R Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. 1--800--554--6723 Operator’s Manual Manual del Operador ENGLISH www.poulan.com Models: 2750 2775 2900 3050 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 instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
SAFETY RULES S WARNING: Always disconnect 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. Because a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury.
S S S S S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; and use an approved, 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 your saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit.
MAINTAIN CONTROL S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- Location of shipping spacer tions through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people.
Mount the Bar Chain moves freely Tip of Bar Proper chain direction Lifts only 1/8 of an inch from bar. Bar clamp nuts Adjusting screw Place chain onto the sprocket FUELING & LUBRICATION CHAIN TENSION (Including units with chain already installed) NOTE: When making adjustments to the FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Poulan or Poulan ProR brand oil.
friction. Poulan or Poulan Pro oil resists high temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan Pro bar and chain oil is not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil. S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubrication. S Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap. S S S S Fuel mix cap S S Oil Cap Move switch to the START or ON position. If your unit features a compression relief valve, compress this valve inward. The compression relief valve will pop out automatically once the engine starts.
S 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. Practice cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the “feel” of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. S Accelerate engine to full speed before entering cut by squeezing the throttle trigger. 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 TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING Opening of felling cut WARNING: If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it out. You can lose control of the saw resulting in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop the saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed easily. Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use a metal wedge.
Using a log for support 2nd Cut Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open. 1st Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING Using a log for support 1st Cut WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw.
S 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. S Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb. S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the truck of the tree.
S S ing it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces. Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Store in a dry area out of the reach of children. CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or fuel tank during storage.
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