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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Models: 2750
2775
2900
3050
WARNING:
ReadandfollowallSafetyRulesandOperatingInstructionsbefore
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar
en lesiones graves.
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strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a chain saw. SAFETY RULES S Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, WARNING: Always disconnect and, if you are felling trees, a planned re- treat path. spark plug wire and place wire where it can- not contact spark plug to prevent accidental OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY starting when setting up, transporting, ad- S Do not operate a chain saw with one justing or makin
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S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on S Use wedges made of plastic or wood. bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well Never of metal to hold the cut open. ventilated place; and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. 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 your saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove Kickback Pat
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S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed MAINTAIN CONTROL with a small radius tip which reduces the Stand to the left size of the kickback danger zone on the of the saw bar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance with safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1. S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback fo
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Location of shipping spacer SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood ves- sel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation dis- orders or abnormal swellings. prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood ves- sel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or Clamp Nuts texture, or loss of feeling in the finger
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Mount the Bar Chain moves freely Tip of Bar Proper chain direction Lifts only 1/8 of aninch from bar. Barclamp nuts Adjusting screw Place chain onto the sprocket FUELING & LUBRICATION CHAIN TENSION (Including units with chain already installed) FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on NOTE: When making adjustments to the unleaded gasoline. Before operation, chain tension make sure the bar nuts are gasoline must be mixed with a good quality finger tight only. Attempting to tension th
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friction. Poulan or Poulan Pro oil resists high S Move switch to the START or ON posi- temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan tion. Pro bar and chain oil is not available, use a S If your unit features a compression relief good grade SAE 30 oil. valve, compress this valve inward. The S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lu- compression relief valve will pop out au- brication. tomatically once the engine starts. (Not S Always stop the engine before removing all units are equipped with this
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S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even Planaclearretreatpath a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and thus increase the possibility of kickback. S Practice cutting a few small logs using Direction of Fall the following technique to get the “feel” of using your saw before you begin a major 45_ sawing operation. S Accelerate engine to full speed be- fore entering cut by squeezing the throttle trigger. S Begin cutting with the saw frame WARNING: Do not cut near build- against the l
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Hingeholds treeonstump TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR andhelps control fall BUCKING Opening WARNING: If saw becomes pinched of felling or hung in a log, don’t try to force it out. You cut can lose control of the saw resulting in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop the saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed easily. Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw wh
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Usingalogforsupport Useawedge to removepinched saw nd 2 Cut Turn saw OFF and use aplastic or st wooden wedge to force cut open. 1 Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat- Usingalogforsupport forms, a log, or in any position which can st cause you to lose your balance or control of 1 Cut the saw. IMPORTANT POINTS S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot- ing and balance. S Watch out for sprin
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S Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a professional to Screws do the job. S Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb. Cover S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar Air filter from the truck of the tree. screws Pruning technique Air filter Second cut Third cut CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Carburet
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ing it free of debris. Use a mild detergent CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum de- and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces. posits from forming in essential fuel system S Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel area where fuel vapors can reach sparks hose or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol or an open flame from hot water heaters, blended fuels (called gasohol or using electric motors or switches, furnaces, ethanol or methanol) can attract
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RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR as soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- should be completed in a reasonable amount QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT questions regarding your warranty rights and APPLY TO YOU. responsibilities, you should contact your near- ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH est authorized service center or call POULAN/ AMERICA’S policy is to continuously improve WEE
