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 ESPAÑOL 1420 1630 WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAFETY RULES dication. You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with doctor before operating. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. S Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and especially if you are felling a tree, a retreat path. Keep work area clean. OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY S Do not operate with one hand.
S Keep the handles dry and clean and free from oil and grease. S Keep oil cap and fasteners securely tightened. S Nonconforming replacement components or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only Poulan accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Never modify your saw. S Maintain chain saw with care. S Keep unit sharp and clean for better and safer performance. S Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
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 working area free from obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while cutting. S When cutting a branch, do not let the guide bar contact another branch or other objects around it.
S A good, firm grip on the saw with both hands will help you maintain control. Don’t let go. Grip the rear handle with your right hand whether you are right or left handed. Wrap the fingers of your left hand over and around the front handlebar, and your left thumb under the front handlebar. Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked. S Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts.
double insulation system only provides added protection against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people.
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. Oiler Actuator/ Bar Oil Cap Chain Adjustment Screw Bar Sprocket Hole Lock--out Button Bar Chain Trigger Switch Power Cord TRIGGER SWITCH The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the unit.
each time it is pressed. For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you use Poulan chain saw bar oil. If Poulan bar oil is not available, you may use a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to obtain Poulan brand. The oil output is manually metered during operation. Use a funnel to fill the tank. Replace oil cap securely. Check oil level after every 15 minutes of operation. STOPPING YOUR SAW S Release the trigger switch. S If motor does not stop, disconnect the extension cord.
S 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. Motor noise can drown out a warning call. S Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made. Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall Opening of felling cut Closing of notch Plan a clear retreat path NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut if necessary to control the direction of fall.
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the diameter of the log. S Finish with your second cut. reenter the cut. 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. 2nd Cut Using a log for support 1st Cut Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open. 1st Cut Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log. When overcutting use light downward pressure.
PRUNING LIMBING S Limb a tree only after it is cut down. 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. S Remove larger branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCKING WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder.
S Oil Tank -- Discontinue use of chain saw if oil tank shows signs of damage or leaks. S Power Cord -- Discontinue use if chain saw power cord shows signs of damage or wear. CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS S Bar Mounting Nut S Chain S Bar Adjusting Screw CHECK CHAIN TENSION 6. Continue turning the adjusting screw until the tension is correct (see step 4). 7. Tighten bar mounting nuts with a wrench. 8. Recheck chain tension. WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain.
S Check bar and chain oil before use and every 15 minutes while operating the saw. See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under the OPERATION section. INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. S Wipe off the unit and labels with a clean dry cloth.
Cutters 8. Secure the guide bar and bar clamp plate with the bar nuts; tighten finger tight only. CAUTION: If saw chain is installed backwards, the saw will vibrate excessively and will not cut wood. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTENANCE section. Depth Gauge Drive Links 6. Slide the chain between the housing and the sprocket. Place chain around the sprocket and fit the drive links into the guide bar groove and then around guide bar nose.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain does not move when trigger switch is engaged. 1. Chain tension incorrect. 1. See “Check Chain Tension” in Maintenance section. 2. Guide bar rails pinched. 2. Repair or replace. 3. Trigger switch failure. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. 4. Circuit breaker tripped/ 4.
WARRANTY STATEMENT In Canada, contact: Poulan 850 Matheson Blvd. West Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 Poulan, a division of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new Poulan brand electric or cordless product is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective Poulan brand electric product within one (1) year from the original date of purchase.
