ENGLISH R Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions 222 ESPAÑOL 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. ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e enstrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves. AVERTISSEMENT: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
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. 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.
Avoid Obstructions Elbow locked Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK S Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents. S Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide bar. S Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you are cutting.
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object. Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar. This 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.
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving! 1. Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and the chain brake from the saw. 2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present). mercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise disabled to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging.
Adjusting the tension: Depth Gauge Cutters 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 bar) is used to adjust the tension of the chain (see illustration). S Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail. Drive Links 6.
OPERATION 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.
should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE section for additional information. FUELING & LUBRICATION FUELING ENGINE WARNING: ly when refueling. Remove fuel cap slow- STARTING HELPFUL TIP To obtain the correct oil mix ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of 2-- cycle synthetic oil into one gallon of fresh gas.
ON/STOP SWITCH (SIDE VIEW) ON STOP 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. 2. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position). 3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. 4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand. Then, proceed to the next step. NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step. 5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position.
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 use a metal wedge. 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. Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log. When overcutting use light downward pressure.
Using a log for support 2nd Cut LIMBING 1st Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut S Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only then can limbing be done safely and properly. S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work. S Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut. S Keep the tree between you and the chain. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting.
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 . . . . . . Before each use For loose fasteners . . . Before each use For loose parts . . . . . . Before each use Inspect and Clean: Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use Complete saw . . . . . . . After each use Air filter . . . . . . . .
Exhaust Outlet Outlet Cover Exhaust Outlet must face chain brake (bar side) of chain saw 10. Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if damaged. 11. Reinstall backplate, outlet guide, muffler gasket, and muffler using muffler bolts. Tighten until secure. 12. Reinstall bolt cover and locknut. Tighten securely. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: The chain will be moving during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. The chain must not move at idle speed.
STORAGE HELPFUL TIP WARNING: Stop engine and allow to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Store unit with all guards in place. Position so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out of reach of children. S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan PROR 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. 2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for Household purposes. 60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for Commercial, Professional, or Income Producing purposes.
engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., servicing center. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.
