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Instruction Manual
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Manuel d’Instructions
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using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SAFETYRULES dication.Youmustbeingoodphysical WARNING: When using electric condition and mentally alert. If you gardeningappliances,basicsafetypre- have any condition that might be ag- cautionsmustalwaysbefollowedtore- gravated by strenuous work, check duce the risk offire,electric shock,and with doctor before operating. Watch serious injury. Read and follow all in- what you are doing. Use common structions. sense. S Do not start cutting until you have a WARNING: Alwaysdisconnectunit clear work a
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S Keep the handles dry and clean and the plugdoes notfitfullyinto the exten- free fromoiland grease. sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plug S Keep oil cap and fasteners securely still does not fit, obtain a correct polar- tightened. ized extension cord.A polarized exten- S Nonconforming replacement compo- sioncordwillrequiretheuseofapolar- nents or the removal of safety devices ized walloutlet. This plug willfit into the maycausedamagetotheunitandpos- polarized wall outlet only one way. If sib
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GUARDAGAINSTKICKBACK S Recognize that kickback can happen. Follow all safety rules to help avoid kick- Withabasicunderstandingofkickback, backandotherforceswhichcan resultin youcanreducetheelementofsurprise serious injury. which contributes to accidents. S Never let the moving chain contact Kickback Path any objectatthe tip ofthe guide bar. S Keep working area free from obstruc- tions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate oravoidanyobstructionthatyoursaw chain coul
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S A good, firm grip on the saw with both SmallRadius hands will help you maintain control. Tip GuideBar Don’t let go. Grip the rear handle with yourrighthandwhetheryouare rightor lefthanded.Wrapthefingersofyourleft handoverand aroundthe fronthandle- LargeRadius bar, and yourleft thumbunder the front TipGuideBar handlebar. Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked. S LowKickbackChainhasmetkickback S Position your left hand on the front performance requirements when handlebarsoitisinastrai
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SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- double insulation system only provides tions through prolonged use of hand addedprotectionagainstinjuryresulting toolscouldcausebloodvesselornerve fromaninternalelectricalinsulationfail- damageinthefingers,hands,andjoints ure. ofpeople prone to circulation disorders WARNING:Allelectricalrepairsto orabnormal swelling.Prolonged use in this unit,including housing,switch,mo- cold weather has been linked to blood tor, etc., must be diagnosed and re- vessel damage in
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OPERATION KNOWYOURSAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW.Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location ofthe various controls and adjustments.Save this manualforfuturerefer- ence. Oiler Actuator/ Chain Adjustment Bar Sprocket Bar OilCap Screw Hole Lock--out Button Chain Bar Trigger Switch Power Cord TRIGGERSWITCH BAROILCAP/OILERACTUATOR TheTRIGGERSWITCHisusedtoturnon The BAR OIL CAP is used to access the the unit. Sq
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BEFORESTARTINGSAW each time it is pressed. For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend WARNING: Be sure to read the you use Poulan chain sawbaroil.IfPou- electricalsafetyinformationintheSAFE- lan baroilisnotavailable,youmayusea TY RULESsection ofthis manualbefore good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able you begin.Ifyou donotunderstandthe to obtain Poulan brand. The oil output is electrical safety information do not at- manually metered during operation. Use tempt to use your unit. Seek he
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S Make sure there is enough room for Hingeholdstreeonstumpandhelps controlfall thetreetofall.Maintainadistanceof 2-1/2treelengthsfromthenearestper- son orotherobjects.Motor noise can Opening drown outa warning call. of felling S Removedirt,stones,loosebark,nails, cut staples, and wire fromthe tree where cuts are to be made. Closing of notch Plana clear retreat path NOTE:Beforefellingcutiscomplete,use wedges to open the cut if necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kick- Direction o
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reenterthecut.Donotuseametalwedge. S Your first cut should extend 1/3of the Donotattempttorestartyoursawwhenit diameterofthe log. is pinched or hung in a log. S Finish with yoursecond cut. nd Useawedgetoremovepinchedsaw. 2 Cut Usingalogforsupport st 1 Cut Turnsaw OFF andusea plastic or wooden wedgetoforcecut open. st 1 Cut Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log. When overcutting use lightdownward pressure. Overcutting nd 2 Cut nd 2 Cut Usingasupp
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LIMBING PRUNING S Limb a tree only afteritis cutdown. WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs S Leavethelargerlimbsunderneaththe shoulder height or below. Do not cut if felled tree to support the tree as you branchesarehigherthanyourshoulder. work. Geta professionalto do the job. S Startatthebaseofthefelled treeand S Make your first cut 1/3 of the way worktowardthetop,cuttingbranches throughthebottomofthelimb.Thiscut and limbs. Remove small limbs with will make the limb sag so that it falls one cut. eas
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S Oil Tank -- Discontinue use of chain sawifoiltankshowssignsofdamage orleaks. S PowerCord--Discontinueuseifchain saw powercord shows signs ofdam- age orwear. CHECKFORLOOSE FASTENERSANDPARTS S BarMounting Nut S Chain S BarAdjusting Screw 6. Continue turning the adjusting CHECKCHAINTENSION screw until the tension is correct WARNING: Wear protective (see step 4). 7. Tighten bar mounting nuts with a gloves when handling chain.Thechain wrench. issharpandcancutyouevenwhenitis 8. Recheck chain tension
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S Check bar and chain oil before use FileRailEdges and Sides andevery15minutes whileoperating Square the saw. See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OILunderthe OPERATIONsection. WornGroove Correct Groove INSPECTANDCLEANUNITAND Replacetheguidebarwhenthegroove LABELS isworn,theguidebarisbentorcracked, S After each use,inspect complete unit orwhenexcessheatingorburringofthe forlooseordamagedparts. Cleanthe rails occurs. If replacement is neces- unitandlabelsusingadampclothwith sary,useonlytheguidebarspecifiedfor
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Depth Gauge 8. Securetheguidebarandbarclamp Cutters platewiththebarnuts;tightenfinger tight only. CAUTION: If saw chain is installed backwards, the saw will vibrate exces- sively and willnotcutwood. CHAINADJUSTMENT DriveLinks SeeCHECKCHAINTENSIONintheMAIN- 6. Slidethechainbetweenthehousing TENANCEsection. and the sprocket. Place chain CUSTOMERSERVICEABLEPARTS aroundthesprocketandfitthedrive links into the guide bar groove and WARNING: Use of any other ac- then around guide barnose. cessory or at
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstop unitand disconnectfromthepowersourcebe- fore performing allof the recommended remedies below exceptremedies thatrequire unitto be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain does 1.Chain tension incorrect. 1.See “Check Chain Tension”in notmove Maintenance section. when trigger 2.Guide barrails pinched. 2.Repairorreplace. switch is 3.Triggerswitch failure. 3.Contactan authorized service engaged. dealer. 4.Circuitbreakertripped/ 4.Resetcircuitbreakerorreplace fus
