use an overcut to cut small and free- nd 2 Cut ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw. PRUNING Using asupport stand nd 2 Cut WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your sh
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2. Remove the bolt cover. AIR FILTER 3. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts. CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline Remove the muffler, muffler gasket, out- or other flammable solvent to avoid creating let guide and backplate. Notice the ori- a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora- entation of these parts for reassembling. tive emissions. 4. Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the Cleaning the air filter: muffler. Loosen and remove both A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- screws
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S Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in- 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. crease engine speed. 2. Remove the cylinder cover. S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock- 3. Pull off the spark plug boot. wise to decrease engine speed. 4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and If you require further assistance or are unsure discard. about performing this procedure, contact your 5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark authorized service dealer or call plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch 1--
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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 1. Move ignition switch to ON. 1. Ignition switch off. start or will run 2. See “Difficult Starting” in 2. Engine flooded. only a few Operation Section. seconds after 3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. starting. 4. Install new spark plug. 4. Spark plug not
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U.S.EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA- warranty shall be for a period of two years from TIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS COV- Agency, California Air Resources Board, Envi- ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ronment Canada and ELECTROLUX HOME PARTS. Repair or replacement of any war- PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to explain the ranted part will be performed at no charge to emissions control
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The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified. Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA. This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use: Moderate (50 hours) Intermediate (125 hours) Extended (300 hours) 18
