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--554--6723 www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions 1950 / 2025 / les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA
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label. SAFETY RULES 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
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, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS. 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 fasteners securely tightened. S Use only PoulanR accessories and replacement parts as recommended. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
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eliminate this danger. As a chain saw user, do not rely only on safety devices. You must follow all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury. S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small
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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. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized servicing dealer. Take your unit to
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to be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of
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guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove. NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE DISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLATION ON THE SAW. TO DISENGAGE CHAIN BRAKE, PULL THE FRONT HAND GUARD BACK TOWARD THE REAR OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS FAR AS POSSIBLE (SEE ILLUSTRATION). DISENGAGED Chain Adjustment Chain
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Rope ON/STOP Switch Chain Muffler Primer Bulb Starter Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Cylinder Cover Fast Idle Throttle Lock Lockout Rear Handle Adjusting Screw Fuel Mix Fill Cap Chain Direction of Travel Throttle Trigger Choke Knob Chain Brake Guide Bar Chain Brake Chain Nuts Catcher Bar
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until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE section for additional information. STARTING 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
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BRAKE WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 0.020! (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on
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the tree makes contact with any utility line, the utility company should be notified immediately. S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad- vance. S Clear the work area. You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing. S The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill
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S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down, and get away quickly on your planned retreat path. S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw. Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When a tree doesn't fall completely, set the saw aside and pull
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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 screen and muffler Every 25 hours* Replace spark plug
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securely. Air Filter Cylinder Cover Screws Cylinder Cover 5. Replace any broken or cracked muffler parts. 6. Reinstall diffuser and spark arresting screen assembly with round holes facing up. 7. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws. Tighten securely. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Your carburetor is
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load. 1. Air filter dirty. 2. Spark plug fouled. 3. Chain brake engaged. 4. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Clean or replace plug and regap. 3. Disengage chain brake. 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. Engine smokes excessively. 1. Too much oil mixed with
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--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other parts which wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover predelivery set--up, installation of guide bar and chain, and normal adjustments
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PARTS: Any POULAN/WEED EATER approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug