ENGLISH R Operator’s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de L’utilisateur 220 LE / 260 LE ESPAÑOL For Occasional Use Only U RL 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.
S 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. SAFETY RULES OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY Always disconnect WARNING: spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs except carburetor adjustments.
Avoid Obstructions marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site before starting engine. S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. S Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip Elbow locked S 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. Low-Kickback 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.
and bar as original equipment. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a servicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master service dealer. S Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator. S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator.
S Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten chain brake nuts. Guide bar Adjusting Screw S Using the screwdriver end of the bar tool, roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove. Mount the Bar Tip of Bar Proper chain direction Chain Adjustment Chain Brake Nuts Tool (Bar Tool) S Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Release tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting screw until sag does not exist.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS OPERATOR’S 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.
STARTING FUELING & LUBRICATION WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow- 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 ON/STOP switch to the STOP position. To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object.
The chain brake should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 1/32” thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized 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. The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs.
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and thus 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. S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting. S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log. S Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting.
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall Opening of felling cut Closing of notch NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. 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 Finish with your second cut. Using a log for support 2nd Cut 1st Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut Using a support stand 2nd Cut 1st Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious injury. S Watch out for springpoles.
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance. Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks occur. SERVICE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an authorized or Master Service Dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Lubricate bar sprocket hole . . . . . . . Check: Fuel mixture level . . . . Bar lubrication . . . . . . . Chain tension .
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS SPARK PLUG Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will occur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops. The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. S Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.S Remove the cylinder cover. S Pull off the spark plug boot. S Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard.
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 REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. S Ignition switch off. S Engine flooded. S S S . Fuel tank empty. Spark plug not firing. Fuel not reaching carburetor. Engine will not idle properly. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load.
be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti--smog standards. POULAN/WEED EATER must warrant the emission control system on your small off--road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your small off--road engine engine. Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system.