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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.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions BH 2160 For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
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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. WARNING! Contacting the guide Safety Chaps S Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running.
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guide bar and chain to the rear, preferably covered with a scabbard. MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER S Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section of this manual and replacement parts as recommended.
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close a cut and pinch or fall into chain. S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar and Low--Kickback Chain specified for your saw. MAINTAIN CONTROL Stand to a chain saw user, do not rely only on safety devices. You must follow all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to
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represent a safer operating environment for the user. The following guide bar and chain combinations meet kickback requirements of CSA Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used on saws listed in this manual. Use of bar and chain combinations other than those listed is not recommended and may
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does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on 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
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links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar. 9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove. 10. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove. NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE DISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLATION ON THE SAW. TO
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Chain Front Hand Guard
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at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on container. . To avoid engine problems, the fuel system 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
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723. CHAIN 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
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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 cut if necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.
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easily. Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw diameter of the log. S Finish with your second cut. Using a log for support 2nd Cut Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut
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the felled tree to support the tree as you manual be performed by an authorized or Master Service Dealer. 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
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the orientation of these parts for reassembling. 4. necessary to service your bar. A worn bar will damage your chain and make guide bar and sprocket hole. To maintain guide bar: S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi- tion. S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and chain brake. Remove bar and chain
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is necessary, use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw. CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task ? NEED ASSISTANCE? Call 1--800--554--6723. NEED SERVICE PART? Contact your dealer or place of purchase. 15
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springs, chain sharpen- ing, bars, chains, and other parts which wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period. This warran- ty does not cover predelivery set--up, installation of guide bar and chain, and normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual such as
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part, the part will be repaired or replaced by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small off--road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual as a problem exists. authorized service center
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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) 18