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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
3450 / 3750
U
R L
For Occasional Use Only
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e enstruc-
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2000 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530088788
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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.
Avoid Obstructions
S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,
straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap
and refuel unit.
S Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
Clear The Working Area
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
KICKBACK
S Recognize that kickback can happen.
With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of surprise
which contributes to accidents.
S Never let the moving chain contact any ob-
ject at the tip of the guide bar.
S Keep the working area free from obstruc-
tions such as other trees, branches, rocks,
fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid
any obstruction that your saw chain could
hit while you are cutting through a particu-
lar log or branch.
WARNING: Kickback can occur
when the moving chain contacts an object at
the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or
when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper
portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause
the chain to dig into the object, which stops
the chain for an instant. The result is a light-
ning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the
guide bar up and back toward the operator. If
the saw chain is pinched along the top of the
guide bar, the guide bar can be driven rapidly
back toward the operator. Either of these
reactions can cause loss of saw control
which can result in serious injury. Guard
against kickback
S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-
crease the chance of kickback occurring.
Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpening
and maintenance instructions. Check ten-
sion at regular intervals with the engine
stopped, never with engine running. Make
sure the bar clamp nuts are securely tight-
ened after tensioning the chain.
Rotational Kickback is the rapid upward
and backward motion of the chain saw that
can occur when the moving saw chain near
the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar
contacts an object such as a log or a branch.
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when
the chain is suddenly stopped by being
pinched, caught, or by contacting a foreign
object in the wood. This sudden stopping of
the chain results in a reversal of the chain
force used to cut wood and causes the saw
to move in the opposite direction of the chain
rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the saw
straight back toward the operator. Pull-In
pulls the saw away from the operator. Either
reaction can result in loss of control and seri-
ous injury.
S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If
chain is moving at a slower speed, there is
greater chance of kickback occurring.
S Cut one log at a time.
S Use extreme caution when re-entering a
previous cut.
S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of
the bar (plunge cuts).
S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that
could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.
S Use Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-
Kickback Chain specified for your saw.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Avoid Pinch--Kickback:
Stand to the lef
the saw
S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-
structions that can cause material to pinch
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.
S Do not cut more than one log at a time.
S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-
drawn from an undercut when bucking.
Avoid Pull--In:
Never reverse
hand positions
S Always begin cutting with engine at full
speed and saw housing against wood.
S Use wedges made of plastic or wood. Nev-
er use metal to hold the cut open.
Kickback Path
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Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar
Small Radius Tip
Elbow locked
Symmetri
Thumb on underside of
handlebar
Large Radius Tip
S Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a
contoured depth gauge and guard link
which deflect kickback force and allow
wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low-
Kickback Chain has met kickback per-
formance requirements when tested on a
representative sample of chain saws be-
low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified
in ANSI B175.1.
S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both
hands when the engine is running and
don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw.
Keep the fingers of your left hand encir-
cling and your left thumb under the front
handlebar. Keep your right hand complete-
ly around the rear handle whether your are
right handed or left handed. Keep your left
arm straight with the elbow locked.
Contoured Depth Gauge
Elongated Guard Link
S Position your left hand on the front handle-
bar so it is in a straight line with your right
hand on the rear handle when making
bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left
hand positions for any type of cutting.
S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on
both feet.
Deflects Kickback
Force And Allows
Wood To Gradually
Low--Kickback
Ride Into Cutter
Chain
S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to
keep your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain.
Can Obstruct
Material
S Do not overreach. You could be drawn or
thrown off balance and lose control of saw.
S Do not cut above shoulder height. It is diffi-
cult to maintain control of saw above
shoulder height.
Not a Low--Kickback Chain
S Handguard, designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting chain if
your hand slips off the front handlebar.
S Position of front and rear handlebars, de-
signed with distance between handles and
“in-line” with each other. The spread and
“in-line” position of the hands provided by
this design work together to give balance
and resistance in controlling the pivot of
the saw back toward the operator if kick-
back occurs.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
WARNING: The following features
are included on your saw to help reduce the
hazard of kickback; however, such features
will not totally eliminate this dangerous reac-
tion. As a chain saw user, do not rely only on
safety devices. You must follow all safety
precautions, instructions, and maintenance
in this manual to help avoid kickback and
other forces which can result in serious
injury.
CHAIN BRAKE
S Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in
the event of kickback.
WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast ac-
tion which throws the bar and rotating chain
back and up toward the operator. Kickback
can be caused by allowing contact of the bar
tip in the danger zone with any hard object.
S Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed
with a small radius tip which reduces the
size of the kickback danger zone on 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 re-
quirements for gasoline powered chain
saws as set by ANSI B175.1.
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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 operator. Either of these events
may cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury or even
death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE
SAFETY DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR
SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW
PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID
KICKBACK. Reduced--kickback guide bars
and low--kickback saw chains reduce the
chance and magnitude of kickback and are
recommended. Your saw has a low kick-
back chain and bar as original equipment.
Repairs on a chain brake should be made by
an authorized servicing dealer. Take your
unit to the place of purchase if purchased
from a servicing dealer, or to the nearest au-
thorized master service dealer.
S Tip contact in some cases may cause a
lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking
guide bar up and back toward operator.
S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back toward the operator.
S Either of these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the saw which could result
in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively
upon safety devices built into your saw.
do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the
SERVICE section for maintenance of the
spark arresting screen.
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Un-
derwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance
with American National Standards for Gaso-
line--Powered Chain Saw Safety Require-
ments (ANSI B175.1-1991).
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious injury. If situations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is proper-
ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Always wear gloves when handling the
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving!
S Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commer-
cial logging, a chain brake is required and
shall not be removed or otherwise disabled
to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations
for Commercial Logging. Contact your Au-
thorized
1--800--554--6423.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure
Service
Dealer
or
call
Shipping
Spacer
to
vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in
skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the
fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use
of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti-vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who
operate power tools on a continual and
regular basis must monitor closely their
physical condition and the condition of this
tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require
many internal combustion engines to be
equipped with a spark arresting screen by
law. If you operate a chain saw in a state or
locale where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts. Failure to
Assembly
Tool
Chain Brake
Chain Brake Nuts
S An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
illustration below.
Adjustment
Screw
S Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-
wise to move the adjusting pin almost as
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far as it will go to the rear. This should allow
the pin to be near the correct position. Fur-
ther adjustment may be necessary as you
mount the bar.
CHAIN TENSION (Including units with
chain already installed)
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,
make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only.
Attempting to tension the chain when the bar
nuts are tight can cause damage.
S Mount the bar as illustrated.
S Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw as
far as possible.
Checking the tension:
S Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction. Without following the illustration
it is easy to place the chain on the saw the
wrong direction. Use the illustration of the
chain to determine the proper direction.
S Place the chain onto the sprocket located
behind the clutch drum (see illustration).
Fit the chain between the teeth in the
sprocket.
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.
S Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into
groove around the guide bar.
S After chain is installed, pull bar forward un-
til chain is snug in the groove of the bar.
S Hold guide bar against the saw frame mak-
ing sure the adjusting pin is aligned with
the hole in the bar. Remember this pin
moves the bar forward and backward as
screw is turned. Install the chain brake.
S Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten
finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned
you will need to tighten chain brake nuts.
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important. Chain
stretches during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.
Install the bar
Adjusting
Screw
Tip of Bar
You can adjust chain tension by loosening
the bar clamp nuts and turning adjusting
screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on the bar.
S
If chain is too tight, turn adjusting
screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
If chain is too loose, turn adjusting
screw 1/4 turn clockwise.
S
S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the bar
clamp nuts with the combination screw-
driver/wrench.
S Recheck chain tension. Tension is correct
when chain does not sag below the bar but
still can be moved around the bar.
WARNING: If the chain is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
Place chain onto the sprocket
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS OPERATOR’S 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
Starter Rope
Choke Knob
ON/STOP
Bar Tool
Front Hand Guard
Switch
Chain
Adjusting
Screw
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
Starter Housing
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover
Fast Idle
Lock
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Direction
of Chain
Travel
Guide Bar
Throttle
Trigger
Chain Brake Nuts
Chain Brake
ON/STOP SWITCH
CHOKE KNOB
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to
provide additional fuel to the engine during
cold starting.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of
kickback. The chain brake activates manu-
ally if the front hand guard is pushed forward.
The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the
front hand guard back toward the front han-
dle as far as possible.
THROTTLE LOCK--OUT
The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-
dentally squeezing the trigger.
FAST IDLE LOCK
The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trig-
ger in the starting position. Activate the fast
idle lock by pressing the throttle lock--out and
squeezing the throttle trigger. WIth the
throttle trigger squeezed, press the fast idle
lock. Release the throttle lock--out and trig-
ger while holding the fast idle lock button.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first
30 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section.
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FUELING & LUBRICATION
STARTING
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
2-cycle air-cooled
engine
oil. We
recommend Poulan or Poulan ProR brand
oil. If you do not use this oil, use a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled oil designed to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1 (A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 3.2 onces of oil with 1
gallon of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT USE
automotive or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the container. Always
read and follow the safety rules listed under
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated. Make sure the
chain is free to turn without contacting any
object.
Use only 15”--18” of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter rope handle
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lu-
brication. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shown by smoke coming from the chain and/
or discoloration of the bar.
Left hand
on front
handle
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
Genuine Poulan or Poulan ProR bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and
friction. Poulan or Poulan ProR oil resists
high temperature thinning. If Poulan or
Poulan ProR bar and chain oil is not
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
Right foot through rear handle
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap
back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind
slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
S Move ON/STOP switch to the ONposition.
S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent.
cation.
S Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
Fuel mix cap
Oil Cap
ON/STOP
SWITCH
ON
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol--blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
STOP
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
(SIDE VIEW)
OFF FULL
Choke/Fast
Idle Lever
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S Press the throttle lock with your right hand.
Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger;
Press and hold the fast idle lock with your
forefinger; release the throttle trigger.
NOTE: If the throttle trigger is squeezed
during starting, it will be necessary to reset
the fast idle lock.
back chain and bar as original equipment. If
the brake band is worn too thin it may break
when the chain brake is triggered. With a
broken brake band, the chain brake will not
stop the chain. The chain brake should be re-
placed by an authorized service dealer if any
part is worn to less than 1/32” thick. Repairs
on a chain brake should be made by an au-
thorized service dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a ser-
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand a maximum of 10 times.
S Push the choke/fast idle lever in complete-
ly (to the OFF CHOKE position).
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
S Allow the engine to run for approximately 5
seconds. Then, squeeze and release the
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.
S The inertia--activated chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
S If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE:
S Move ON/STOP switch to the ONposition.
S Press the throttle lock with your right hand.
Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger;
Press and hold the fast idle lock with your
forefinger; release the throttle trigger.
S Be sure choke/fast idle lever is in the OFF
CHOKE position.
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
S Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.
S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake
must be disengaged.
Disengaged
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure the ON/
STOP switch is in the ON position.
Starting could require pulling the starter rope
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1--800--554--6723.
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
must be running when performing this proce-
dure. This is the only instance when the saw
should be placed on the ground with the en-
gine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Hold the han-
dles with both hands and apply full throttle.
Activate the chain brake by turning your left
wrist against the hand guard without releas-
ing your grip around the front handle. The
chain should stop immediately.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast ac-
tion which throws the bar and rotating chain
back and up toward the operator. Kickback
can be 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 operator. Either of these events
may cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury or even
death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE
SAFETY DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR
SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW
PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID
KICKBACK. Reduced--kickback guide bars
and low--kickback saw chains reduce the
chance and magnitude of kickback and are
recommended. Your saw has a low kick-
Inertia activating function control
WARNING: When performing the
following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.
Hold the chain saw approximately 14” (35
cm) above a stump or other wooden surface.
Release your grip on the front handle and
use the weight of the saw to let the top of the
guide bar fall forward and contact the stump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the
brake should activate.
CUTTING METHODS
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Check chain tension before first use and
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.
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S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair parts as
necessary.
Plan a clear retreat path
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
and increase the possibility of kickback.
Direction of Fall
S
Practice cutting a few small logs us-
ing the following techniques to get
the “feel” of using your saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.
Squeeze the throttle trigger and al-
low the engine to reach full speed
before cutting.
45_
S
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches in diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large trees.
A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de-
sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree
will tend to fall into the notch.
S
S
S
S
Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
Keep the engine at full speed the en-
tire time you are cutting.
Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert
only light downward pressure.
Release the throttle trigger as soon
as the cut is completed, allowing the
engine to idle. If you run the saw at
full throttle without a cutting load, un-
necessary wear can occur.
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,
remove them before making the notch.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE
S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter
of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut-
ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-
tion. Once the notch is cut remove the
notch of wood from the tree.
S
To avoid losing control when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cut.
S Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
S After removing the cutout of wood, make
the felling cut on the opposite side of the
notch. This is done by making a cut about
two inches higher than the center of the
notch. This will leave enough uncut wood
between the felling cut and the notch to
form a hinge. This hinge will help prevent
the tree from falling in the wrong direction.
Final cut here 2 inches
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Check for broken or
dead branches which can fall while cutting
causing serious injury. Do not cut near build-
ings or electrical wires if you do not know the
direction of tree fall, at night since you will not
be able to see well, or during bad weather
such as rain, snow, or strong winds, etc.
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance.
S Clear the work area. You need a clear area
all around the tree so you can have secure
footing.
S Study the natural conditions that can
cause the tree to fall in a particular direc-
tion.
above center of notch.
First cut
Notch
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
fall in a particular direction include:
S The wind direction and speed.
Second cut
S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
might not be apparent due to uneven or
sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de-
termine the direction of tree lean.
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall
Opening
of felling
cut
S Weight and branches on one side.
S Surrounding trees and obstacles.
Look for decay and ro.t If the trunk is rotted,
it can snap and fall toward the operator.
Make sure there is enough room for the tree to
fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths
from the nearest person or other objects. En-
gine noise can drown out a warning call.
Closing of
notch
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use
wedges to open the cut when necessary to
control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-
ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to
be made.
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and chain damage, use wood or plastic
wedges, but never steel or iron.
Overcutting
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
branches.
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,
and get away quickly on your planned re-
treat path.
S Be extremely cautious with partially fallen
trees that may be poorly supported. When
a tree doesn’t fall completely, set the saw
aside and pull down the tree with a cable
winch, block and tackle, or tractor. To
avoid injury, do not cut down a partially fall-
en tree with your saw.
Undercutting involves cutting on the under-
side of the log with top of saw against the log.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.
WARNING: Never turn saw upside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sion side of the log. The compression side of
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log length.
WARNING: Do not stand on the log
being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss of
footing and control. Do not stand downhill of
the log being cut.
First cut on compression side of log
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Cut only one log at a time.
S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp
pieces of wood could be flung toward oper-
ator.
Second cut
Second cut
S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to hold the log while
cutting and never hold the log with your leg
or foot.
S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,
and roots are tangled. Drag the logs into a
clear area before cutting by pulling out ex-
posed and cleared logs first.
First cut on compression side of log
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of log.
S Roll log over; finish with a second overcut.
S Watch for saws with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
lustration for cutting logs with a compres-
sion side.
WARNING: If saw becomes pinched
or hung in a log, don’t try to force it out. You
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. Do not
attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched
or hung in a log.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP-
PORT STAND
S Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log.
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
S Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support
nd
2
Cut
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on the top side of the log
with the saw against the log. When overcut-
ting use light downward pressure.
st
1
Cut
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st
1
Cut
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch saw.
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
nd
2
Cut
nd
S Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way through
the bottom of the limb.
2
Cut
Using a support stand
S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through
the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a
1 to 2 inch collar from the trunk of the tree.
st
1
Cut
Second cut
Third cut
st
1
Cut
Collar
First cut
Pruning technique
nd
2
Cut
SERVICE
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb-
ing or pruning. Allowing such contact can re-
sult in serious injury.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized or Master Service Dealer.
WARNING: Never climb into a tree to
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms, a log, or in any position which can cause
you to lose your balance or control of the saw.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Lubricate bar
sprocket hole . . . . . . . After each use
IMPORTANT POINTS
Check:
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on saw. Maintain secure footing
and balance.
Fuel mixture level . . . . Before each use
Bar lubrication . . . . . . . Before each use
Chain tension . . . . . . . Before each use
Chain sharpness . . . . Before each use
For damaged parts . . Before each use
For loose caps . . . . . . Before each use
For loose fasteners. . . Before each use
For loose parts . . . . . . Before each use
Inspect and Clean:
S Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs. Slen-
der material may catch saw chain and be
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use
Complete saw. . . . . . . After each use
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Chain brake . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
S Frequently clear branches out of the way
to avoid tripping over them.
and muffler . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
LIMBING
S Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
* Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION:Do not clean filter in gasoline or
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a
fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
S Start at base of the felled tree and work to-
ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain
as much as possible.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques described in
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
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harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.
BAR MAINTENANCE
If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced
through the cut, or been run with an improper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-
sary to service your bar. A worn bar will dam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
S Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the
carburetor chamber when the cover is re-
moved.
S Remove the parts as illustrated.
S Wash the filter in soap and water.
S Replace parts.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after
each 5 hours of operation.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks
occur.
Sprocket Hole
Oil Holes
S Add lubricant to sprocket hole after each
use.
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal pro-
cess of rail wear. Remove these burrs with
a flat file.
S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-
store square edges and sides.
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
Worn Groove
Correct Groove
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when
excess heating or burring of the rails occurs.
If replacement is necessary, use only the
guide bar specified for your saw in the repair
parts list or on the decal located on the chain
saw.
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
Clean every 25 hours of operation or annually,
whichever comes first.
S Loosen and remove the muffler cover
screws.
CHAIN SHARPENING
S Remove the muffler cover (cover snaps off
muffler body).
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener.
S Remove muffler diffuser and spark arrest-
ing screen assembly. Notice the orienta-
tion of parts for reassembly.
S Clean the spark arresting screen with a
wire brush. Replace screen if breaks are
found.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
SPARK PLUG
S Replace any broken or cracked muffler
parts.
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better.
S Reinstall diffuser and spark arresting
screen assembly with holes facing up and
toward muffler cover.
S Loosen and remove the screws on the cyl-
inder cover.
S Reinstall muffler cover and screws (7-8 ft-
lbs.).
S Remove the cylinder cover.
S Pull off the spark plug boot.
S Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
card.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter
caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli-
cated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
yond the limiter stops.
S Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug and tighten with a 3/4 inch socket
wrench (10-12 ft-lbs). Spark plug gap
should be 0.025 inches.
S Reinstall the spark plug boot.
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S Reinstall the cylinder cover and screws
S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-
lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
S Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
(15-20 in-lbs).
Cylinder
Spark
Plug
Cover
S Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel sys-
tem parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alco-
hol blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to fuel mixture separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the engine.
STORAGE
WARNING: Stop engine and allow to
cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit with all guards in place. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1--800--554--6723.
Need a Service Part?
Contact your dealer.
S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.
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
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
S
S
Move ignition switch to ON.
See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.
S Ignition switch off.
S Engine flooded.
S
S
S
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
Install new spark plug.
S Fuel tank empty.
S Spark plug not firing.
S Fuel not reaching
. carburetor.
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
S Carburetor requires
. adjustment
S Crankshaft seals worn.
S
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
S
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
S
S
Clean or replace air filter.
Clean or replace plug
S Air filter dirty.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
S Spark plug fouled.
and regap.
S
.
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
S Carburetor requires
adjustment.
S Too much oil mixed with S Empty fuel tank and refill with
. gasoline. . correct fuel mixture.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
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U.S. EPA
LIMITED WARRANTY
EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY STATEMENT
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-
door Products, Inc., warrants to the original
purchaser that each new Poulan or Poulan
Pro brand gasoline chain saw is free from de-
fects in material and workmanship and
agrees to repair or replace under this war-
ranty any defective gasoline chain saw as
follows from the original date of purchase.
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
Household purposes.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency and Poulan/Weed Eater,
Division of WCI Outdoor Products are
pleased to explain the emissions control
system warranty on your lawn and garden
equipment engine. All new utility and lawn
and garden equipment engines must be de-
signed, built, and equipped to meet the strin-
gent anti--smog standards. Poulan/Weed
Eater must warrant the emission control sys-
tem on your lawn and garden equipment en-
gine for the periods of time listed below pro-
vided there has been no abuse, neglect, or
improper maintenance of your lawn and gar-
den equipment engine. Your emission con-
trol system includes parts such as the carbu-
retor and the ignition system. Where a
warrantable condition exits, Poulan/Weed
Eater will repair your lawn and garden equip-
ment engine at no cost to you. Expenses
covered under warranty include diagnosis,
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro-
ducing purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by im-
proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by ELEC-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA for this chain saw. Additionally,
this warranty does not cover damage
caused by improper handling, improper
maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any
way which in our judgement affects its condi-
tion or operation. This warranty does not
cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter
ropes, starter springs, chain sharpening,
bars, chains, and other parts which wear and
require replacement with reasonable use
during the warranty period. This warranty
does not cover predelivery set--up, installa-
tion of guide bar and chain, and normal ad-
justments explained in the operator’s manu-
al such as carburetor adjustments and chain
tension adjustments. This warranty does
not cover transportation costs.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emis-
sions related part on your engine (as listed
under Emissions Control Warranty Parts
List) is defective or a defect in the materials
or workmanship of the engine causes the
failure of such an emission related part, the
part will be repaired or replaced by Poulan/
Weed Eater. OWNER’S WARRANTY RE-
SPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden
equipment engine owner, you are responsi-
ble for the performance of the required main-
tenance listed in your Owner’s Manual. Pou-
lan/Weed Eater recommends that you retain
all receipts covering maintenance on your
lawn and garden equipment engine, but Pou-
lan/Weed Eater cannot deny warranty solely
for the lack of receipts or for your failure to
ensure the performance of all scheduled
maintenance.
As the lawn and garden
equipment engine owner, you should be
aware that Poulan/Weed Eater may deny
you warranty coverage if your lawn and gar-
den equipment engine or a part of it has failed
due to abuse, neglect, improper mainte-
nance, unapproved modifications, or the use
of parts not made or approved by the original
equipment manufacturer. You are responsi-
ble for presenting your lawn and garden
equipment engine to a Poulan/Weed Eater
authorized repair center as soon as a prob-
lem exists. Warranty repairs should be com-
pleted in a reasonable amount of time, not to
exceed 30 days. If you have any questions
regarding your warranty rights and responsi-
bilities, you should contact your nearest au-
thorized service center or call Poulan/Weed
Eater at 1--800--554--6723.
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA’S policy is to continu-
ously improve its products. Therefore,
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-
signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice or obliga-
tion to any purchaser.
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WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE:
The warranty period begins on the date the
lawn and garden equipment engine is pur-
chased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This
warranty shall be for a period of two years
from the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS
COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any
warranted part will be performed at no
charge to the owner at an approved Poulan/
Weed Eater servicing center. If you have any
questions regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact your
nearest authorized service center or call
Poulan/Weed Eater at 1--800--554--6723
WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part
which is not scheduled for replacement as
required maintenance, or which is sched-
uled only for regular inspection to the effect
of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be
warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part
which is scheduled for replacement as re-
quired maintenance shall be warranted for
the period of time up to the first scheduled re-
placement point for that part. DIAGNOSIS:
The owner shall not be charged for diagnos-
tic labor which leads to the determination that
a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic
work is performed at an approved Poulan/
Weed Eater servicing center. CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES: Poulan/Weed Eat-
er may be liable for damages to other engine
components caused by the failure of a war-
ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance
are not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty
claim. Poulan/Weed Eater is not liable to cov-
er failures of warranted parts caused by the
use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO
FILE A CLAIM: If you have any questions
regarding your warranty rights and responsi-
bilities, you should contact your nearest au-
thorized service center or call Poulan/Weed
Eater at 1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO
GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser-
vices or repairs shall be provided at all Poulan/
Weed
Eater
service
centers.
call:
1--800--554--6723 MAINTENANCE, RE-
PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELATED PARTS: Any Poulan/Weed Eater
approved replacement part used in the per-
formance of any warranty maintenance or
repair on emission related parts will be pro-
vided without charge to the owner if the part
is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor,
Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to
maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner
is responsible for the performance of all re-
quired maintenance as defined in the own-
er’s manual.
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