ENGLISH R Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 www.poulan--pro.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions PP4620AVX ESPAÑOL WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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.
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length.
S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation. The saw is driven straight back toward the operator.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES WARNING: WE DO NOT REPRESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action which throws the bar and rotating chain back and up toward the operator. Kickback can be 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.
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR MODEL P/N Length CHAIN P/N CKA without chain brake PP4620AVX 952044815 20″ 952051310 31_ NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commer- SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped cial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise disabled to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging. with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.
1. Loosen and remove bar knob completely by lifting lever and turning counterclockwise. Back view of clutch cover Adjusting pin LOOSEN 2. Remove clutch cover. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present). 10. Install bar knob and finger tighten only. Do not tighten any further at this point. Once the chain is tensioned, you will need to tighten the bar knob.
Tighten chain 5. Push lever on bar knob down to return lever to closed/locked position. Loosen chain WARNING: Failure to push lever on bar knob down to closed/locked position could result in serious personal injury or damage to your chain saw. 6. Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar. 7. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight. Loosen bar knob 1 turn (counterclockwise); then, loosen chain by turning the adjusting wheel 1/4 turn (upward direction). Retighten bar knob. 8.
Throttle Lock--out Chain Brake Cylinder Cover Direction of Chain Travel Rear Handle Throttle Trigger Chain Clutch Catcher Cover Adjusting Bar Knob Wheel Choke/Fast Idle Lever Guide Bar CHAIN BRAKE ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine. The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake activates automatically in the event of kickback. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is pushed forward.
IMPORTANT Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can cause major engine performance and durability problems. WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gasoline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20% alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2--stroke gasoline engines.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER FULL HALF OFF S The inertia--activated chain brake is activated if the front hand guard is pushed forward, either manually (by hand) or automatically (by sudden movement). S If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged. Disengaged STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. 2.
S Release the throttle trigger 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. S To avoid losing control when cut is complete, do not put pressure on saw at end of cut. S Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting. TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES WARNING: Check for broken or dead branches which can fall while cutting causing serious injury.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING) Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size. WARNING: Do not stand on the log being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control. Do not stand downhill of the log being cut. Always make your first cut on the compression side of the log. The compression side of the log is where the pressure of the log’s weight is concentrated. First cut on compression side of log IMPORTANT POINTS S Cut only one log at a time.
1st Cut LIMBING 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. 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.
AIR FILTER CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions. 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.
S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclockwise to decrease engine speed. If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact your authorized service dealer or call 1--800--554--6723. Tools required: BAR MAINTENANCE 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP position. 2. Check chain for proper tension. Adjust chain tension if necessary. See CHAIN TENSION section. 3. Sharpen cutters.
Hook Angle SPARK PLUG 0.025 inch (0.65 mm) Right Too Much Hook Angle Rounded Corner Squared Off Corner Wrong The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. 2. Remove the cylinder cover. 3. Pull off the spark plug boot. 4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard. 5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark plug and tighten with a 3/4 inch (19 mm) socket wrench. Tighten securely. Spark plug gap should be 0.025 inch (0.
Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank. HELPFUL TIP During storage of your gas/ oil mixture, the oil will separate from the gas. We recommend that you shake the gas can weekly to insure proper blending of the gas and oil.
LIMITED WARRANTY Poulan PRO, a division of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new Poulan PRO 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.
PRO authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center, call Poulan PRO at 1--800--554--6723, or send e-mail correspondence to emission.warranty@HCOP-emission.com. WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period begins on the date the small off--road engine is purchased.