ENGLISH R Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant. 1--800--554--6723 www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions For Occasional Use Only ESPAÑOL 1950 / 2025 / 2050 / 2075 2150 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375 LE Series WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance. 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 fueling 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.
Avoid Obstructions Elbow locked Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK Thumb on underside of handlebar 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 object at the tip of the guide bar. S Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc.
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.
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving! S Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and the chain brake from the saw. S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present). Location of shipping spacer mercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise disabled to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging.
Checking the tension: Depth Gauge Cutters Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjustment 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. Drive Links Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Chain Brake Nuts Place chain onto the sprocket S Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN 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.
STARTING FUELING & LUBRICATION WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow- WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURETOR 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.
S Push the choke knob in completely (to the OFF position); pull the starter rope until the engine starts. CHOKE (SIDE VIEW) Choke knob OFF FULL S Allow the engine to run for approximately 5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed. STARTING A WARM ENGINE: S Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. S Push the choke knob in completely (to the OFF position). S Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger.
S 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, unnecessary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and engine. It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 30 seconds at full throttle. S To avoid losing control when cut is complete, do not put pressure on saw at end of cut. S Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting.
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 completely, 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. sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control. The saw will tend to push back toward you. WARNING: Never turn saw upside down to undercut.
PRUNING Using a support stand 2nd Cut 1st 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. S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the truck of the tree.
harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation. S Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. S Remove the parts as illustrated below. S Wash the filter in soap and water. Air dry completely before reinstalling. S Lightly oil air filter before installing to improve the efficiency of the air filter. Use 2--cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30). Squeeze excess oil from filter. S Reinstall parts.
STORAGE Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove Sprocket Hole Oil Holes 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. S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to restore square edges and sides. File Rail Edges and Sides Square Worn Groove Correct Groove Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs.
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 Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. S Ignition switch off. S Engine flooded. Engine will not idle properly. S Carburetor requires adjustment S Crankshaft seals worn. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. S S S S Engine smokes excessively.
U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, Environment Canada and POULAN/ WEED EATER. DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2000--2003 small off--road engine.
The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified. Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.