PoulanPRO Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'lnstructions 220 / 260 For Occasional Use Only & C_=_US 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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e enstrucciones de seguddad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
WARNING! Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use 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. WARNING! 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. marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site before starting engine. • 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.
'_t Avoid Obstructions Elbow locked Clear The Working Area Thumb on underside handlebar REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK • Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents. • Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide bar. • Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc.
Symmetdca_ Guide Bar action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Reduced-kickback guide bars and low-kickback saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of kickback and are recommended. Your saw has a low kickback chain and bar as original equipment.
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An antiwibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems.
6. Place the chain over and behind the clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket. Adjusting the tension: Chain tension is very important. Chain stretches during use. This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw. Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw. An adjusting screw (located on the guide b)ar is used to adjust the tension of the chain (see illustration).
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.
A dlIWARNING: _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. Ahot muffler can cause serious burns. 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.
Switch _ N/STOP Primer Bulb ON/STOP SWITCH • If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. • When cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged. Disengaged _::_'i_Engag @ CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER ,IEW) Choke/Fast Idle Lever OFF FULL STARTING A WARM ENGINE: 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. 2.
• Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log. • Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting. • Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light downward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, orengine can result. • Release the throttle tngger 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.
• DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw. Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When e 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. _WARNING: Never turn saw ogside down to undercut. The saw cannot be controlled in this position.
Using a support stand 2 ndCut • Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw. PRUNING i_ WARNING: 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 fist cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb. • Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb.
Cleaning the air filter: A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after 15 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, whichever comes first. Clean more frequently in 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.
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. We recommended you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener. IGNITION TIMING Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
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. 1. Ignition switch off. 2. Engine flooded. Engine will not idle properly. 1. Carburetor requires adjustment. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the Service and Adjustments Section. 2.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environment Canada and ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2002-2004 small off-road engine. ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., 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.
The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
