Poulan Por favor, el aparato al lugar de compra. Please do no not devuelva return unit to retailer. Veuillez ne pas retourner I'outil au d_taillant. • 1-800-554-6723 www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'lnstructions 1950 / 1975 / 2050 / 2055 / 2075 2150 / 2155 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375 2050WT / 2150PR 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.
----_ Read and understand the instruction manuaI before using the chain saw. saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause WARNING! This chain serious or even fatal injury w Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. i @ A_ways use two hands when operating the chain saw.
Hearing Safety Hat Protection _Jj Eye "'"_ i _i_ _" Protection Snug Fitting "-----._ Heavy Duty Clothing,_plP_l_c/GIoves Safety_1_Safety Chaps • Keep allparts ofyour body away from the chain when theengine isrunning. • Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of30feet (10meters) away from the work area. Do not al}ow other people oranimals tobenear thechain saw when starting oroperating thechain saw.
• 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 controt of the saw Avoid Pinch-Kickback: • Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain. • Do not cut more than one log at a time.
• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed dnI_W/-_I-(NIN£_: ,tt _____._A with asmall radius tipwhich reduces the RESENT AND sizeofthekickback danger zone on the bar tip. A Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbecks when tested in accordance with safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1 ReducedKickback SymrnetricalGuide Bar all RadiusTip Symrnetrica_ Guide Bar _.,.
Computed kickback MODEL 1950/1975/ 2050/2050WT 2055/2075/ 2150/215OPR 2155/2175/ 2350/2375 angle BAR P/N (CKA Table CKA without chain brake Length CHAIN P/N 952044368 14" 952051209 24 952044370 16" 952051211 19' 952044418 18" 952051338 14 NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commercial logging, a chain brake is required and shatl not be removed or otherwise disab+ed to comply with Federal OBHA Regulations for Commercial Logging.
Fro_ 1_ _LAI_ ED _ "__-_:J! 6. Carefully remove thechain from thepackage.Hold chain w_thedrive links as GAGED ii_" shown. / DIIRECTiON OF ROTATION Drive Unks _. Chain Brake Nuts Place chain onto the sprocket 7. Place chain over and behind efutch, fitting the dnve ]inks in the clutch drum sprocket. 8. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar. g. Fit chain drive links into bar groove. 10.
Adjusting Screw - 1/4 Turn Chain Brake • Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten chain brake nuts with the bar tool. • Recheck chain tension. the _Nuts . _,WARNING: if the saw is operated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury. 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 contrefs and adjustments.
CHAIN TENSION It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation. You should check your chain tension ftequentiy. See CHAIN TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section. FUELING _i_ WARNING: Muffler is very hot during and after use. Do not touch the muffler or allow combustible matedal such as dry grass or fuel to do so system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer.
CHAIN NOTE: h_ the following steps, when the choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent, the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically. ON/STOP SWITCH (SIDE VIEW) _ BRAKE _I, WARNING: tf 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 O O2O" (05 mm) thick.
sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to determine the dLrection of tree Lean. • Weight and branches on one side. • Surrounding trees and obstacles Look for decay and rot. 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 fail.
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall Opening of felling use a metalwedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log. Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open Closing notch Overcutgng begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log When overcutfiog use _ight downward pressure.
Using LIMBING • AIwayslimbatreeafferitiscutdown Only then can limbing be done safely and propedy. • Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work. • Start at the base of the failed tree and work toward the top, cutting branches and Iimbs Remove small limbs with one cut. • Keep the tree between you and the chain.
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 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 ......
If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact your authedzed service dealer or cal 1-800-554-8723 6. 7 Screws 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 serviceyour bar. A worn bar will damage your chain and make cutting difficult.
TROUBLESHOOTING _t, TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing alI of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit TROUBLE CAUSE Engine wiII not start or wil_ run oniy a few seconds after starting. 1. Ignition switch off. 2. Engine flooded REMEDY f. Move ignition switch to ON 2 See "Difficult Starting" in Operation Section. 3 FiII tank with correct fuel mixture 4 Install new spark plug.
Poulan, a division of Husqvarna Outdoor Products inc, warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new Poulan brand gasoline chain saw is free from defects in materia_ and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline chain saw as foltows from the original date of purchase 1 YEAR - Parts and Labor. when used for household purposes. 60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for commercial, professional, or income producing purposes.
DAMAGES: Pou_an sponsibiIities, you should contact your near- CONSEQUENTIAL estauthorized service center orcall Poulan may be liable for damages to other engine at1-800-554-8723. WARRANTY COM- components caused by the failure of a warMENCEMENT DATE: Thewarranty period ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS begins onthedate thesmall off-road engine NOT COVERED: AII failures caused by ispurchased.