Poulan Chainsaw 530088814 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de L’utilisateur  
1950 / 2025 / 2050 / 2075  
2150 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375  
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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  
530088814  
2/12/01  
Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
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S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-  
ing site before starting engine.  
kback Path  
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.  
Avoid Obstructions  
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.  
Clear The Working Area  
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF  
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. 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 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 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.  
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.  
S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar  
and Low--Kickback Chain specified for  
your saw.  
MAINTAIN CONTROL  
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.  
Stand to
left of th
Thumb on  
underside of  
handlebar  
Never
hand positions  
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Symme
Large Radius Tip  
Elbow locked  
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.  
Thumb on underside of  
handlebar  
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.  
Contoured Depth Gauge  
Elongated Guard Link  
Deflects  
Kickback Force  
Low---Kickback  
And Allows Wood  
Chain  
To Gradually  
Ride Into Cutter  
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.  
Can Obstruct Material  
Not a Low---Kickback Chain  
S Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the  
chance of your left hand contacting the  
chain if your hand slips off the front handle-  
bar.  
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.  
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.  
CHAIN BRAKE  
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES  
S Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in  
the event of kickback.  
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  
chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.  
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  
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  
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar  
Small Radius Tip  
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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.  
assistance, contact your Authorized Service  
Dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.  
ASSEMBLY  
Protective gloves (not provided) should be  
worn during assembly.  
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not  
already attached)  
S Tip contact in some cases may cause a light-  
ning 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  
devices built into your saw.  
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!  
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com-  
mercial logging, a chain brake is required  
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-  
abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-  
tions for Commercial Logging. Contact your  
Authorized Service Dealer or call  
1--800--554--6423.  
S Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts  
and the chain brake from the saw.  
S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if  
present).  
Location of shipping spacer  
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.  
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.  
Chain Brake  
Nuts  
Chain
Bar Tool  
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.  
Inside view of  
hain Brake  
Adjustment located on Chain Brake  
S Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-  
wise to move the adjusting pin almost as  
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.  
S Mount the bar as illustrated.  
S Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw as  
far as possible.  
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.  
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by  
Underwriters  
Laboratories,  
Inc.,  
in  
accordance with American National  
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain  
Saw  
Safety  
Requirements  
(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  
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S Place the chain onto the sprocket located  
behind the clutch drum (see illustration).  
Fit the chain between the teeth in the  
sprocket.  
S Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into  
groove around the guide bar.  
S Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug  
in the groove of the bar.  
Chain Adjustment  
Tool (Bar Tool)  
Chain Brake Nuts  
S Hold guide bar against the saw frame and  
install the chain brake. Make sure the ad-  
justing pin is aligned with the hole in the  
bar. Remember this pin moves the bar for-  
ward and backward as the screw is turned.  
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.  
You can adjust the chain tension by loosen-  
ing the chain brake nuts and turning the ad-  
justing 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
Mount the Bar  
Tip of Bar  
Guide Bar  
Chain Brake Nuts  
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn  
S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the  
chain brake nuts with the bar tool. Torque  
to 10--15 ft/lbs.  
Place chain onto the sprocket  
CHAIN TENSION  
S Recheck 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.  
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.  
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 CHAIN 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  
Front Hand Guard  
Starter Rope  
ON/STOP  
Switch  
Muffler  
Chain  
Primer  
Bulb  
Starter  
Housing  
Bar Oil Fill Cap  
Cylinder Cover  
Fuel Mix Fill Cap  
Fast Idle  
Lock  
Throttle  
Lockout  
Rear  
Handle  
Chain  
Direction  
of Travel  
Adjusting  
Screw  
Guide Bar  
Chain Brake  
Nuts  
Bar  
Sprocket  
Hole  
Throttle  
Trigger  
Choke  
Knob  
Chain  
Catcher  
Chain  
Brake  
ON/STOP SWITCH  
PRIMER BULB  
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the  
engine.  
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-  
buretor to provide quicker 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 manually  
if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The  
chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front  
hand guard back toward the front handle 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 trigger  
in the starting position. Activate the fast idle  
lock by pressing the throttle lockout and  
squeezing the throttle trigger. With the throttle  
trigger squeezed, press the fast idle lock. Re-  
lease the throttle lockout and trigger while hold-  
ing 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.  
CHOKE KNOB  
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.  
The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to  
provide additional fuel to the engine during cold  
starting.  
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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.  
FUELING & LUBRICATION  
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.  
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 2-cycle air-cooled  
engine oil. We recommend Poulan/Weed Eat-  
erR 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 ob-  
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon  
of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT USE automo-  
tive or boat oil. These oils will cause engine  
damage. When mixing fuel follow the instruc-  
tions printed on the container. Always read and  
follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE  
FUEL WITH CAUTION.  
Starter rope handle  
Left hand  
on front  
handle  
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 re-  
wind slowly.  
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.  
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with  
the fast idle lock button in the locked position.  
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.  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or  
warm engine after running out of  
fuel)  
ON/STOP SWITCH  
(SIDE VIEW)  
Genuine PoulanR bar and chain oil is recom-  
mended to protect your unit against exces-  
sive wear from heat and friction. PoulanR  
oil resists high temperature thinning. If Pou-  
lanR bar and chain oil is not available, use a  
good grade SAE 30 oil.  
ON  
STOP  
S Move ON/STOP switch to the ONposition.  
S Pull choke knob out to the full extent.  
S Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.  
S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With  
thumb press fast idle lock down; then re-  
lease throttle trigger.  
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-  
cation.  
S Always stop the engine before removing  
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.  
Fast idle lock button  
Throttle  
lock--out  
Choke knob  
Throttle  
trigger  
S Sharply pull the starter rope handle 5 times  
with your right hand.  
S Push the choke knob in completely (to the  
OFF position); pull the starter rope until the  
engine starts.  
CHOKE  
(SIDE VIEW)  
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  
Choke knob  
OFF FULL  
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S Allow the engine to run for approximately 5  
seconds. Then, squeeze and release  
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to  
idle speed.  
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 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 Push the choke knob in completely (to the  
OFF position).  
S Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.  
S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With  
thumb press fast idle lock down; then re-  
lease throttle trigger.  
S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake  
must be disengaged.  
S Sharply pull the starter rope with your right  
hand until the engine starts.  
Disengaged  
S Squeeze and release throttle trigger to al-  
low engine to return to idle speed.  
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  
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. 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  
authorized service dealer if any part is worn  
to less than 1/32” thick. Repairs on a chain  
brake should be made by an authorized ser-  
vice dealer. Take your unit to the place of pur-  
chase if purchased from a servicing dealer,  
or to the nearest authorized master service  
dealer.  
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.  
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 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.  
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Squeeze the throttle trigger and al-  
low the engine to reach full speed  
before cutting.  
Plan a clear retreat path  
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. If you  
force the cut, damage to the bar,  
chain, or engine can result.  
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 to the  
chain, bar, and engine.  
To avoid losing control when cut is  
complete, do not put pressure on  
saw at end of cut.  
Direction of Fall  
45_  
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 using saw to remove buttress  
roots, keep saw chain from contacting  
ground to prevent dulling of the chain.  
S
S
S Stop the engine before setting the saw  
down after cutting.  
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES  
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE  
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. If the tree makes contact with any utility  
line, the utility company should be notified  
immediately.  
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.  
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.  
Final (felling) cut here. 2 in-  
ches above center of notch.  
First cut  
Notch  
S The chain saw operator should keep on  
the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is  
likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.  
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.  
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 ob-  
jects. Engine noise can drown out a warning  
call.  
Hinge  
Second cut  
S After removing the wood from the notch,  
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 pre-  
vent the tree from falling in the wrong direc-  
tion.  
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps  
control fall  
Opening  
of felling  
cut  
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-  
ples, 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  
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When overcutting use light downward pres-  
sure.  
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use  
wedges to open the cut if 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 fell-  
ing cut, or movement in the upper  
branches.  
Overcutting  
Und
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.  
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,  
and get away quickly on your planned re-  
treat path.  
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.  
Second cut  
Second 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.  
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 such as in a blown  
down area. Drag the logs into a clear area  
before cutting by pulling out exposed and  
cleared logs first.  
First cut on compression side of log  
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-  
lustration for cutting logs with a compres-  
sion side.  
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR  
BUCKING  
BUCKING USING A LOG OR  
WARNING:  
If saw becomes  
SUPPORT STAND  
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.  
S Remember your first cut is always on the  
compression side of the log.  
(Refer to the illustration 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  
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw  
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.  
st  
1
Cut  
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1
Cut  
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.  
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the  
branch you are cutting.  
S Remove larger, supporting branches with  
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-  
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.  
S Always use an overcut to cut small and  
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could  
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.  
nd  
2
Cut  
Using a support stand  
PRUNING  
nd  
2
Cut  
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.  
S
Make your first 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.  
st  
1
Cut  
S
st  
1
Cut  
nd  
2
Cut  
Second cut  
Third cut  
LIMBING AND PRUNING  
Collar  
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.  
First cut  
Pruning technique  
SERVICE  
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.  
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.  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly  
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-  
ing and balance.  
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are  
small size limbs which can catch the saw  
chain and whip toward you or pull you off bal-  
ance. Use extreme caution when cutting  
small size limbs or slender material.  
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.  
Lubricate bar  
sprocket hole . . . . . . . After each use  
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.  
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.  
and muffler . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*  
Replace spark plug . Yearly  
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly  
* Hours of Operation  
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AIR FILTER  
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.  
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  
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.  
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 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 below.  
S Wash the filter in soap and water.  
Cylinder Cover  
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-  
Air Filter  
Screws  
tion.  
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and  
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from  
saw.  
Cylinder  
Cover  
S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after  
each 5 hours of operation.  
Remove Sawdust From  
Guide Bar Groove  
Sprocket Hole  
Oil Holes  
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.  
S Add lubricant to sprocket hole after each  
use.  
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal  
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs  
with a flat file.  
Muffler Diffuser  
S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-  
store square edges and sides.  
Spark  
Arresting  
Screen  
r  
File Rail Edges  
and Sides  
Square  
s  
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  
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op-  
eration or annually, whichever comes first.  
S Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cover  
screws.  
CHAIN SHARPENING  
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that  
requires special tools. We recommended  
you refer chain sharpening to a professional  
chain sharpener.  
S Remove the muffler cover (cover snaps off  
muffler body).  
IGNITION TIMING  
S Remove muffler diffuser and spark arrest-  
ing screen assembly. Notice the orienta-  
tion of these parts for reassembling.  
S Clean the spark arresting screen with a wire  
brush. Replace screen if breaks are found.  
S Replace any broken or cracked muffler  
parts.  
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.  
SPARK PLUG  
The spark plug should be replaced each  
year to ensure the engine starts easier and  
runs better.  
S Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.  
S Remove the cylinder cover.  
S Pull off the spark plug boot.  
S Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-  
card.  
S Reinstall diffuser and spark arresting screen  
assembly with round holes facing up.  
S Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws (7-8  
ft/lbs).  
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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.  
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.  
S Reinstall the spark plug boot.  
S Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws  
(15-20 in/lbs).  
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.  
Cylinder  
Cover  
Screws  
Spark  
Plug Boot  
Spark  
Plug  
S Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-  
dren.  
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.  
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.  
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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change, modify, or discontinue models, de-  
signs, specifications, and accessories of all  
products at any time without notice or obliga-  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
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NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out-  
door Products, Inc., warrants to the original  
purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand  
gasoline chain saw is free from defects in  
material and workmanship and agrees to re-  
pair or replace under this warranty any de-  
fective gasoline chain saw as follows from  
the original date of purchase.  
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,  
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 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 operators manu-  
al such as carburetor adjustments and chain  
tension adjustments. This warranty does not  
cover transportation costs.  
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  
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.  
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  
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.  
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bilities, you should contact your nearest au-  
thorized service center or call Poulan/Weed  
Eater at 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY  
COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty  
period begins on the date the lawn and gar-  
den equipment engine is purchased.  
LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty  
shall be for a period of two years from the ini-  
tial 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 servic-  
ing center. If you have any questions regard-  
ing 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 scheduled only for regular inspec-  
tion to the effect of “repair or replace as nec-  
essary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any  
warranted part which is scheduled for re-  
placement as required maintenance 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 warranted part is de-  
fective if the diagnostic work is performed at  
an approved Poulan/Weed Eater servicing  
center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES:  
Poulan/Weed Eater may be liable for dam-  
ages to other engine components caused by  
the failure of a warranted part still under war-  
ranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures  
caused by abuse, neglect, or improper main-  
tenance are not covered. ADD--ON OR MO-  
DIFIED PARTS: The use of add--on or modi-  
fied parts can be grounds for disallowing a  
warranty claim. Poulan/Weed Eater is not li-  
able to cover 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 responsibilities, you should con-  
tact your nearest authorized service center  
or  
call  
Poulan/Weed  
Eater  
at  
1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO GET WAR-  
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-  
pairs shall be provided at all Poulan/Weed Eat-  
er service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723  
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE-  
PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any  
Poulan/Weed Eater approved replacement  
part used in the performance of any warranty  
maintenance or repair on emission related  
parts will be provided without charge to the  
owner if the part is under warranty. EMIS-  
SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS  
LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark  
Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule),  
Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATE-  
MENT: The owner is responsible for the per-  
formance of all required maintenance as de-  
fined in the owner’s manual.  
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