Poulan 1990-10 User Manual

Poulan 1990-10 Manual

Poulan 1990-10 manual content summary:

  • Poulan 1990-10 | User Manual - Page 1
    Do Not Throw Awa Poula PRO 00 OPERATOR'S MANUAL A WARNING: This chain saw is capable of severe kickback that could result in serious injury to the user. Do not operate this saw unless you
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    11 B. Starting Instructions 11 C. Chain Guide Rar and Chain 16 B. Spark Arrestor 17 C. Starter Rope 18 D. Oil Pump 18 E. Carburetor Adjustments 19 F. Air Filter 20 G. Storage 20 H. Trouble Shooting Chart 21 I. Maintenance Chart 22 POULAN PRO ACCESSORIES 23 PARTS & SERVICE
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    WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (See Additional Safety Instructions throughout this Manual) GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback is a dangerous when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
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    users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual. PLAN AHEAD 1. Wear protective gear. Figure 4. Always use steel- occur which are not covered in this manual, use care andgood judgment. Contact your Service Dealer ifyou need assistance. 4
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    engine. Never try to start the saw when guide bar is in a cut or kerf. cor- rection, refer to the "Trouble Shooting Chart." 5. Stop the saw if metal mountings. Have a qualified service dealer replace the isolators if all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid
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    maintained according to the instructions in this manual. Do not use any guide bar and chain combination from a Servicing Dealer, or to the nearest Authorized Master Service Dealer. -vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and
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    understand its safe operation. It is important that you read your manual completely to become familiar with the unit bare you begin assembly or finger tight only. 11. Follow "Chain Tension" instructions. A WARNING Do not start engine without the guide bar, chain, and bar clamp completely assembled.
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    is new; - as the chain warms up to normal operating temperature. • Chain tension is correct when the chain can be lifted about 1/8" from the Guide Bar at a point near the middle of the bar and will move freely around the bar. • Chain tensioning procedure: CAUTION: Always wear gloves when handlingthe
  • Poulan 1990-10 | User Manual - Page 9
    WEED EATER brand 2-cycle engine oil is acceptable if mixed according to the instructions on container. If POULAN or WEED EATER brand 2-cycle engine oil is not the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel,system should be emptied before storage. Drain the gas tank
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    your saw, always: 1. vCheck overthesafetyrules andprecautions in this manual. Make certain you completely understand and can apply each one when starting or operating the saw-a minimum of 30 feet. B. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (Refer to the "Specifications" section for location of controls.) 1. BASIC
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    hand guard is pushed forward, either manually or by centrifugal force. Figure 15 pinched along the top of the guide bar the guide bar can be driven rapidly back Service Dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a Servicing Dealer, or to the nearest Authorized Master Service
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    to fall,stop thesaw,putit down,and get away quickly on yourplanned retreat path. £ Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When a tree doesn't fall completely, set the sawaside and pull down the tree with a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor. To avoid
  • Poulan 1990-10 | User Manual - Page 13
    Cut 2nd Cut • Overcut Figure 22 Undercut Wedge Used To Hold Cut Open Figure 23 B 1st Cut - A -0- 2nd Cut 2nd Cut Using Another Log As A Support II. "MM. Figure 24 1St Cut FAek- B 2nd Cut 1st Cut e 2nd Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut 1 StCut 1st Cut Pressure Side Figure 21 Figure
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    done safely and properly. b. Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work. c. Start at the base of the felled tree chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when debranching or pruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious
  • Poulan 1990-10 | User Manual - Page 15
    service performed by a qualified service dealer other than the items listed in the maintenance section of this manual. A. GUIDE BAR. AND CHAIN Increase the service life of your Guide is too dull to cut wood. a SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: These instructions apply to Poulan P720 and P730 chain.
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    a qualified service dealer when installinga new chain to avoid excessive wear to the chain. 2. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE • Conditions which can require guide bar maintenance: . Use only the correct fuel/oil ratio as instructed in the Engine Information section. Muffler Cover gg 0 Spark Arrestor Screen
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    to reinstall. For this reason you may want to let a qualified service dealer handle this repair. Ifyou try to repair the starter rope rope through the round starter rope hole in the fan housing. Figure 39 . 12.Guide the rope inside the pulley, then up through the pulley hole to the outside. Figure
  • Poulan 1990-10 | User Manual - Page 18
    air filter, carbon build-up on muffler outlets, etc. See the "Trouble Shooting Chart" before proceeding with carburetor adjustments. • For best results, the manufacturer recommends that you have a qualified service dealer make all carburetor .adjustments. Your dealer has the training, experience
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    , a too lean setting will still damage the engine. NOTE: If the unitwill not operate properly after making these adjustments, take the saw to a qualified service dealer. Air Filter Air Filter Cover a 11 Figure 43 c. Wash the pre-filter in soap and water. CAUTION: Do not use gasoline or other flam
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    D. TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only not filed flat. 2. Guide bar burred or bent; rails uneven. 3. Clutch slipping. 1. See the chain sharpening instructions. 2. Repair or replace guide bar. 3. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. Chaincuts at
  • Poulan 1990-10 | User Manual - Page 21
    Complete machine. Throttle trigger; safety throttle lock; stop switch. Filter in fuel tank. Fuel tank. Chain oil tank. Chain lubrication. Saw chain. Guide bar. Chain sprocket. Pre-filter/Air filter (See Note below). Exhaust ports. Cylinder fins (See Note below). Carburetor Spark plug. All accessible
  • Poulan 1990-10 | User Manual - Page 22
    952-055027 952-055025 952-055028 952-062003 952-030037 2-cycle Engine Oil 32 oz.-40:1 8 oz.-40:1 Bar & Chain Lubricant 32 oz 1 gal. Operator's Manual See your Poulan Pro dealer for information on the various bars and chains available for your saw. NOTES 952-030132 952-030127 952-030129 952
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    NOTES
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    those described in this Operator's Manual, please contact your local Poulan/ Weed Eater Dealer for updated information and assistance. Always update your tool when improvements are made available, especially those related to safety. Parts and repair service are not available directly from Poulan
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IMPORTANT
MANUAL
Do
Not
Throw
Awa
Poula
PRO
00
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
MODELS:
415
&
475
GAS
POWERED
CHAIN
SAW
A
WARNING:
This
chain
saw
is
capable
of
severe
kick-
back
that
could
result
in
serious
injury
to
the
user.
Do
not
operate
this
saw
un-
less
you
have
specialized
training
and
experience
for
dealing
with
kickback.
Chain
saws
with
significantly
reduced
kickback
potential
are
available.
Always
Wear
Eye
Protection
During
Operation
POULAN
PRO
Shreveport,
Louisiana
71139-9329