Poulan Chainsaw 2003 06 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
2250 / 2450 / 2550 / 2550 SE / 2555  
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WARNING:  
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using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
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Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
250 Bobby Jones Expressway  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Electrolux Canada Corporation  
6150 McLaughlin Road  
Mississauga, ON L5R 4C2  
Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
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6/25/03  
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S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-  
vance. Do not start cutting until you have a  
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you  
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.  
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 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.  
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY  
S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.  
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-  
standers or any combination of these per-  
sons may result from one-handed opera-  
tion.  
A
chain saw is intended for  
two-handed use.  
S Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-  
lated outdoor area.  
S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a  
tree.  
S Make sure the chain will not make contact  
with any object while starting the engine.  
Never try to start the saw when the guide  
bar is in a cut.  
S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end  
of the cut. Applying pressure can cause  
you to lose control when the cut is com-  
pleted.  
S Stop the engine before setting the saw  
down.  
S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-  
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-  
pletely and securely assembled. Always  
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain  
brake immediately if it becomes damaged,  
broken or is otherwise removed.  
S With the engine stopped, hand carry the  
chain saw with the muffler away from your  
body, and the guide bar and chain to the  
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.  
KICKBACK  
WARNING: Avoid kickback which  
can result in serious injury. Kickback is the  
backward, upward or sudden forward motion  
of the guide bar occurring when the saw  
chain near the upper tip of the guide bar con-  
tacts any object such as a log or branch, or  
when the wood closes in and pinches the  
saw chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign ob-  
ject in the wood can also result in loss of  
chain saw control.  
S Rotational Kickback can occur when the  
moving chain contacts an object at the up-  
per tip of the guide bar. This contact can  
cause the chain to dig into the object,  
which stops the chain for an instant. The  
result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction  
which kicks the guide bar up and back to-  
ward the operator.  
S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the  
wood closes in and pinches the moving  
saw chain in the cut along the top of the  
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly  
stopped. 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. The saw is driven straight  
back toward the operator.  
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD  
WORKING ORDER  
S Have all chain saw service performed by a  
qualified service dealer with the exception  
of the items listed in the maintenance sec-  
tion of this manual. For example, if improp-  
er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-  
wheel when servicing the clutch, structural  
damage to the flywheel can occur and  
cause the flywheel to burst.  
S Pull-In can occur when the moving chain  
contacts a foreign object in the wood in the  
cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the  
saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden  
stopping pulls the saw forward and away  
from the operator and could easily cause the  
operator to lose control of the saw.  
S Make certain the saw chain stops moving  
when the throttle trigger is released. For  
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-  
JUSTMENTS.  
S Never modify your saw in any way.  
S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil  
or fuel mixture.  
S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-  
teners securely tightened.  
S Use only PoulanR accessories and re-  
placement parts as recommended.  
Avoid Pinch--Kickback:  
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:  
S Always begin cutting with the engine at full  
speed and the saw housing against wood.  
S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.  
Never use metal to hold the cut open.  
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION  
S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while  
operating the saw.  
S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in  
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.  
There should be no smoking, open flames,  
or work that could cause sparks. Allow en-  
gine to cool before refueling.  
S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on  
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well  
ventilated place; and use an approved,  
Kickback Path  
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Avoid Obstructions  
Elbow locked  
Clear The Working Area  
Thumb on underside of  
handlebar  
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF  
KICKBACK  
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 com-  
pletely around the rear handle whether  
your are right handed or left handed. Keep  
your left arm straight with the elbow  
locked.  
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.  
S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to  
keep your body from being in a direct line  
with the cutting chain.  
S Do not overreach. You could be drawn or  
thrown off balance and lose control of the  
saw.  
S Do not cut above shoulder height. It is diffi-  
cult to maintain control of saw above  
shoulder height.  
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES  
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. When cutting a  
branch, do not let the guide bar contact  
branch or other objects around it.  
S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly  
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-  
crease the chance of kickback occurring.  
Follow manufacturers chain sharpening  
and maintenance instructions. Check ten-  
sion at regular intervals with the engine  
stopped, never with the engine running.  
Make sure the chain brake nuts are se-  
curely tightened after tensioning the chain.  
S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If  
the chain is moving at a slower speed,  
there is greater chance of kickback occur-  
ring.  
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).  
WARNING: The following features  
are included on your saw to help reduce the  
hazard of kickback; however, such features  
will not totally eliminate this danger. As a  
chain saw user, do not rely only on safety de-  
vices. You must follow all safety precau-  
tions, instructions, and maintenance in this  
manual to help avoid kickback and other  
forces which can result in serious injury.  
S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed  
with a small radius tip which reduces the  
size of the kickback danger zone on the  
bar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar  
has been demonstrated to significantly re-  
duce the number and seriousness of kick-  
backs when tested in accordance with  
safety requirements for gasoline powered  
S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that  
could close a cut and pinch or fall into  
chain.  
S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar  
and Low--Kickback Chain specified for  
your saw.  
MAINTAIN CONTROL  
Stand to
of the sa
chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.  
Thumb on  
underside of  
handlebar  
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar  
Never r
hand positions  
Small Radius Tip  
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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  
DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU  
SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND  
CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re-  
duced--kickback guide bars and low--kick-  
back saw chains reduce the chance and  
magnitude of kickback and are recom-  
mended. Your saw has a low kickback chain  
and bar as original equipment. Repairs on a  
chain brake should be made by an autho-  
rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the  
place of purchase if purchased from a ser-  
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized  
master service dealer.  
Symmetric
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.  
Contoured Depth Gauge  
Elongated Guard Link  
S Tip contact in some cases may cause a light-  
ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the  
guide bar up and back toward the operator.  
S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the  
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly  
back toward the operator.  
Deflects  
kickback force  
Low---Kickback  
and allows wood  
Chain  
to gradually ride  
into cutter  
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 the safety devices built into your saw.  
Can Obstruct Material  
Not a Low---Kickback Chain  
WARNING: Computed kickback  
angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in  
the CKA table below represents angle of  
kickback your bar and chain combinations  
will have when tested in accordance with  
CSA and ANSI standards. When purchasing  
replacement bar and chain, considerations  
should be given to the lower CKA values.  
Lower CKA values represent safer angles to  
the user, higher values indicate more angle  
and higher kick energies. Computed angles  
represented in the non-activated column in-  
dicate total energy and angle associated  
without activation of the chain brake during  
kickback. Activated angle represents chain  
stopping time relative to activation angle of  
chain brake and resulting kick angle of saw.  
In all cases lower CKA values represent a  
safer operating environment for the user.  
The following guide bar and chain combina-  
tions meet kickback requirements of CSA  
Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used on  
saws listed in this manual. Use of bar and  
chain combinations other than those listed is  
not recommended and may not meet the  
CKA requirements per standard.  
S Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the  
chance of your left hand contacting the 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.  
CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE  
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.  
Kickback can also be caused by pinching the  
saw chain along the top of the guide bar. This  
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table  
BAR  
Length  
14!  
MODEL  
2250  
P/N  
CHAIN P/N  
CKA without chain brake  
24_  
952044368  
952044370  
952051209  
952051211  
2250/2450  
16!  
19_  
2550 SE  
2550/2555  
18!  
952044418  
14_  
952051338  
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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 com-  
ply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Com-  
mercial Logging.  
ASSEMBLY  
Protective gloves (not provided) should be  
worn during assembly.  
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure 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.  
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not  
already attached)  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop-  
erly 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!  
1. Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts  
and the chain brake from the saw.  
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if  
present).  
Location of shipping spacer  
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 by  
law that many internal combustion engines  
to be equipped with a spark arresting screen.  
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 do so is  
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE  
section for maintenance of the spark  
arresting screen.  
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 or call 1-800--554--6723.  
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-  
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., and the Canadian  
Standards Association in accordance with:  
Chain Brake  
Nuts  
Chain
Bar Tool  
3. 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.  
ide view of  
ain Brake  
ANSI B175.1-2000  
American National  
Standard for Powered Tools -- Gasoline  
Powered Chain Saw -- Safety Requirements  
CSA Z62.1--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa-  
tional Health and Safety  
CSA Z62.3--1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-  
cupational Health and Safety  
Adjustment located on Chain Brake  
4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun-  
terclockwise until the adjusting pin just  
touches the stop. This should allow the  
pin to be near the correct position.  
5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until  
guide bar stops against clutch drum  
sprocket.  
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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.  
Mount the Bar  
6. Carefully remove the chain from the pack-  
age. Hold chain with the drive links as  
shown.  
Tip of  
Bar  
Chain Adjustment  
Tool (Bar Tool)  
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. You can adjust the  
chain tension by loosening the chain brake  
nuts and turning the adjusting screw 1/4 of a  
turn while lifting up on the bar.  
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN  
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION  
Depth Gauge  
Cutters  
S If chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw 1/4  
turn counterclockwise.  
S If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw  
1/4 turn clockwise.  
Drive Links  
Place chain onto the sprocket  
Guide Bar  
Chain Brake Nuts  
7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting  
the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket.  
8. Fit bottom of drive links between the  
teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the  
guide bar.  
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn  
9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.  
10. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug  
in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive  
links are in the bar groove.  
11. Now, install chain brake making sure the  
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower  
hole in the guide bar. Remember this pin  
moves the bar forward and backward as  
the screw is turned.  
S Lift up the tip of the bar and securely tight-  
en the chain brake nuts with the bar tool.  
S Recheck chain tension.  
12. Install chain brake nuts and finger tighten  
only. Once the chain is tensioned, you  
will need to tighten chain brake nuts.  
CHAIN TENSION (Including units  
with chain already installed)  
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,  
make sure the chain brake nuts are finger  
tight only. Attempting to tension the chain  
when the chain brake nuts are tight can  
cause damage.  
WARNING: If the saw is operated  
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off  
the guide bar and result in serious injury.  
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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 reference.  
Chain  
Adjustment Tool  
Front Handle  
Starter Rope  
Front Hand Guard  
ON/STOP  
Switch  
Muffler  
Chain  
Primer  
Bulb  
Bar  
Sprocket Hole  
Starter  
Housing  
Bar Oil Fill Cap  
Fuel Mix Fill Cap  
Cylinder Cover  
ion  
vel  
Rear  
Adjusting  
Screw  
Hand
Th
Trigger  
Fast Idle  
Lever  
Chain  
Brake  
Chain  
Catcher  
ON/STOP SWITCH  
CHAIN BRAKE  
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the  
engine.  
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 TRIGGER  
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine  
speed.  
THROTTLE LOCKOUT  
The THROTTLE LOCKOUT must be pressed  
before you can squeeze the throttle trigger.  
This feature prevents you from accidentally  
squeezing the trigger.  
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 ASSEMBLY section.  
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER  
The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the  
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold  
or refueled starting. The choke provides addi-  
tional fuel to the engine during cold starting.  
WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-  
ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or  
allow combustible material such as dry  
grass or fuel to do so.  
PRIMER BULB  
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the  
carburetor to provide quicker starting.  
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FUELING & LUBRICATION  
STARTING  
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.  
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.  
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-  
ly when refueling.  
FUELING ENGINE  
This engine is certified to operate on  
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,  
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality  
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil  
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.  
Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is  
recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio  
of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2  
ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of  
unleaded gasoline. Included with this saw is  
a 3.2 ounce container of oil. Pour the entire  
contents of this container into 1 gallon of  
gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture.  
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These  
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing  
fuel, follow instructions printed on container.  
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container  
momentarily to assure that the fuel is  
thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the  
safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your  
unit.  
Use only 15---18” of rope per pull.  
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope  
Starter rope handle  
Left hand  
on front  
handle  
Right foot through rear handle  
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION  
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-  
cation. 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.  
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.  
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.  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or  
warm engine after running out of  
fuel):  
NOTE: In the following steps, when the  
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full  
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting  
is set automatically.  
Genuine PoulanR bar and chain oil is  
recommended to protect your unit against  
excessive wear from heat and friction.  
PoulanR  
oil resists high temperature  
thinning. If PoulanR bar and chain oil is not  
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.  
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-  
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-  
cation.  
tion.  
S Always stop the engine before removing  
2. Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent.  
3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.  
4. Pull the starter rope quickly with your  
right hand 5 times. Then, proceed to the  
next step.  
the oil cap.  
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.  
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying  
to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and  
immediately proceed to the next step.  
5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in com-  
pletely (to the OFF position).  
6. Pull the starter rope quickly with your  
right hand until the engine starts.  
7. Allow the engine to run for approximately  
5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release  
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to  
idle speed.  
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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.  
S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake  
must be disengaged.  
ON/STOP  
Switch  
Primer  
Bulb  
Disengaged  
ON/STOP SWITCH  
ON  
STOP  
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER  
(SIDE VIEW)  
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. Grip the rear  
handle with your right hand and the front han-  
dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by  
fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate  
the chain brake by turning your left wrist  
against the hand guard without releasing  
your grip around the front handle. The chain  
should stop immediately.  
Choke/Fast  
Idle Lever  
OFF FULL  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE:  
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-  
tion.  
2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full  
extent, then push the lever back in com-  
pletely (to the OFF position).  
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.  
4. Pull the starter rope quickly with your  
right hand until the engine starts.  
5. Squeeze and release throttle trigger, al-  
lowing engine to idle.  
Inertia activating function control  
WARNING: When performing the  
following procedure, the engine must be  
turned off.  
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a  
flooded engine):  
Grip the rear handle with your right hand and  
the front handle with your left hand. 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.  
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.  
CUTTING METHODS  
CHAIN BRAKE  
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.  
WARNING: 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 replaced by an autho-  
rized service dealer if any part is worn to less  
than 0.020! (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a  
chain brake should be made by an autho-  
rized 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 Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign  
object. Inspect the saw and repair or re-  
place parts as necessary.  
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a  
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain  
and thus increase the possibility of kick-  
back.  
S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.  
The brake is designed to stop the chain if  
kickback occurs.  
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 Practice cutting a few small logs using the  
following techniques to get the “feel” of us-  
ing your saw before you begin a major  
sawing operation.  
S
Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow  
the engine to reach full speed before  
cutting.  
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S
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Begin cutting with the saw frame  
against the log.  
Keep the engine at full speed the entire  
time you are cutting.  
Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only  
light downward pressure. If you force  
the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or en-  
gine can result.  
Release the throttle trigger as soon as  
the cut is completed, allowing the en-  
gine to idle. If you run the saw at full  
throttle without a cutting load, unneces-  
sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,  
and engine.  
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.  
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,  
remove them before making the notch. If us-  
ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw  
chain from contacting ground to prevent dull-  
ing of the chain.  
S
S
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE  
TREE  
To avoid losing control when cut is com-  
plete, do not put pressure on saw at end  
of cut.  
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 Stop the engine before setting the saw  
down after cutting.  
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, nor cut at night since you  
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad  
weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,  
etc.  
Final (felling) cut here. 2 inches  
above center of notch.  
First cut  
Notch  
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.  
Second cut  
Hinge  
S Study the natural conditions that can cause  
the tree to fall in a particular direction.  
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to  
fall in a particular direction include:  
S The wind direction and speed.  
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.  
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. Check  
for broken or dead branches which can fall on  
you while cutting.  
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.  
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps  
control fall  
Opening  
of felling  
cut  
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.  
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples,  
and wire from the tree where cuts are to be  
made.  
Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag-  
onal to the line of fall.  
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  
and chain damage, use wood or plastic  
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.  
S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall:  
cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut,  
or movement in the upper branches.  
Plan a clear retreat path  
Direction of Fall  
45_  
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,  
and get away quickly on your planned re-  
treat path.  
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S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree  
with your saw. Be extremely cautious with  
partially fallen trees that may be poorly  
supported. When a tree doesn’t fall com-  
pletely, set the saw aside and pull down the  
tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,  
or tractor.  
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE  
(BUCKING)  
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen  
tree to the desired log size.  
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.  
First cut on compression side of log  
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.  
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.  
First cut on compression side of log  
S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,  
and roots are tangled such as in a blown  
down area. Drag the logs into a clear area  
before cutting by pulling out exposed and  
cleared logs first.  
BUCKING WITHOUT A  
SUPPORT  
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the  
log.  
S Roll the log over and finish with a second  
overcut.  
S Watch for logs with a compression side to  
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-  
lustrations for cutting logs with a compres-  
sion side.  
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR  
BUCKING  
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. Re-  
start 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 when it is pinched or hung in a log.  
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw  
BUCKING USING A LOG OR  
SUPPORT STAND  
S Remember your first cut is always on the  
compression side of the log.  
(Refer to the illustrations below for your  
first and second cut)  
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the  
diameter of the log.  
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 bottom of the saw against the log.  
When overcutting use light downward pres-  
sure.  
st  
1
Cut  
Overcutting  
Undercutting  
st  
1
Cut  
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.  
nd  
2
Cut  
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S Always use an overcut to cut small and  
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could  
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.  
Using a support stand  
nd  
2
Cut  
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.  
st  
1
Cut  
Cut  
S
Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way  
through the bottom of the limb.  
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 truck of the tree.  
S
st  
1
nd  
2
Cut  
Second cut  
Third cut  
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.  
Collar  
First cut  
Pruning technique  
WARNING: Never climb into a tree  
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,  
platforms, a log, or in any position which can  
cause you to lose your balance or control of  
the saw.  
SERVICE  
WARNING: Disconnect the spark  
plug before performing maintenance except  
for carburetor adjustments.  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly  
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-  
ing and balance.  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
authorized service dealer.  
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles  
are small size limbs which can catch the  
saw chain and whip toward you or pull you  
off balance. Use extreme caution when  
cutting small size limbs.  
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.  
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
Check:  
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 Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear  
branches out of the way to avoid tripping  
over them.  
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use  
Complete saw. . . . . . . After each use  
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*  
Chain brake . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*  
Spark arresting screen  
LIMBING  
S Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only  
then can limbing be done safely and prop-  
erly.  
and muffler . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*  
Replace spark plug . Yearly  
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the  
felled tree to support the tree as you work.  
S Start at the base of the felled tree and work  
toward the top, cutting branches and  
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.  
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.  
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the  
branch you are cutting.  
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly  
* Hours of Operation  
AIR FILTER  
CAUTION:  
Do not clean filter in gasoline  
S Remove larger, supporting branches with  
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-  
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.  
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating  
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-  
tive emissions.  
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7. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws.  
Tighten securely.  
Cleaning the air filter:  
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-  
ance and increases fuel consumption and  
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15  
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-  
ever comes first. Clean more frequently in  
dusty conditions. A used aire filter can never  
be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re-  
place your air filter with a new one after every  
50 hours of operation, or annually, whichever  
comes first.  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT  
WARNING: The chain will be mov-  
ing during most of this procedure. Wear your  
protective equipment and observe all safety  
precautions. The chain must not move at idle  
speed.  
The carburetor has been carefully set at the  
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if  
you notice any of the following conditions:  
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.  
2. Remove cylinder cover.  
S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T  
3. Remove air filter.  
adjusting procedure.  
4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.  
Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com-  
pletely before reinstalling.  
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-  
justing procedure.  
Idle Speed--T  
5. Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-  
prove the efficiency of air filter. Use  
2--cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).  
Squeeze excess oil from filter.  
6. Reinstall air filter.  
7. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.  
TIghten securely.  
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle  
is too fast. If the engine stalls, idle is too slow.  
Adjust speed until engine runs without chain  
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too  
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the  
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.  
S Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-  
Cylinder  
Air
over  
crease engine speed.  
S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-  
wise to decrease engine speed.  
crews  
If you require further assistance or are unsure  
about performing this procedure, contact your  
ylinder  
over  
authorized  
service  
dealer  
or  
call  
1--800--554--6723.  
BAR MAINTENANCE  
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK  
ARRESTING SCREEN  
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 necessary  
to service your bar. A worn bar will damage  
your chain and make cutting difficult.  
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.  
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.  
Spark  
Arresting  
Screen  
r  
s  
Remove Sawdust From  
Guide Bar Groove  
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of opera-  
tion or annually, whichever comes first.  
1. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cover  
screws.  
Oil Holes  
2. Remove the muffler cover (cover snaps off  
muffler body).  
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process  
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.  
3. Remove muffler diffuser and spark arrest-  
ing screen assembly. Notice the orientation  
of these parts for reassembling.  
4. Clean the spark arrestor screen with a wire  
brush. Replace screen if breaks are found.  
5. Replace any broken or cracked muffler  
parts.  
6. Reinstall diffuser and spark arrestor screen  
assembly with round holes facing up.  
File Rail Edges  
and Sides  
Square  
Worn Groove  
Correct Groove  
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Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,  
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when exce-  
ss heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re-  
placement 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.  
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.  
CHAIN SHARPENING  
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that  
requires special tools. We recommended  
you refer chain sharpening to a professional  
chain sharpener.  
IGNITION TIMING  
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.  
S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.  
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.  
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.  
SPARK PLUG  
The spark plug should be replaced each  
year to ensure the engine starts easier and  
runs better.  
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.  
2. Remove the cylinder cover.  
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.  
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and  
discard.  
S Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-  
dren.  
5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark  
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch  
socket wrench. Spark plug gap should  
be 0.025 inches.  
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.  
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws.  
Tighten securely.  
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum  
deposits from forming in essential fuel system  
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel  
hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol  
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.  
Cylinder  
Cover  
Screws  
Spark  
Plug Boot  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
Call 1--800--554--6723.  
Spark  
Plug  
NEED SERVICE PART?  
Contact your authorized service dealer.  
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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  
start or will run  
only a few  
seconds after  
starting.  
1. Move ignition switch to ON.  
2. See “Difficult Starting” in  
Operation Section.  
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
4. Install new spark plug.  
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
1. Ignition switch off.  
2. Engine flooded.  
3. Fuel tank empty.  
4. Spark plug not firing.  
5. Fuel not reaching  
carburetor.  
Engine will  
not idle  
properly.  
1. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
2. Crankshaft seals worn.  
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the  
Service and Adjustments Section.  
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
1. Clean or replace air filter.  
1. Air filter dirty.  
Engine will not  
accelerate,  
lacks power,  
or dies under  
a load.  
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.  
3. Disengage chain brake.  
2. Spark plug fouled.  
3. Chain brake engaged.  
4. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
1. Too much oil mixed with 1. Empty fuel tank and refill with  
Engine  
smokes  
gasoline.  
correct fuel mixture.  
excessively.  
Chain moves  
at idle speed.  
1. Idle speed requires  
adjustment.  
2. Clutch requires repair.  
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the  
Service and Adjustments Section.  
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
warrants to the original purchaser that each  
new PoulanR brand gasoline chain saw is  
free from defects in material and workman-  
ship and agrees to repair or replace under  
this warranty any defective gasoline chain  
saw as follows from the original date of pur-  
chase.  
ty does not cover predelivery set--up, instal-  
lation of guide bar and chain, and normal ad-  
justments explained in the instruction  
manual 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 EXPRESS-  
LY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
1 YEAR -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
Household purposes.  
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, INC., for this  
chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does  
not cover damage caused by improper han-  
dling, improper maintenance, or if the saw is  
altered in any way which in our judgement af-  
fects its condition or operation. This warranty  
does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters,  
starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpen-  
ing, bars, chains, and other parts which wear  
and require replacement with reasonable  
use during the warranty period. This warran-  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its  
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., 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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U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA  
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-  
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental  
Protection Agency, Environment Canada  
and ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,  
INC., are pleased to explain the emissions  
control system warranty on your year  
2002--2004 small off--road engine. ELEC-  
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., must  
warrant the emission control system on your  
small off--road engine for the periods of time  
listed below provided there has been no  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of  
your small off--road engine. Your emission  
control system includes parts such as the  
carburetor and the ignition system. Where a  
warrantable condition exists, ELECTRO-  
LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., will repair  
your small off--road engine at no cost to you.  
Expenses covered under warranty include  
diagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTUR-  
ER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any  
emissions related part on your engine (as  
listed under Emissions Control Warranty  
Parts List) is defective or a defect in the ma-  
terials or workmanship of the engine causes  
the failure of such an emission related part,  
the part will be repaired or replaced by  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.  
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI-  
TIES: As the small off--road engine owner,  
you are responsible for the performance of  
the required maintenance listed in your in-  
struction manual. ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., recommends that you  
retain all receipts covering maintenance on  
your small off--road engine, but ELECTRO-  
LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., cannot  
deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts  
or for your failure to ensure the performance  
of all scheduled maintenance. As the small  
off--road engine owner, you should be aware  
that ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,  
INC., may deny you warranty coverage if  
your small off--road engine or a part of it has  
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-  
tenance, unapproved modifications, or the  
use of parts not made or approved by the  
original equipment manufacturer. You are  
responsible for presenting your small off--  
road engine to an ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., authorized repair center  
as soon as a problem exists. Warranty re-  
pairs should be completed in a reasonable  
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you  
have any questions regarding your warranty  
rights and responsibilities, you should con-  
tact your nearest authorized service center  
or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,  
INC., at 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY  
COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty  
period begins on the date the small off--road  
engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVER-  
AGE: This warranty shall be for a period of  
two years from the initial date of purchase.  
WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR RE-  
PLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re-  
placement of any warranted part will be per-  
formed at no charge to the owner at an  
approved ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS, INC., servicing center. If you have  
any questions regarding your warranty  
rights and responsibilities, you should con-  
tact your nearest authorized service center  
or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,  
INC., at 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY  
PERIOD: Any warranted part which is not  
scheduled for replacement as required  
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for  
regular inspection to the effect of “repair or  
replace as necessary” shall be warranted for  
2 years. Any warranted part which is sched-  
uled for replacement as required mainte-  
nance shall be warranted for the period of  
time up to the first scheduled replacement  
point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner  
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor  
which leads to the determination that a war-  
ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work  
is performed at an approved ELECTROLUX  
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., servicing center.  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: ELEC-  
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., may  
be liable for damages to other engine com-  
ponents caused by the failure of a warranted  
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.  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
is not liable to cover failures of warranted  
parts caused by the use of add--on or modi-  
fied parts. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you  
have any questions regarding your warranty  
rights and responsibilities, you should con-  
tact your nearest authorized service center  
or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,  
INC., at 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TOGET  
WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services  
or repairs shall be provided at all ELECTRO-  
LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., service  
centers. Call 1--800--554--6723. MAINTE-  
NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR  
OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
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 in-  
struction manual.  
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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)  
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