ENGLISH R Operator’s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de L’utilisateur 295 ESPAÑOL 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 enstrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves. AVERTISSEMENT: Electrolux Home Products North America Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
SAFETY RULES cal condition and mentally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a chain saw. 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.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S S S S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw. 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 engine to cool before refueling. Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
the wood. This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straight back toward the operator. Pull-In pulls the saw away from the operator. Either reaction can result in loss of control and serious injury. S S S Avoid Pinch--Kickback: S Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain.
S S S S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet. Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain. Do not overreach. You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control of the saw. Do not cut above shoulder height. It is difficult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height.
S S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. 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. The following guide bar and chain combinations meet kickback requirements of CSA Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used on saws listed in this manual.
Inside view of Chain Brake CHAIN TENSION NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only. Attempting to tension the chain when the bar nuts are tight can cause damage. Checking the tension: Adjustment located on Chain Brake S S S S S S S S S Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise 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. Further adjustment may be necessary as you mount the bar.
FUELING & LUBRICATION STARTING FUELING ENGINE WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. To stop the engine move the switch to the STOP or OFF position. To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated below. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object.
IGNITION SWITCH (START) ON duce the hazard of kickback and are recommended. 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. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an Authorized POULAN PRO Service Dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a Servicing Dealer, or to the nearest Authorized Master Service Dealer. S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS 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 parts as necessary. S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and increase the possibility of kickback. S Practice cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get the “feel” of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation.
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall. Use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron, to avoid kickback and chain damage. 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. S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down, and get away quickly on your planned retreat path.
1st Cut Second cut Third cut Collar 2nd Cut SERVICE LIMBING AND PRUNING 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. We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check For: Fuel Mixture Level . Bar Lubrication . . . Chain Tension . . . . Chain Sharpness . Damaged parts . . .
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 necessary to service your bar. A worn bar will damage your chain and make cutting difficult. Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of the bar are worn. S Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of operation S Remove sawdust from bar groove periodically with a wire or putty knife.
LIMITED WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS Division WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan or Poulan Pro brand gasoline chain saw is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline chain saw as follows from the original date of purchase. 1 YEAR -- Parts and Labor, when used for Household purposes.
begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing center.