poulan chain saw

8/22/2019 Poulan Chain Saw

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P4018WTL

Poulan1030 Stevens Creek Road

Augusta, GA 30907

ENGLISH

ESPAOL

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545137251 11/30/06

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1--800--554--6723www.poulan.com

For Occasional Use Only

Instruction ManualManual de Instrucciones

Manuel dInstructions

WARNING:Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions beforeusing this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

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AVERTISSEMENT:Lire le manuel dinstructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-ments et toutes les instructions de scurit. Tout dfaut de le fairepourrait entraner des blessures graves.

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING! This chainsaw can be dangerous! Care-less or improper use can causeserious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand theinstruction manual beforeusing the chain saw.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any objectshould be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar tomove suddenlyupwardand backward,whichmay cause se-rious injury.

Always wear appropriateear protection,eye protectionand headprotection.

XX_Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for thebarand chain combination on the label.

Move ON/STOP switch tothe ON position.

Slowly press primer bulb6 times.

Pull the starter ropesharply 5 times with yourright hand.

Pull the starter rope sharplywith your right hand untilthe engine starts.

Pull choke/fast idle leverout to the full extent (tothe FULL CHOKE posi-tion).

Push the choke/fast idlelever in to the HALFCHOKE position.

Starting Reminder

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Always disconnectspark plug wire and place wire where it can-not contact spark plug to prevent accidentalstarting when setting up, transporting, ad-justing or making repairs except carburetoradjustments.Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-

cutting tool, special safety precautions mustbe observed to reduce the risk of accidents.Careless or improper use of this tool cancause serious injury.

PLAN AHEADS Read this manual carefully until you com-

pletely understand and can follow all safetyrules, precautions, and operating instruc-tions before attempting to use the unit.

S Restrictthe use of your saw to adult userswho understand and can follow safetyrules, precautions, and operating instruc-

tions found in this manual.S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-

toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip


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gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-ging, vented goggles or face screen; anapproved safety hardhat; and sound barri-ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect yourhearing. Regular users should have hear-ing checked regularly as chain saw noisecan damage hearing. Secure hair aboveshoulder length.

Snug

FittingClothing

SafetyShoes

Safety Chaps

Heavy DutyGloves

EyeProtection

HearingProtection

Safety Hat

S Keep all parts of your body away from thechain when the engine is running.

S Keep children, bystanders, and animals aminimum of 30 feet (10meters) away fromthe work area. Do not allow other peopleor animals to be near the chain saw when

starting or operating the chain saw.S Do not handle or operate a chain saw whenyou are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you havetaken alcohol, drugs, or medication. Youmust be in good physical conditionand men-tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. Ifyou have any condition that might be aggra-vated by strenuous work, check with yourdoctor before operating a chain saw.

S Carefully planyour sawing operation in ad-vance. Do not start cutting untilyou have aclear work area, secure footing, and, if youare felling trees, a planned retreat path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELYS Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.

Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-standers or any combination of these per-

sons may result from one-handed opera-tion. A chain saw is intended fortwo-handed use.

S Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-lated outdoor area.

S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in atree.

S Make sure the chain will not make contactwith any object while starting the engine.Never try to start the saw when the guidebar is in a cut.

S Do not put pressureon the saw atthe end ofthe cut. Applying pressure can cause you tolose control when the cut is completed.

S Stop the engine before setting the sawdown.

S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-

pletely and securely assembled. Alwaysreplace bar, chain, hand guard, or chainbrakeimmediately if it becomes damaged,broken or is otherwise removed.

S With the engine stopped, hand carry thechain saw with the muffler away from yourbody, and the guide bar and chain to therear, preferably covered with a scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOODWORKING ORDERS Have all chain saw serviceperformed by a

qualified service dealer with the exceptionof the items listed in the maintenance sec-tionof this manual. For example,if improp-er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-wheel whenservicing the clutch, structuraldamage to the flywheel can occur and

cause the flywheel to burst.S Make certain the saw chain stops movingwhen the throttle trigger is released. Forcorrection, refer to CARBURETOR AD-JUSTMENT.

S Never modify your saw in any way.S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil

or fuel mixture.S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-

teners securely tightened.S Use only Poulan accessories and replace-

ment parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTIONS Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the saw.S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in

the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.

Thereshould be no smoking, openflames,or work that couldcause sparks. Allowen-gine to cool before refueling.

S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area onbare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, wellventilated place; and use an approved,marked container for all fuel purposes.Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.

S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-ing site before starting engine.

S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in anon-combustible area, not on dry leaves,straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel capand refuel unit.

S Store theunit andfuel in anarea wherefuelvapors cannot reach sparks or openflames from water heaters, electric motors

or switches, furnaces, etc.KICKBACK

WARNING: Avoid kickback whichcan result in serious injury. Kickback is thebackward, upward or sudden forward motionof the guide bar occurring when the sawchain near the uppertip of theguide bar con-tacts any object such as a log or branch, orwhen the wood closes in and pinches thesaw chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign ob-ject in the wood can also result in loss ofchain saw control.S Rotational Kickback can occur when the

moving chain contacts an object at theup-per tip of the guide bar. This contact cancause the chain to dig into the object,

which stops the chain for an instant. Theresult is a lightning fast, reverse reactionwhich kicks the guide bar up and back to-ward the operator.


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S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the thewood closes in and pinches the movingsaw chain in the cut along the top of theguide bar and the saw chain is suddenlystopped. This sudden stopping of thechain results in a reversal of the chainforce used to cut wood and causes thesawto move inthe opposite directionof thechain rotation. The saw is driven straightback toward the operator.

S Pull-In can occur when the moving chaincontacts a foreign object in the wood in thecut along the bottom of the guide bar and thesaw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden

stopping pulls the saw forward and awayfrom theoperator and could easily cause theoperator to lose control of the saw.

Avoid Pinch--Kickback:S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

structions thatc an cause material to pinchthe top of or otherwise stop the chain.

S Do not cut more than one log at a time.S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-

drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull--In:S Always begin cutting with theengine at full

speed and the saw housing against wood.S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.

Never use metal to hold the cut open.

Kickback Path

Clear The Working Area

Avoid Obstructions

REDUCE THE CHANCE OFKICKBACKS

Recognize that kickback can happen.With a basic understanding of kickback,you can reduce the element of surprisewhich contributes to accidents.

S Never letthe moving chaincontact any ob-ject at the tip of the guide bar.

S Keep the working area free from obstruc-tions suchas othertrees,branches, rocks,fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoidany obstruction that your saw chain couldhit while you are cutting. When cutting abranch, do not let the guide bar contactbranch or other objects around it.

S Keep your saw chain sharp and properlytensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-crease the chance of kickback occurring.Follow manufacturers chain sharpeningand maintenance instructions. Check ten-

sion at regular intervals with the enginestopped, never with the engine running.Make sure the bar nuts are securely tight-ened after tensioning the chain.

S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. Ifthe chain is moving at a slower speed,there is greater chance of kickback occur-ring.

S Cut one log at a time.S Use extreme caution when re-entering a

previous cut.S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of

the bar (plunge cuts).S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that

could close a cut and pinch or fall intochain.

S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Barand Low--Kickback Chain specified for

your saw.MAINTAIN CONTROL

Never reversehand positions

Stand to theleft of the saw

Thumb onunderside ofhandlebar

Thumb on underside ofhandlebar

Elbow locked

S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with bothhands when the engine is running anddontlet go. A firm grip will help youreducekickback and maintain control of the saw.Keep the fingers of your left hand encir-

cling and your left thumb under the fronthandlebar. Keep your right hand com-pletely around the rear handle whetheryour areright handed or left handed. Keepyour left arm straight with the elbowlocked.

S Position your left hand on the front handle-bar so it is in a straight line with your righthand on the rear handle when makingbucking cuts. Never reverse right and lefthand positions for any type of cutting.

S Stand withyour weight evenly balancedonboth feet.

S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw tokeep your body from being in a direct linewith the cutting chain.

S Do not overreach. You could be drawn orthrown off balance and lose control of the

saw.S Do not cut aboveshoulder height. It is diffi-

cult to maintain control of saw aboveshoulder height.


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KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING: The following featuresare included on your saw to help reduce thehazard of kickback; however, such featureswill not totally eliminate this danger. As achain saw user,do not rely only on safety de-vices. You must follow all safety precau-tions, instructions, and maintenance in thismanual to help avoid kickback and otherforces which can result in serious injury.S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed

with a small radius tip which reduces thesize of the kickback danger zone on the

bar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Barhas been demonstrated to significantly re-duce the number andseriousness of kick-backs when tested in accordance withsafety requirements for gasoline poweredchain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.

Small Radius Tip

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

Symmetrical Guide Bar

Large Radius Tip

S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with acontoured depth gauge and guard linkwhich deflect kickback force and allowwoodto gradually ride intothe cutter.Low--Kickback Chain has met kickback per-formance requirements when tested on arepresentative sample of chain saws be-low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specifiedin ANSI B175.1.

Low---Kickback

Chain

Not a Low --- Kickback Chain

Can Obstruct Material

Contoured Depth Gauge

Elongated Guard Link

Deflectskickback forceand allows wood

to gradually rideinto cutter

S Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce thechance of your left hand contacting thechainif your hand slips off the front handlebar.

S Position of front and rear handlebars, de-signed withdistance betweenhandles andin-line with each other. The spread andin-line position of the hands provided bythis design work together to give balanceand resistance in controlling the pivot ofthe saw back toward the operator if kick-back occurs.

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLES Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in

the event of kickback.

WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILLPROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICK-BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast actionwhich throws the bar and rotating chain backand up toward the operator. Kickback can becaused by allowing contact of the bar tip in thedanger zone with any hard object. Kickbackcan also be caused by pinching the saw chainalong the top of the guide bar. This action maypush the guide bar rapidly back toward the op-erator. Either of these events may cause you

to lose control of the saw which could result inserious injury or even death. DO NOT RELYUPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTOYOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAWPROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOIDKICKBACK. Reduced--kickback guide barsand low--kickback saw chains reduce thechance and magnitude of kickback and arerecommended. Your saw has a low kickbackchain and bar as original equipment. Repairson a chain brake should be made by an autho-rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to theplace of purchase if purchased from a servic-ing dealer, or to the nearest authorized masterservice dealer.S Tip contact insome cases may cause a light-

ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide

bar up and back toward operator.S Pinching the saw chain along the top of theguide bar may push the guide bar rapidlyback toward the operator.

S Either of these reactions may cause you tolose control of the saw which could result inserious injury. Do not rely exclusively upondevices built into your saw.

WARNING: Computed kickbackangle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed intheCKA table below represents angle of kickbackyour bar and chain combinations will havewhen tested in accordance with CSA (Cana-dian Standards Association) and ANSI stan-dards. When purchasing replacement bar andchain, considerations should be given to thelower CKA values. Lower CKA values repre-sent safer angles to the user, higher values in-dicate more angle and higher kick energies.Computed angles represented indicate totalenergy and angle associated without activationof the chain brake during kickback. Activatedangle representschainstoppingtimerelative toactivation angle of chain break and resultingkick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA val-ues represent a safer operating environmentfor the user.The following guide bar and chain combina-tions meet kickback requirements of CSAStandards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1when used on saws listed in this manual.Use of bar and chain combinations otherthan those listed is not recommended andmay not meet the CKA requirements per

standard.


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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

BAR

P/N Length CHAIN P/N

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MODEL CKA without chain brake

P4018WTL 33_952051338530044749

NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com-mercial logging, a chain brake is requiredand shall not be removed or otherwise dis-abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-tions for Commercial Logging.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrationsthrough prolonged use of gasoline poweredhand tools could cause blood vessel or nervedamage in the fingers, hands, and joints ofpeople prone to circulation disorders orabnormal swellings. Prolonged use in coldweather has been linked to blood vesseldamage in otherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms occur such as numbness, pain,loss of strength, change in skincolor or texture,or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,discontinue the use of this tool and seekmedical attention. An anti-vibration systemdoes not guarantee the avoidance of theseproblems. Users who operate power tools ona continual and regular basis must monitorclosely their physical condition and thecondition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE:Your saw is equippedwith a temperature limiting muffler and sparkarresting screen which meets therequirements of California Codes 4442 and

4443. All U.S. forest land and the states ofCalifornia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, NewJersey, Oregon, and Washington require bylaw that many internal combustion enginestobe equipped with a spark arrestingscreen.Ifyou operate a chain saw ina state or locale

wheresuch regulations exist,y ou are legallyresponsible for maintaining the operatingcondition of these parts. Failure to do so isa violationof the law. Refer to the SERVICEsection for maintenance of the sparkarresting screen.

Failure to follow allSafety Rules and Precau-tions can result in serious injury. If situationsoccur which are not covered in this manual,use care and good judgement. If you needassistance, contact your authorized servicedealer or call 1-800--554--6723.

STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-writers Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:ANSI B175.1--2000 American NationalStandards for Gasoline--Powered ChainSaws -- Safety Requirements

CSA Z62.1 --03 Chain Saws -- OccupationalHealth and SafetyCSA Z62.3 --96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-pational Health and Safety

ASSEMBLY

Protective gloves (not provided) should beworn during assembly.

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If notalready attached)

WARNING: If received assembled,repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properlyassembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-

ways wear gloves when handling the chain.The chain is sharp and can cut you evenwhenit is not moving!1. Loosen and remove the bar nuts and the

clutch cover from the saw.2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if

present).

Clutch cover

Bar nuts

Chain adjustment tool(Bar Tool)

Location ofshippingspacer

3. Turn adjusting screw on bar counterclock-wise to move the tensioning rack as far asit will go toward the front of the bar.

Tensioning Rack

AdjustingScrew


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4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guidebar stops against clutch drum sprocket.

Guide bar

Bar bolts

5. Carefully remove the chain from the pack-age. Hold chain with the drive links asshown.

CUTTERS MUST FACE INDIIRECTION OF ROTATION

Tip ofBar

Cutters Depth Gauge

Drive Links

6. Place chain over and behind clutch re-tainer, fitting the drive links in the clutchdrum sprocket.

7. Fit bottom of drive links between theteeth in the sprocket in the nose of theguide bar.

8. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.9. Pullguidebarforward until chain is snug

in guide bar groove. Ensure all drivelinks are in the bar groove.

10. Hold guide bar against the saw frameand install the clutch cover.

11. Replace the bar nuts and tighten fingertight. Once the chain is tensioned youwill need to tighten bar nuts.

CHAIN TENSION(Including units with chain already installed)

WARNING: Wear protective gloveswhenhandling chain. The chainis sharpandcan cut you even when it is not moving.NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only.Attemptingto tension the chain when the barnuts are tight can cause damage.

Checking the tension:Use thescrewdriver end of the chain adjust-

ment tool (bar tool) to move chain aroundguidebar. If the chain does not rotate, it is tootight. Ifthe chainis tooloose, itwill sagbelowthe bar.

Bar NutsChain Adjustment

Tool(Bar Tool)

GuideBar

AdjustingScrew

Adjusting the tension:

Chain tension is very important. Chainsstretch during use. This is especially trueduring the first few times you use your saw.Always check chain tension each time youuse and refuel your saw.An adjusting screw (located on the guidebar) is used to adjustthe tension of thechain(see illustration).1. Loosenbar nuts untiltheyare finger tight

against the clutch cover.2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain

solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.

AdjustingScrew

3. Using bar tool, roll chain around guide barto ensure all links are in bar groove.

4. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.Release tip of guide bar, then turn ad-justing screw until sag does not exist.

5. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten barnuts securely with the bar tool.

Bar Nuts

6. Use the screwdriver end of the bar toolto move chain around guide bar.

7. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.Slightly loosen bar nuts and loosenchain by turning the adjusting screw.Retighten bar nuts.

8. If chain is too loose, it will sag below theguide bar. DO NOT operate the saw ifthe chain is loose.

WARNING: If the saw is operatedwith a loose chain, the chain could jump offthe guide bar and result in serious injury.


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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAWREAD THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURCHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location ofthe various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

ChainAdjustment Tool

(Bar Tool)

Primer BulbStarter Housing

Bar Oil Fill Cap

Chain

Front Hand Guard Front Handle

Starter Rope

ON/STOPSwitch

Muffler

Choke/Fast IdleLever

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

BarSprocketHole

Guide Bar

Bar Nuts

Cylinder Cover

ThrottleLockout

RearHandle

ThrottleTrigger

ChainBrake

ChainDirection

of TravelAdjusting Screw

ChainCatcherClutch Cover

ON/STOP SWITCHThe ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop theengine.THROTTLE TRIGGERThe THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine

speed.THROTTLE LOCK--OUTThe THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must bepressed before you can squeeze the throttletrigger. This feature prevents you from acci-dentally squeezing the trigger.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVERThe choke and fast idle are set by pulling theCHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex-tent for cold starting or after refueling. Thechoke provides additional fuel to the engineduring cold starting.

PRIMER BULBThe PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-buretor to provide quicker starting.

CHAIN BRAKEThe chain brake is a device designed to stopthe chain if kickback occurs. The chain brakeactivates automatically in the event of kick-back. Thechainbrakeactivatesmanually if the

front hand guard is pushed forward. The chainbrake is disengaged by pulling the front handguard back toward the front handle as far aspossible.

CHAIN TENSIONIt is normalfor a new chain to stretch during thefirst 15 minutes of operation. You shouldcheckyour chain tension frequently. See CHAINTENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.

WARNING: Muffleris veryhot duringand after use. Do not touch the muffler oral-low combustible material such as dry grassor fuel to do so.


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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuelhandling information in the safety rules sec-tion of this manual beforeyou begin.If youdonot understand the fuel handling informationdo not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek helpfrom someone that does understand the in-formation or call the customer assistancehelp line at 1-800-554-6723.

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

when r efueling.HELPFUL TIP

To obtain thecorrect oilmixratio, pour 3.2 ounces of2--cycle synthetic oil intoone gallon of fresh gas.

This engine is certified to operate on unleadedgasoline. Before operation, gasoline must bemixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ra-tio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand syn-thetic oil is recommended. A 40:1 ratio isobtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oilwith 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce (95 ml)container of Poulan/WEED EATER brand syn-

thetic oil. Pour the entire contents of this con-tainer into 1 gallon (4 liters) of gasoline toachieve the proper fuel mixture.DO NOT USE automotive or marine oil.Theseoils will cause engine damage. Whenmixing fuel follow the instructions printed onthe container. Always read and follow thesafety rules listed under HANDLE FUELWITH CAUTION.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATIONThe bar and chain require continuous lubri-cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-matic oiler system when the oil tank is keptfilled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar andchain. Too little oil will cause overheatingshown by smoke comingfromthe chain and/or discoloration of the bar.

In freezing weather oil will thicken, making itnecessary to thin bar and chain oil with asmall amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel orkerosene. Bar and chain oil must be freeflowing for the oil system to pump enough oilfor adequate lubrication.Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is recom-mended to protect your unit against excessivewear from heat and friction. Poulan oil resistshigh temperature thinning.If Poulan bar and chain oil is not available,use a good grade SAE 30 oil.S Never usewaste oil forbar and chainlubri-

cation.S Always stop the engine before removing

the oil cap.

IMPORTANTExperience indicates that alcohol--blendedfuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or meth-anol) can attractmoisture which leads tosepa-ration and formation of acids during storage.

Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of anengine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-lems, the fuel system shouldbe emptiedbeforestorage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gastank, start the engine and let it run until the fuellines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuelnext season. See STORAGE section for addi-tional information.

CHAIN BRAKEEnsure chain brake is disengaged by pullingthefront hand guard back towardthe front han-dle as far as possible.The chain brake must bedisengaged before cutting with the saw.

WARNING: The chain must notmove when the engine runs at idle speed. Ifthe chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within thismanual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hotmuffler can cause serious burns.To stop the engine move the ON/STOPswitch to the STOP position.To start the engine hold the saw firmly on theground as illustrated. Make sure the chain isfree to turn without contacting any object.

Left Handon FrontHandle

Starter Rope Handle

Right Foot Through Rear Handle

Use only 15 -- 18 (40 -- 45 cm) ofrope per pull.

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBERWhen pulling the starter rope, do not usethefull extent of the rope as this can cause therope to break. Do not let starter rope snapback. Hold the handle and let the rope re-

wind slowly.For cold weather starting, start the unit atFULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm upbefore squeezing the throttle trigger.

NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material withthechoke/fast idle lever in theFULLCHOKEposition.

HELPFUL TIPIf your engine still does notstart after following theseinstructions, please call1--800--554--6723.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (orwarm engine after running out offuel)

NOTE: In the following steps, when thechoke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the fullextent, the correct throttle setting forstartingis set automatically.


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IGNITIONSWITCH

ON

STOP

ChokeLever

1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-tion.

2. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.3. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full

extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with

your right hand. Then, proceed to thenext step.

NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is tryingto start before the 5th pull, stop pulling andimmediately proceed to the next step.5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the

HALF CHOKE position.

OFFHALF

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

FULL

6. Pull the starter rope sharply with yourright hand until the engine starts.

7. Allow the engine to run for approximate-ly 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and re-lease the throttle trigger to allow engineto return to idle speed.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-tion.

2. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.3. To set the fast idle, pull the choke/fast

idle lever out to the full extent (to the fullchoke position); then push the leverback in to the HALF CHOKE position.

4. Pull the starter rope sharply with yourright hand until the engine starts.

5. Squeeze and release throttle trigger toallow engine to return to idle speed.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting aflooded engine)The engine may be flooded with too muchfuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.Flooded engines can be cleared of excessfuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in

completely (to the OFF CHOKE position)and then following the warm engine startingprocedure listed above. Ensure the ON/STOP switch is in the ON position.

Starting couldrequire pulling the starter ropehandle many times depending on how badlytheunit is flooded.If enginefails to start,referto the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call1-800-554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING: If the brake band is worntoo thin it may break when thechain brake istriggered. With a broken brake band, thechain brake will not stop thechain. Thechainbrake should be replaced by an authorizedservice dealer if any part is worn to less than0.020 (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chainbrake should be made by an authorized ser-vicedealer. Takeyour unit to the place ofpur-chase if purchased from a servicing dealer,or to the nearest authorized master servicedealer.S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.

The brake is designed to stop the chain ifkickback occurs.

S The inertia--activated chain brake isactivated if the front hand guard is pushedforward, either manually (by hand) orautomatically (by sudden movement).

S If the brake is already activated, it isdisengaged by pulling thefront handguardback toward the front handle as far aspossible.

S When cutting with thesaw, thechain brake

must be disengaged.

Engaged

Disengaged

Braking function controlCAUTION: The chain brake must bechecked several times daily. The enginemust be running whenperforming thisproce-dure. This is the only instance when the sawshould be placed on the ground with the en-gine running.Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear

handlewith your righthandand thefront han-dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle byfully depressing the throttle trigger. Activatethe chain brake by turning your left wristagainst the hand guard without releasingyour grip around the front handle. The chainshould stop immediately.

Inertia activating function control

WARNING: When performing thefollowing procedure, the engine must beturned off.Grip therear handle with your right hand andthe front handle with your left hand. Hold thechain saw approximately 14 (35 cm) abovea stump or other wooden surface. Releaseyour grip on the front handle and use the

weightof the saw toletthetipofthe guide barfallforwardand contact the stump. Whenthetipof thebar hits thestump, the brake shouldactivate.


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OPERATING TIPSS Check chain tension before first use and

after 1 minute of operation. See CHAINTENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.

S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.

S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreignobject. Inspect the saw and repair or re-place parts as necessary.

S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even asmall amount of dirt will quickly dull a chainand thus increase the possibility of kickback.

S Practice cutting a few small logs using thefollowing techniques to get thefeel of us-

ing your saw before you begin a majorsawing 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 theentire

time you are cutting.S Allowthe chainto cutfor you. Exert only

light downward pressure. If you forcethecut, damage to thebar, chain,or en-gine can result.

S Release the throttle trigger as soon asthe cut is completed, allowing the en-gine to idle. If you run the saw at fullthrottle without a cutting load, unneces-sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,

and engine. It is recommended thatthe engine not be operated for lon-ger than 30 seconds at full throttle.

S To avoid losing control when cut is com-plete, do not put pressure on saw at endof cut.

S Stop the engine before setting the sawdown after cutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING: Check for broken ordeadbranches which can fall while cutting causingserious injury. Do not cut near buildings orelectrical wires if you do not know the directionof tree fall, nor cut at night since you will not beale to seewell, nor during bad weather such asrain, snow, or strong winds, etc. If the tree

makes contact with any utility line, the utilitycompany should be notified immediately.S Carefully planyour sawing operation in ad-

vance.S Clearthe work area. Youneeda cleararea

all aroundthetree so you can have securefooting.

S The chain saw operator should keep onthe uphill side of the terrain as the tree islikelyto roll or slide downhillafter it is felled.

S Study the natural conditions that can causethe tree to fall in a particular direction.

Natural conditions that can cause a tree tofall in a particular direction include:S The wind direction and speed.S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree

might not be apparent due to uneven orsloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de-termine the direction of tree lean.

S Weight and branches on one side.S Surrounding trees and obstacles.

Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted,it can snap and fall toward the operator.Check for broken or dead branches whichcan fall on you while cutting.Make sure there is enough room for the tree tofall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengthsfrom the nearest person or other objects. En-gine noise can drown out a warning call.Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-ples, and wire from thetreewherecuts aretobe made.Plana clear retreat pathto the rear and diag-onal to the line of fall.

Direction of Fall

45_

Plan a clear retreat path

FELLING LARGE TREES(6 inches (15 cm) in diameter or larger)The notch method is used to fell large trees.A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de-sired direction of fall. After a felling cut ismade on the opposite side of tree, the treewill tend to fall into the notch.

NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,removethembefore making thenotch. If us-ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep sawchain fromcontacting ground to prevent dull-ing of the chain.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THETREES Make notch cut by cutting the top of the

notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameterofthe tree. Next complete thenotch bycut-ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-tion. Once the notch is cut remove thenotch of wood from the tree.

Notch

First cut

Second cut

Final (felling) cut here, 2 inches(5 cm) above center of notch.

Hinge

S After removing the wood from the notch,make the felling cut on the opposite side ofthe notch. This is doneby making a cut abouttwo inches (5 cm) higher than the center ofthenotch. This will leave enough uncutwoodbetween the felling cut and the notch to forma hinge. This hinge will help prevent thetreefrom falling in the wrong direction.


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Openingof fellingcut

Closing ofnotch

Hinge holds tree on stump and helpscontrol fall

NOTE:Before felling cut is complete, use

wedges to open the cut if necessary tocontrol thedirection of fall. To avoidkickbackand chain damage, use wood or plasticwedges, but never steel or iron wedges.S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to

fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell-ing cut, or movement in the upperbranches.

S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,and get away quickly on your planned re-treat path.

S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen treewith your saw. Be extremely cautious withpartially fallen trees that may be poorlysupported. When a tree doesnt fall com-pletely, setthesaw asideand pull downthetree with a cable winch, block and tackle,

or tractor.CUTTING A FALLEN TREE(BUCKING)Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallentree to the desired log size.

WARNING: Do not stand on the logbeing cut. Any portion can roll causing lossof footing and control. Do not stand downhillof the log being cut.IMPORTANT POINTSS Cut only one log at a time.S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp

pieces of wood could be flung toward opera-tor.

S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never

allow another person to hold the log whilecutting andnever hold the logwith your legor foot.

S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,and roots are tangled such as in a blowndown area. Drag the logs into a clear areabefore cutting by pulling out exposed andcleared logs first.

TYPES OF CUTTING USED FORBUCKING

WARNING: If saw becomes pinchedor hung in a log, dont try to force it out. Youcan lose control of the saw resulting in injuryand/or damage to the saw. Stop the saw,drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cutuntilthe saw canbe removed easily. Restart

the saw and carefully reenter the cut. Toavoid kickback and chain damage, do notusea metalwedge. Do not attempt to restartyour saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

Turn saw OFF and use a plastic orwooden wedge to force cut open.

Overcutting begins on the top side of the logwith the bottom of the saw against the log.When overcutting use light downward pres-sure.

Overcutting

Undercutting

Undercutting involves cutting on the under-side ofthelog withtopof sawagainst the log.When undercutting use light upward pres-sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.The saw will tend to push back toward you.

WARNING: Never turn saw upsidedown to undercut. The saw cannot be con-trolled in this position.Always make your first c ut on the compres-sion side of thelog. Thecompressionsideofthe log is where the pressure of the logsweight is concentrated.

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

First cut on compression side of log

Second cut

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORTS Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the

log.S Roll the log over and finish with a second

overcut.S Watch for logs with a compression side to

prevent the saw from pinching. See il-lustrations for cutting logs with a compres-sion side.

BUCKING USING A LOG ORSUPPORT STANDS Remember your first cut is always on the

compression side of the log.(Refer to the illustrations below for yourfirst and second cut)

S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of thediameter of the log.

S Finish with your second cut.


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1st Cut

2nd Cut

Using a log for support

2nd Cut

1st Cut

1st Cut

2nd Cut

Using a support stand

1st

Cut

2nd Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guardagainst kickback. Do not allow the movingchain to contact any other branches or objectsat the nose of the guide bar when limbing orpruning. Allowing such contact can result inserious injury.

WARNING: Never climb into a tree tolimb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-forms, a log,or inany position whichcan causeyou to lose your balance or control of the saw.

IMPORTANT POINTSS Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly

gripped on the saw. Maintain secure footingand balance.

S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles aresmall size limbs which can catch the sawchain and whiptoward you or pullyou off bal-ance. Use extreme caution when cuttingsmall size limbs or slender material.

S Be alert for springback. Watch out forbranches that are bent or under pressure.Avoid being struck by the branch or thesaw when the tension in the wood fibers isreleased.

S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clearbranches out of the way to avoid trippingover them.

LIMBINGS Alwayslimba tree after itis cutdown. Only

then can limbing be done safely and prop-erly.

S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felledtree to support the tree as you work.

S Start at the base of the felled tree and worktoward 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 thebranch you are cutting.

S Remove larger, supporting branches withthe cutting techniques described in BUCK-ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

S Always use an overcut to cutsmall and free-ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could causelimbs to fall and pinch the saw.

PRUNING

WARNING: Limit pruning to limbsshoulder height or below. Do not cut ifbranches are higher than your shoulder. Get aprofessional to do the job.S Make your first cut 1/3of theway through the

bottom of the limb.S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through

the limb. Then cuta thirdovercut leaving a1 to2 inch(2.5 to5 cm) collar fromthetruckof the tree.

First cut

Second cut

Third cut

Collar

Pruning technique


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SERVICE

WARNING: Disconnect the sparkplug before performing maintenance exceptfor carburetor adjustments.

We recommend all service and adjustmentsnot listed in this manual be performed by anauthorized or Master Service Dealer.

HELPFUL TIP

IMPORTANT: Have allrepairs other than the rec-ommended maintenancedescribed in the instructionmanual performed by anauthorized service dealer.

If any dealer other than an authorizedservice dealer performs work on theproduct, Poulan may not pay for repairsunder warranty. It is your responsibilityto maintain and performgeneral mainte-nance.

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 Every 5 hours*. . . . . . . . . . . . .Chain brake Every 5 hours*. . . . . . . . .Spark arresting screenand muffler Every 25 hours*. . . . . . . . . .Replace spark plug Yearly.Replace fuel filter Yearly. . .* Hours of Operation --

Each hour of operation is approximately2 tanks of fuel.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this unit does not coveritems that have been subjected to operatorabuse or negligence. To receive full valuefrom the warranty, the operator must main-tainunit as instructed in this manual. Variousadjustments will need to be made periodical-ly to properly maintain your unit.S Once a year, replacethe spark plug, air filter,

and check guide bar and chain for wear. Anew spark plug and air filter assures properair-fuel mixture and helps your engine runbetter and last longer.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED ORWORN PARTSContact an authorized service dealer for re-placement of damaged or worn parts.

NOTE: It is normal for a small amount ofoilto appear under the saw after engine stops.Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank.S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP

switch functions properly by moving theswitch to the STOP position. Make sure en-gine stops; then restart engine and continue.

S Fuel Tank -- Do not use saw if fuel tankshows signs of damage or leaks.

S Oil Tank -- Donot usesaw if oil tank shows

signs of damage or leaks.CHECK FOR LOOSEFASTENERS AND PARTSS Bar NutsS ChainS MufflerS Cylinder ShieldS Air FilterS Handle ScrewsS Vibration MountsS Starter HousingS Front Hand Guard

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESSA sharp chain makes wood chips. A dullchain makes a sawdust powder and cutsslowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING.

CHECK GUIDE BARConditions which require guide bar mainte-nance:S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.S Saw has to be forced through the cut.S Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.Check the condition of guide bar each timechain is sharpened. A worn guide bar willdamage the chain and make cutting difficult.After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch isin the STOP position, then clean all sawdustfrom the guide bar and sprocket hole.To maintain guide bar:S Move ON/STOP switch to STOP.S Loosen and remove bar nuts and clutch

cover. Remove bar and chain from saw.S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after

each 5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust FromGuide Bar Groove

Oil Holes

S Burring of guide bar rails is a normalprocess of rail wear. Remove these burrswith a flat file.

S Whenrailtopis uneven, use a flatfile tore-store square edges and sides.

Correct GrooveWorn Groove

File Rail Edges

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Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when ex-cess heating or burringof the rails occurs. If re-placementis necessary, use only theguidebarspecified for your saw in the repair parts list oron the decal located on the chain saw.

CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVELS See FUELING ENGINE under the OP-

ERATION section.

LUBRICATION

Bar OilFill Cap

S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL underthe OPERATION section.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT ANDDECALSS After each use, inspect complete unit for

loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit anddecals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-gent.

S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CHECK CHAIN BRAKESee CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATIONsection.

CLEAN AIR FILTERCAUTION: Donot cleanfilterin gasolineorother flammable solvent to avoid creating afire hazard or producing harmful evaporativeemissions.Cleaning the air filter:A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor-mance of the engine andincreases fuel con-sumption and harmful emissions. Alwaysclean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5hours of operation, whichever comes first.Clean more frequently in dusty conditions. Aused air filter can never be completelycleaned. It is advisable to replace your airfil-

ter witha new one after every 50hours ofop-eration, or annually, whichever comes first.1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.2. Remove cylinder cover.3. Remove air filter cover and air filter.4. Clean the airfilter usinghot soapywater.

Rinse with cleancool water. Air drycom-pletely before reinstalling.

5. Reinstall air filter and air filter cover.6. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.

Tighten securely.

Air Filter

Air FilterCover

CylinderCover

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARKARRESTING SCREEN

WARNING: Themuffler on this prod-uct contains chemicals known to theStateofCalifornia to cause cancer.As the unit is used, carbon deposits build upon the muffler and spark arresting screen,andmust be removed to avoid creating a firehazard or affecting engine performance.Replace the spark arresting screen if breaksoccur.

Nut

ExhaustOutletCover

Muffler

SparkArrestingScreen

CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-ING SCREENCleaning is required every 25 hours of op-eration or annually, whichever comes first.1. Loosen and remove the nut fromthe ex-

haust outlet cover.2. Remove the exhaust oulet cover.3. Removespark arrestingscreen. Handle

screen carefully to prevent damage.4. Clean the spark arresting screen gently

with a wire brush. Replace screen ifbreaks are found.

5. Replace any broken or cracked mufflerparts.

6. Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaustoutlet cover,and nut. Tighten nut securely.


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REPLACE SPARK PLUGThe spark plug should be replaced eachyear to ensure the engine starts easier andruns better. Ignition timing is fixed and non-adjustable.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 securely with a 3/4 inch(19 mm) socket wrench. Spark plug gapshould be 0.025 inch (0,6 mm).

6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3

screws. Tighten securely.

SparkPlug

CylinderCover

SparkPlug Boot

REPLACE FUEL FILTERTo replace fuel filter, drain your unit by run-ning it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap and itsconnected retainer from tank. Pull filter fromtank and remove from line. Replace and re-assemble.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENTSee CHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY sec-tion.

CHAIN SHARPENINGChain sharpening is a complicated task andrequires special tools. We recommend thatyou refer chain sharpening to a professionalchain sharpener.CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Thechain will bemovingduring most of this procedure. Wear yourprotective equipment and observe all safety

precautions. Thechain must notmoveat idlespeed.The carburetor has been carefully set at thefactory. Adjustments may be necessary ifyou notice any of the following conditions:S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T

adjusting procedure.S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-

justing procedure.

Idle Speed--TAllow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle istoofast. If theengine stalls,idleis tooslow. Ad-just speed until engine runs without chainmovement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle tooslow). The idle speed screw is located in thearea above the primer bulb and is labeled T.S Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase

engine speed.S Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to

decrease engine speed.If you require further assistance or are unsureabout performing this procedure, contact yourauthorized service dealer or call our customerassistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.

STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the followingsteps after each use:

S Allow the engine to cool, and secure theunit before storing or transporting.

S Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti-lated area where fuel vapors cannot reachsparks or open flames from water heaters,electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

S Store chain saw with all guards in placeand position chain saw so that any sharpobject cannot accidentally cause injury.

S Store chain saw well out of the reach ofchildren.

SEASONAL STORAGEPrepareyour unitfor storage at theendof theseason or if it will not be used for 30 days ormore.If your chain saw is to be stored for a periodof time:

S Clean saw thoroughly before storage.S Store in a clean dry area.

S Lightly oil external metal surfaces andguide bar.

S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or

cloth.FUEL SYSTEMUnder FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-TION section of this manual, see messagelabeled IMPORTANT regarding the use ofgasohol in your chain saw.Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative inminimizing the formation of fuel gum depos-its during storage. Add stabilizerto thegaso-line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.Follow the mix instructions found on stabiliz-er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutesafter adding stabilizer.Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engineoil (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer.If you do not use this oil, you can add a fuelstabilizer to your fuel tank.


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HELPFUL TIPDuring storage of your gas/oilmixture, the oil will sepa-rate from the gas.We recommend that youshake the gas can weeklyto insure proper blendingofthe gas and oil.

ENGINES Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon

of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)through the spark plug opening. Slowlypull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib-ute oil.

S Replace spark plug with new one of rec-ommended type and heat range.

S Clean air filter.S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,

and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,or worn parts.

S At the beginning of the next season, useonly fresh fuel having the proper gasolineto oil ratio.

OTHERS Do not store gasoline from one season to

another.S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust.

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine will notstart or will runonly a fewseconds afterstarting.

1. Ignition switch off.2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel tank empty.4. Spark plug not firing.5. Fuel not reaching

carburetor.

1. Move ignition switch to ON.2. See Difficult Starting in

Operation Section.3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.4. Install new spark plug.5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

Check for kinked or split fuel line;repair or replace.

Engine willnot idleproperly.

1. Idle speed requiresadjustment.

2. Carburetor requiresadjustment.

1. See Carburetor Adjustment in theService and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Air filter dirty.2. Spark plug fouled.3. Chain brake engaged.4. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

Engine will notaccelerate,lacks power,or dies undera load.

1. Clean or replace air filter.2. Clean or replace plug and regap.3. Disengage chain brake.4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

Enginesmokesexcessively.

1. Too much oil mixed withgasoline.

1. Empty fuel tank and refill withcorrect fuel mixture.

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all ofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

Chain moves

at idle speed.

1. Idle speed requires

adjustment.2. Clutch requires repair.

1. See Carburetor Adjustment in the

Service and Adjustments Section.2. Contact an authorized service dealer.


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LIMITED WARRANTY

Poulan warrants to the original purchaserthat each new Poulan brand gasoline chainsaw is free from defects in material andworkmanship andagrees to repair or replaceunder this warranty any defective gasolinechain saw as follows from theoriginal date ofpurchase.2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used forHousehold purposes.60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for

Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro-ducing purposes.30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, ifused for rentalpurposes.This warranty is not transferable and doesnot cover damage or liability caused by im-proper handling, improper maintenance, orthe use of accessories and/or attachmentsnot specifically recommended by Poulan forthis chain saw. Additionally, this warrantydoes not cover damage caused by improperhandling, improper maintenance, or if thesaw is altered in any way which in our judge-ment affects its condition or operation. Thiswarranty does not c over tune--up, sparkplugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs,chain sharpening, bars, chains, and otherparts which wear and require replacementwith reasonable use during the warranty pe-

riod. This warranty does not cover predeliv-ery set--up, installation of guide bar andchain, and normal adjustments explained inthe instruction manual such as carburetoradjustments and chain tension adjustments.This warranty does not cover transportationcosts.THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFICLEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVEOTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM

STATE TO STATE.NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OROTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESSWARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION ORLIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THEABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONMAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.The policy of Poulan is to continuously im-prove its products. Therefore, Poulan re-servesthe rightto change, modify, or discon-tinue models, designs, specifications, andaccessories of all products at any time with-out notice or obligation to any purchaser.

U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADAEMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-LIGATIONS: The U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency, California Air ResourcesBoard, Environment Canada and Poulan arepleased to explain the emissions controlsystem warranty on your year 2007 and latersmall off--road engine. In California, all smalloff--road engines must be designed, built, andequipped to meet the States stringent anti--smog standards. Poulan must warrant theemission control system on your small off--

road engine for the periods of time listed be-low provided there has been no abuse, ne-glect, or impropermaintenance of your smalloff--r oad engine. Your emission control sys-tem includes parts such as the carburetor, theignition system and the fuel tank (Californiaonly). Where a warrantable condition exists,Poulan will repair your small off--road engineengine at no cost to you. Expenses coveredunder warranty include diagnosis, parts andlabor. MANUFACTURERS WARRANTYCOVERAGE: If any emissions related parton your engine (as listed under EmissionsControl Warranty Parts List) is defective or adefect in the materials orworkmanship oftheengine causes the failure of such an emis-sion related part, the part will be repaired orreplaced by Poulan. OWNERS WARRAN-

TY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small off--road engine engine owner,you are responsi-ble for the performance of the requiredmaintenance listed in your instructionmanu-

al.Poulan recommends that you retainall re-ceipts covering maintenance on your smalloff--road engine, but Poulan cannot denywarranty solely for the lack of receipts or foryour failure to ensure the performance of allscheduled maintenance. As the small off--road engine engine owner, you should beaware that Poulan may deny you warrantycoverage if your small off--road engine en-gineor a partof ithas faileddueto abuse,ne-glect, improper maintenance, unapproved

modifications, orthe useof parts not madeorapproved by the original equipmentmanufacturer. You are responsible for pres-enting your small off--road engineto a Poulanauthorized repair center as soon as a prob-lem exists. Warranty repairs should be com-pleted in a reasonable amount of time, not toexceed 30 days. If you have any questionsregardingyour warranty rights andresponsi-bilities, you should contact your nearest au-thorized service center or call Poulan at1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY COM-MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty periodbegins on the date the small off--road engineis purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE:This warranty shall be for a period of twoyears from the initial date of purchase.WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR RE-

PLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re-placement of any warranted part will be per-formed at no charge to the owner at anapproved Poulan servicing center. If you


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have any questions regarding your warrantyrights and responsibilities, you should con-tact your nearest authorized service centeror call Poulan at 1--800--554--6723. WAR-RANTY PERIOD:Any warranted part whichis not scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenance, or which is scheduled only forregular inspection to the effect of repair orreplace as necessary shall be warranted for2 years. Any warranted part which is sched-uled for replacement as required mainte-nance shall be warranted for the period oftime up to the first scheduled replacementpoint for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner

shall not be charged for diagnostic laborwhich leads to the determination that a war-ranted part is defective if the diagnostic workis performed at an approved Poulan servic-ing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES:Poulan may be liable for damages to otherengine components caused by the failure ofa warranted part still under warranty. WHATIS NOT COVERED: All failures caused byabuse, neglect, or improper maintenanceare not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIEDPARTS: Theuse of add--on or modified partscan be grounds for disallowing a warranty

claim. Poulan is not liable to cover failures ofwarranted parts caused by the use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE ACLAIM: If you have any questions regardingyour warranty rights and responsibilities,you should contact your nearest authorizeds ervice center or call Poulan at1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-pairs shall be provided at all Poulan servicecenters. Call: 1--800--554--6723 MAINTE-NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIROF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: AnyPoulan approved replacement part used in

the performance of any warranty mainte-nance or repair on emission related parts willbe provided without charge to the owner ifthepart is under warranty. EMISSION CON-TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carbure-tor, ignition system: spark plug (covered upto maintenance schedule), ignition module,muffler including catalyst (if equipped), fueltank (California only). MAINTENANCESTATEMENT: The owner is responsible forthe performance of all required maintenanceas defined in the instruction manual.

The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.

This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:

Moderate (50 hours)

Intermediate (125 hours)

Extended (300 hours)

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