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 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 / 2150PR For Occasional Use Only A c(UL)us v WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
WARNINGt This chain Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. 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.
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 Symmetrical Guide Bar all Radius Tip Symmetrical Guide Bar L_._" { 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 cut you even when not moving! mercial logging, a chainbrake is required it1.is Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts andshallnotberemoved orotherwise disand 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 Links Chain Brake Nuts 7. 8. 9. 10. Place chain onto the sprocket Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar.
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.
A WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly 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-cycte air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) ofoil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. Included with this saw is a 3.
NOTE:Iftheengine back toward the front handle as far as possible. • When cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged. sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step. 6. Push the choke knob in completely (to the OFF position); pull the starter rope until the engine starts. CHOKE Disengaged __ IEW) k Choke knob OFF 7. Allow the engine to run for approximately 5 seconds.
Allowthechaintocutforyou.Exert onlylightdownward pressure. Ifyou forcethecut,damage to thebar, chain, orengine canresult. Release thethrottle trigger assoon as thecutiscompleted, allowing theenginetoidle.Ifyourunthesawatfull throttle without acutting load, unnecessary wearcanoccurtothechain, bar,andengine. Toavoidlosingcontrol whencutis complete, donotputpressure onsaw atendofcut. • Stoptheengine before setting thesaw down after cutting.
• 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. 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.
PRUNING Using a support stand 2 nd Cut _tWARNING: 1 st Cut I st Cut 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. Make your first cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb. Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overeut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the truck of the tree. / _Th_Jdic LIMBING AND Collar tit_/ PRUNING _WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback.
dusty conditions. A used aire filter can never be completely cleaned. It is advisable to replace your air filter with a new one after every 50 hours of operation, or annually, whichever comes first. 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. 2. Remove cylinder cover. 3. Remove air filter. 4. Cleantheairfilterusinghotsoapywater. Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry completely before reinstalling. 5. Lightly oil air filter before installing to improve the efficiency of air filter.
-f_'--File Rail Edge_ and Sides Square Worn Groove H N IU J I 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. If replacement is necessary, use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw, CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools.
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.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC, warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan® 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. 60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for Commercial, Professional, or Income Producing purposes. 30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental purposes.
PARTS. Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POULANANEED EATER servicing canter. If you have any questions regarding your warranty dghts and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authedzed service canter or call POULAN/ WEED EATER at 1-800-554-6723. WAR.
