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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
ES300
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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SAFETY RULES dication. You must be in good physical WARNING: When using electric condition and mentally alert. If you gardening appliances, basic safety have any condition that might be ag- precautions must always be followed gravated by strenuous work, check to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, with doctor before operating. Watch and serious injury. Read and follow all what you are doing. Use common instructions. sense. S Do not start cutting until you have a WARNING: Always disconnect c
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S Keep the handles dry and clean and larized extension cord only one way. If free from oil and grease. the plug does not fit fully into the exten- S Keep oil cap and fasteners securely sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plug tightened. still does not fit, obtain a correct polar- S Nonconforming replacement compo- ized extension cord. A polarized exten- nents or the removal of safety devices sion cord will require the use of a polar- may cause damage to the unit and pos- ized wall outlet. This p
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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK S Recognize that kickback can happen. Follow all safety rules to help avoid kick- With a basic understanding of kickback, back and other forces which can result in you can reduce the element of surprise serious injury. which contributes to accidents. S Never let the moving chain contact Kickback Path any object at the tip of the guide bar. S Keep working area free from obstruc- tions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any obstruct
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Small Radius Right Hand Left Hand Tip Guide Bar Large Radius Tip Guide Bar S Low Kickback Chain has met kickback performance requirements when tested on the representative sample of these chain saws specified in ANSI B175.1. S Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it is in a straight line with Low Kickback Chain your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts. Stand Contoured Depth Gauge slightly to the left side of the saw to Elongated Guard Link keep your body from bein
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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR MODEL CHAIN P/N CKA P/N Length ES300 952044758 14! 952051469 20_ SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- double insulation system only provides tions through prolonged use of hand added protection against injury resulting tools could cause blood vessel or nerve from an internal electrical insulation damage in the fingers, hands, and joints failure. of people prone to circulation disorders WARNING: All electrical repairs to or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR 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 refer- ence. Hand Guard Bar Oil Cap Trigger Lockout Chain Adjustment Screw Button Power Cord Bar Trigger Switch Bar Clamp Chain TRIGGER SWITCH BAR OIL CAP The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on The BAR OIL CAP is used to fill the bar oil the unit
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GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL S Keep the cord away from the cutting The bar and chain require lubrication. The area. Position cord so it will not be chain oiler provides lubrication to the caught on branches and the like dur- chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar ing cutting. oil tank before each cutting session. Lack S To avoid losing control when cut is of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain. complete, do not put pressure on Too little oil will cause overheating shown saw at end of cut. b
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FELLING LARGE TREES S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it (6 inches in diameter or larger) down, and get away quickly on your The notch method is used to fell large planned retreat path. trees. A notch is cut on the side of the tree S DO NOT use your saw to cut down a par- in the desired direction of fall. After a felling tially fallen tree. Be extremely cautious cut is made on the opposite side of tree, with partially fallen trees that may be the tree will tend to fall in the direction of
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st Overcutting Undercutting 1 Cut nd 2 Cut Undercutting involves cutting on the un- derside of the log with top of saw against nd Using asupport stand 2 Cut the log. When undercutting use light up- ward pressure. Hold saw firmly and main- tain control. The saw will tend to push back toward you. WARNING: Never turn saw upside st 1 Cut down to undercut. The saw cannot be controlled in this position. Always make your first cut on the com- st pressions side of the log. The compres- 1 Cut sion side o
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S Remove larger branches with the cut- S Finish the pruning operation by using ting techniques described BUCKING an overcut so that the stump of the WITHOUT A SUPPORT. limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches (3--5 cm) S Always use an overcut to cut small from the trunk of the tree. Second cut and freely hanging limbs. Undercut- ting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw. PRUNING First cut WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs 1/3 of way shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your
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CHECK CHAIN TENSION CHECK GUIDE BAR Conditions which require guide bar main- WARNING: Wear protective tenance: gloves when handling chain. The chain S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle. is sharp and can cut you even when it is S Saw has to be forced through the cut. not moving. S Inadequate supply of oil to the bar and Chain tension is very important. Chain chain. stretches during use. This is especially Check the condition of the guide bar each true during the first few times you use your tim
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S Check bar and chain oil before use INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND and every 15 minutes while operating LABELS the saw. See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN S After each use, inspect complete unit OIL under the OPERATION section. for loose or damaged parts. Clean the S Lubricate bar sprocket hole after each unit and labels using a damp cloth with use. a mild detergent. S Wipe off the unit and labels with a clean dry cloth. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CHAIN SHARPENING S Turn the adjusting screw counter- Chain sharpe
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CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS WARNING: Use of any other ac- Inside view of cessory or attachment might present a BarClamp risk of injury to the operator. Adjusting pin hole REPLACEMENT PART PART NO. Hex Nuts 530015917 Adjusting Oil Cap 530053072 screw Bar Adjusting Screw 530016265 Adjusting pin Bar Adjusting Pin 530053068 S Secure the guide bar and bar clamp File (5/32” dia.) Twin Pak 952055085 plate with the bar nuts; tighten finger Xtra GUARDr Chain --14” 952051469 tight only. Xtra GUARDr Chain -
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source be- fore performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain does 1. Chain tension incorrect. 1. See “Check Chain Tension” in not move Maintenance section. when trigger 2. Guide bar rails pinched. 2. Repair or replace. switch is 3. Trigger switch failure. 3. Contact authorized service dealer. engaged. 4. Circuit breaker tripped/ 4. Reset
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WARRANTY STATEMENT ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, setup or normal adjustments explained in INC., warrants to the original purchaser the instruction manual. that each new Poulan brand electric or THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LE- cordless product is free from defects in GAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER material and workmanship and agrees to RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO repair or replace under this warranty any STATE.NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL defective Poulan brand electric product OR OTHER D
