Poulan i[_ ® Por favor, el aparato al lugar de compra. Please do no notdevuelva return unit to retailer. Veuillez ne pas retourner I'outil au ddtaillant. • 1-800-554-6723 www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'lnstructions 1950 / 1975 / 2055 / 2050 / 2075 / 2150 2155 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375 / 2150PR LE Series 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.
& WARNINGt Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improperuse can cause sedous or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNINGt Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury.
• Carefully planyoursawingoperation inadvance. Donotstart cutting until youhave a clear work area, secure footing, and, ifyou • arefelling trees, aplanned retreat path. OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY • Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. • Operate the chain saw only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
Avoid Obstructions Clear TheWorking Area REDUCE THECHANCE OF KICKBACK • Recognize thatkickback canhappen. Withabasicunderstanding ofkickback, youcanreduce theelement ofsurprise which contributes toaccidents. • • Never letthemoving chain contact anyobjectatthetipoftheguide bar. • Keep theworking area freefrom obstructions such asother trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc.Eliminate oravoid anyobstruction thatyoursawchain could hitwhile youarecutting.
Reduced Kickback Symmelrtcal Guide Bar all Radius Tip Symmetrical Guide Ba_ I_%. Large Radius Tip • 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. LowKickback Chain has met kickback performance requirements when tested on a representative sample of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified in ANSI B175.1.
NOTE:Ifthissawistobeused forcom- The chain is sharp and can cot you even when moving! mercial logging, a chainbrake is required it1.is not Loosen and remove the chain brake andshallnotberemoved orotherwise disnuts and the chain brake from the saw. abled tocomply withFederal OSHA Regula2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if tions forCommercial Logging. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure tovibrations present).
Cutters Depth Gauge Checking the tension: 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 kinks Chain Brake Nuts Place chain onto the sprocket 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. 9.
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. Front Handle Chain Front Hand Guard "_ Adjustment Tool Starter Rope (Bar Tool) ON/STOP Switch Chain Muffler Primer Bulb Z Bar Oil Fill Cap Fast Idle_ ,f_ Cylinder Cover Throttle_.
WARNING: _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. Poclan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended. A40:1 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.
NOTE:Iftheengine sounds asifitistryingtostartbefore the5thpull,stoppulling andimmediately proceed tothenextstep. 6. Pushthechoke knobincompletely (to theOFFposition); pullthestarter rope untiltheengine starts. CHOKE WEW) k Choke knob OFF FULL 7. Mow 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: 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. 2.
• Allow thechain tocutforyou.Exert only light downward pressure, if you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, orengine 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, 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.
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. • Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut, or movement in the upper branches. • As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down, and get away quickly on your planned retreat path. • DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw.
• Keep the tree between you and the chain. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting. • Remove larger, supporting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT. • Always use an overcut to CL_small end freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw, PRUNING Using a support stand 2 nd Cut _WARNING: / 1 st Cut Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not CL_ if branches are higher than your shoulder.
AIR FILTER CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions. Cleaning the air filter: A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation. 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. 2. Remove cylinder cover. 3. Remove air filter. 4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water. Rinse with clean cool water.
• Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to increase engine speed. • Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclockwise to decrease engine speed. If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact your authorized service dealer or cell 1-800-554-6723. 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.
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. 1. Ignition switch off. 2. Engine flooded. Engine will not idle properly. 1. Idle speed requires adjustment. 2. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the Service and Adjustments Section. 2.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, Environment Canada and ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2002-2004 small off-roed engine. In California, all new small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.
The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
