Poulan 220LE User Manual

Poulan 220LE Manual

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  • Poulan 220LE | User Manual - Page 1
    del Operador Manuel de L'utilisateur 220 LE / 260 LE ESPAÑOL For Occasional Use Only UR L WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. ADVERTENCIA : Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las
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    from your body, and the 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. For example, if
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    , do not let the guide bar contact branch or other objects around it. S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback occurring. Follow manufacturer 's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. Check tension at regular intervals
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    straight line will not totally 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
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    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 the spark arresting
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    bar clamp nuts and loosen chain by turning the adjusting screw. Retighten bar clamp nuts. S If chain is too loose, it will sag below the guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if the chain is loose. WARNING: If the saw is operated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in
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    . PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor to provide quicker starting. The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake activates automatically in the event of kickback. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is
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    avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE section for additional information. WARNING: The chain must not
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    depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723. CHAIN BRAKE WARNING: WE DO NOT REP- RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action
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    will quickly dull a chain and thus increase the possibility of kickback. S Practice cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get the "feel" of using your saw before you begin a major sawing path to the rear and diagonal to the line of fall. Plan a clear retreat path Direction
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    in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop the saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed easily. Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND S Remember your first cut is always
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    support stand 2nd Cut 1st Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide the branch or the saw when the tension in to support the tree as you work. S Start at
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    manual be performed by an authorized or Master Service Dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Lubricate bar sprocket hole After each use 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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    Service Dealer. Damage will occur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops. BAR MAINTENANCE If your saw guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw. CHAIN SHARPENING Chain storing, drain all fuel from the unit. Start engine and allow to
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    fuel mixture. NEED ASSISTANCE? NEED ASSISTANCE? Call 1---800---554---6723. NEED SERVICE PART? Contact your retailer. LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline chain saw
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    at all POULAN/WEED EATER service centers. call: 1--800--554--6723 MAINTENANCE, RE- PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/WEED EATER approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be pro- vided
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220 LE / 260 LE
Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e enstruc-
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
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530088886
3/15/01
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Copyright
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2001 WCI Outdoor Products, I
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Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
For Occasional Use Only