Poulan 1992-06 User Manual

Poulan 1992-06 Manual

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  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 1
    IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Awa Poulan PRO m L Lie OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODELS: 285 & 305 GAS POWERED CHAIN SAW POULAN PRO Shreveport, Louisiana 71139-9329 saCtnrasdureecfrftoiiuolollunloys&wA:rienaFaljWluadWriyltAuh.arerRenOitNnopgIdseNoraansGtood:rcS'saanMferateynsuuInalt-l' Always Wear Eye
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 2
    Trouble Shooting Chart 21 USING YOUR SAW 11 H. Maintenance Chart 22 A. Pre-Operation Checks 11 ACCESSORIES 23 B. Starting Instructions 11 PARTS & SERVICE Fuel Cap Choke Knob MODEL: DISPLACEMENT: GUIDE BAR 18": CHAIN 18": GUIDE BAR 16": CHAIN 16": GUIDE BAR 20": CHAIN 20": SPARK PLUG:
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 3
    WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (See Additional Safety Instructions throughout this Manual) GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback that could close a cut and pine or fall into chain. 10.Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-Kickback Chain specified for your saw. MAINTAIN CONTROL 1. Keep a good,
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 4
    your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual. 4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad weather conditions such as strong I, use care and good judgment. Contact your Service Dealer ifyou need assistance. 4
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 5
    Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut or keit 7. part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by using the instructions in this manual or by taking your unit to your Authorized Service not guarantee the avoidance.of these problems. Users who operate power tools
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    hazard of kkkback however, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS I. such features will not totally Guide Bar 1 B. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES 3. Engine Oil 1 • Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a - Operator's Manual (not shown) 1 small radius tip which reduces the size'of the kick- Loose Parts
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    been developed to help you prepare your saw for use and to understand its safe operation. It is important that you read your manual completely to become familiar with the unit before you begin assembly or attempt operation. Your POULAN PRO dealer is available to show you how to
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 8
    use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-Kickback Chain specified for your chain saw model when replacing these parts. See the "Specifications chain to be lifted 1/4" from the bar. Thereafter, follow the instructions as indicated. • Chain tensioning procedure: WARNING: Alwayswear gloves when handl
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 9
    2-cycle engine requires lubrication of moving parts. Lubrication is provided when the recommended oil is acceptable if mixed according to the instructions on the container. If POULAN PRO, POULAN, an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 10
    oil will quickly ruin the Bar and Chain. - Too little oil will cause overheatingshown by smoke coming from the chain and/or discoloration of the guide bar rails. • Genuine POULAN or POULAN PRO Bar and Chain Oil is recommended to protect your unit against excessive wear from heat and friction. POULAN
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    P."Checkoverthe safetyrules and precautions in this manual. Make certain you completely understand and the control devices on your saw is an important part of learning how to properly and safely operate lightly squeezing the trigger. C. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (Refer to the "Specifications" section
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    a lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks theguide bar up and back toward the operator If the saw chain is pinched alongthe top of the guide bar the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw control which can result in serious
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 13
    fall,stop thesaw,putit down,and get away quickly on your planned retreat path. g. 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 down the tree with a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor. To avoid
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 14
    .Side Overcut Undercut Figure 22 0 Wedge Used To Hold Cut Open Figure 23 1st Cut A -0- 2nd Cut 11'4, 2nd Cut Using Another Log As A Support Figure 24 1st c ut A 2nd Cut I• B--- 1". -4- A-01 1st Cut 2nd Cut -14 - 2 nd Cut ...II-- -b. 1st Cut Pressure Side V` Figure 21 1st Cut 2nd
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 15
    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 chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when lirnbing orpruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious injury.
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 16
    run. A. GUIDE BAR. AND CHAIN Increase the service life of your Guide Bar and Chain by: - Using the saw properly and as recommended in this manual. - cut you even though it is too dull to cut wood. a. SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS Items required: Gloves 4.5mm Diameter File Flat. File Depth Gauge 6" File
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 17
    replacement Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar specified for your saw in the "Specification" section. a. Remove the guide bar to service. B. SPARK found. 5. Reassemble parts. b. Clean the oil holes at least once after every five hours of operation. c. Remove sawdust from the guide bar groove periodically
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 18
    to reinstall. For this reason you may want to let a qualified service dealer handle this repair. Ifyou try to repair the starter ropeand the 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 (on the pulley
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 19
    as dirty air filter, carbon build-up on muffler outlets, etc. See the "Trouble Shooting Chart" before proceeding with carburetor adjustments. • For best results, it is recommended that you have a qualified service dealer make all carburetor adjustments. Your dealer has the training, experience, and
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 20
    clamp housing completely assembled. The clutch can come off without the guide bar and chain completely assembled, and serious injury can result. and smoothly. • Always have a worn sprocket replaced by your Authorized Service Dealer whenever a new chain is installed to gain the full life expectancy
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 21
    G.TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM Engine will not start or will run only for a . 4. See the chain sharpening instructions. 5. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. See the chain sharpening instructions. 2. Repair or replace guide bar. 3. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. Chain cuts at an
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 22
    machine. Throttle trigger; safety throttle lock; stop switch. Filter in fuel tank. Fuel tank. Chain oil tank. Chain lubrication. Saw chain. Guide ban Chain sprocket. Air filter. Cylinder fins. Carburetor Spark plug. All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws). Vibration mounts. Spark
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 23
    parts. File - flat - File - round - 4.5mm - Model 336 File - round - 5/32" - Model 365 Safety Glasses Spark Plug - Model 336 Spark Plug - Model 365 Fuel & Oil Cap Kit Air Filter Chain Brake Kit Reduced Kickback Guide 044377 952-051320 952-051322 Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - Model 305 Only 18"
  • Poulan 1992-06 | User Manual - Page 24
    from 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
Poulan
PRO
m
L
Lie
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
MODELS:
285
&
305
GAS
POWERED
CHAIN
SAW
POULAN
PRO
Shreveport,
Loui
s
iana
71139-9329
A
WARNING:
Carefully
read
the
Operator's
Manual
and
follow
all
Warnin
g
s
and
Safety
In-
struction&
Failure
to
do
so
can
re
sult'
serious
:i
n
jury.
Always
Wear
Eye
Protection