Poulan Chainsaw PP4620AV User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
PP4620AV  
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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en-  
strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones  
graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire  
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Poulan PRO  
1030 Stevens Creek Road  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Poulan PRO  
5855 Terry Fox Way  
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4  
545123738  
8/25/06  
 
eye protection such as non-fogging, vented  
goggles or face screen; an approved safety  
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or  
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular  
users should have hearing checked regular-  
ly as chain saw noise can damage hearing.  
Secure hair above shoulder length.  
S With the engine stopped, hand carry the  
chain saw with the muffler away 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 sec-  
tion of this manual. For example, if improp-  
er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-  
wheelwhen servicingthe clutch, structural  
damage to the flywheel can occur and  
cause the flywheel to burst.  
Safety Hat  
Hearing  
Protection  
Eye  
otection  
Snug  
Fitting  
avy Duty  
oves  
Clothing  
S Make certain the saw chain stops moving  
when the throttle trigger is released. For  
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-  
JUSTMENTS.  
Sa
Sh
Chaps  
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 fas-  
teners securely tightened.  
S Use only Poulan PRO accessories and  
replacement parts as recommended.  
S Keep all parts of your body away from the  
chain when the engine is running.  
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a  
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from  
the work area. Do not allow other people  
or animals to be near the chain saw when  
starting or operating the chain saw.  
S Do not handle or operate a chain saw  
whenyouare fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you  
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.  
You must be in good physical condition  
and mentally alert. Chain saw work is  
strenuous. If you have any condition that  
might be aggravated by strenuous work,  
check with your doctor before operating a  
chain saw.  
S Carefully plan your sawingoperation inad-  
vance. Do not start cutting until you havea  
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you  
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.  
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION  
S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while  
operating the saw.  
S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in  
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.  
There should be nosmoking, openflames,  
or work that could cause sparks. Allow en-  
gine to cool before refueling.  
S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on  
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well  
ventilated place; and use an approved,  
marked container for all fuel purposes.  
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-  
ing site before starting engine.  
S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a  
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,  
straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap  
and refuel unit.  
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY  
S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.  
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-  
standers or any combination of these per-  
sons may result from one-handed opera-  
S Storetheunit and fuel in an area where fuel  
vapors cannot reach sparks or open  
flames from water heaters, electric motors  
or switches, furnaces, etc.  
tion.  
A
chain saw is intended for  
two-handed use.  
KICKBACK  
S Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-  
lated outdoor area.  
WARNING: Avoid kickback which  
can result in serious injury. Kickback is the  
backward, upwardor sudden forwardmotion  
of the guide bar occurring when the saw  
chain near the upper tip of theguide bar con-  
tacts any object such as a log or branch, or  
when the wood closes in and pinches the  
saw chain in the cut. Contacting a foreignob-  
ject in the wood can also result in loss of  
chain saw control.  
S Rotational Kickback can occur when the  
moving chain contacts an object at the up-  
per tip of the guide bar. This contact can  
cause the chain to dig into the object,  
which stops the chain for an instant. The  
result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction  
which kicks the guide bar up and back to-  
ward the operator.  
S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a  
tree.  
S Make sure the chain will not make contact  
with any object while starting the engine.  
Never try to start the saw when the guide  
bar is in a cut.  
S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end  
of the cut. Applying pressure can cause  
you to lose control when the cut is com-  
pleted.  
S Stop the engine before setting the saw  
down.  
S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-  
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-  
pletely and securely assembled. Always  
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain  
brake immediately if it becomes damaged,  
broken or is otherwise removed.  
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Make sure the chain brake nuts are se-  
curely tightened after tensioning thechain.  
S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If  
the chain is moving at a slower speed,  
there is greater chance of kickback occur-  
ring.  
S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the  
wood closes in and pinches the moving  
saw chain in the cut along the top of the  
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly  
stopped. This sudden stopping of the  
chain results in a reversal of the chain  
force used to cut wood and causes the  
saw to move in the opposite direction of the  
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight  
back toward the operator.  
S Cut one log at a time.  
S Use extreme caution when re-entering a  
previous cut.  
S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of  
the bar (plunge cuts).  
S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that  
could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.  
S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar  
and Low--Kickback Chain specified for  
your saw.  
S Pull-In can occur when the moving chain  
contacts a foreign object in the wood in the  
cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the  
saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden  
stopping pulls the saw forward and away  
from the operator and could easily cause the  
operator to lose control of the saw.  
MAINTAIN CONTROL  
Avoid Pinch -Kickback:  
S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-  
structions that can cause material to pinch  
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.  
S Do not cut more than one log at a time.  
S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-  
drawn from an undercut when bucking.  
Stand to
left of th
Thumb on  
underside of  
handlebar  
Avoid Pull -In:  
S Always begin cutting with the engine at full  
speed and the saw housing against wood.  
S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.  
Never use metal to hold the cut open.  
Never
hand positions  
Elbow locked  
Kickback Path  
Avoid Obstructions  
Thumb on underside of  
handlebar  
S Keep a good, firm gripon the saw with both  
hands when the engine is running and  
don’t let go. A firmgrip will help you reduce  
kickback and maintain control of the saw.  
Keep the fingers of your left hand encir-  
cling and your left thumb under the front  
handlebar. Keep your right hand com-  
pletely around the rear handle whether  
your are right handed or left handed. Keep  
your left arm straight with the elbow  
locked.  
Clear The Working Area  
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF  
KICKBACK  
S Recognize that kickback can happen.  
With a basic understanding of kickback,  
you can reduce the element of surprise  
which contributes to accidents.  
S Never let themoving chain contact any ob-  
ject at the tip of the guide bar.  
S Position your left hand on the front handle-  
bar so it is in a straight line with your right  
hand on the rear handle when making  
bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left  
hand positions for any type of cutting.  
S Standwith your weight evenly balancedon  
both feet.  
S Keep the working area free from obstruc-  
tions such as other trees, branches, rocks,  
fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid  
any obstruction that your saw chain could  
hit while you are cutting. When cutting a  
branch, do not let the guide bar contact  
branch or other objects around it.  
S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to  
keep your body from being in a direct line  
with the cutting chain.  
S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly  
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-  
crease the chance of kickback occurring.  
Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpening  
and maintenance instructions. Check ten-  
sion at regular intervals with the engine  
stopped, never with the engine running.  
S Do not overreach. You could be drawn or  
thrown off balance and lose control of the  
saw.  
S Do not cut above shoulder height. It is diffi-  
cult to maintain control of saw above  
shoulder height.  
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KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES  
WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-  
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-  
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL  
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A  
KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast ac-  
tion which throws the bar and rotating chain  
back and up toward the operator. Kickback  
can be caused by allowing contact of the bar  
tip in the danger zone with any hard object.  
Kickback canalso becausedby pinching the  
saw chain alongthetopof the guide bar. This  
action may push the guide bar rapidly back  
toward the operator. Either of these events  
may cause you to lose control of the saw  
which could result in serious injury or even  
death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE  
DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU  
SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND  
CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re-  
duced--kickback guide bars and low--kick-  
back saw chains reduce the chance and  
magnitude of kickback and are recom-  
mended. Your saw has a low kickback chain  
and bar as original equipment. Repairs on a  
chain brake should be made by an autho-  
rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the  
place of purchase if purchased from a ser-  
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized  
master service dealer.  
WARNING: The following features  
are included on your saw to help reduce the  
hazard of kickback; however, such features  
will not totally eliminate this danger. As a  
chain saw user, do not rely only on safety de-  
vices. You must follow all safety precau-  
tions, 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 radius tip which reduces the  
size of the kickback danger zone on the  
bar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar  
has been demonstrated to significantly re-  
duce the number and seriousness of kick-  
backs when tested in accordance with  
safety requirements for gasoline powered  
chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.  
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar  
Small Radius Tip  
Symm
S Tip contact in some cases may cause a  
lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking  
the guide bar upand back toward theoper-  
ator.  
Large Radius Tip  
S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a  
contoured depth gauge and guard link  
which deflect kickback force and allow  
wood to gradually ride intothe cutter. Low--  
Kickback Chain has met kickback per-  
formance requirements when tested on a  
representative sample of chain saws be-  
low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified  
in ANSI B175.1.  
S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the  
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly  
back toward the operator.  
S Either of these reactions may cause you to  
lose control of the saw which could result  
in serious injury.Do not rely exclusively  
uponthesafety devices built into your saw.  
WARNING: Computed kickback  
angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in  
the CKA table below represents angle of  
kickback your bar and chain combinations  
will have when tested in accordance with  
CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and  
ANSI standards. When purchasing replace-  
ment bar and chain, considerations should  
be given to the lower CKA values. Lower  
CKA values represent safer angles to the  
user, higher values indicate more angle and  
higher kick energies. Computed angles rep-  
resented in the non-activated column indi-  
cate total energy and angle associated with-  
out activation of the chain brake during  
kickback. Activated angle represents chain  
stopping time relative to activation angle of  
chain brake and resulting kick angle of saw.  
In all cases lower CKA values represent a  
safer operating environment for the user.  
Contoured Depth Gauge  
Elongated Guard Link  
Deflects  
kickback force  
and allows wood  
to gradually ride  
into cutter  
Lo w --- Ki ckb a c k  
Chain  
Can Obstruct Material  
No t a Lo w --- K i ck ba c k C ha i n  
S Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the  
chance of your left hand contacting the chain  
if your hand slips off the front handlebar.  
S Position of front and rear handlebars, de-  
signed with distance between handles and  
“in-line” with each other. The spread and  
“in-line” position of the hands provided by  
this design work together to give balance  
and resistance in controlling the pivot of  
the saw back toward the operator if kick-  
back occurs.  
The following guide bar and chain combina-  
tions meet kickback requirements of CSA  
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 not meet the  
CKA requirements per standard.  
CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE  
S Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in  
the event of kickback.  
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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table  
BAR  
MODEL  
P/N  
Length  
CHAIN P/N  
952051310  
CKA without chain brake  
PP4620AV  
952044815  
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4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of  
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New  
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by  
law that many internal combustion engines  
tobe equipped with a spark arrestingscreen.  
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 screen.  
Failure to follow all Safety Rules andPrecau-  
tions can result in serious injury. If situations  
occur which are not covered in this manual,  
use care and good judgement. If you need  
assistance, contact your authorized service  
dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.  
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-  
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:  
ANSI B175.1-2000 American National  
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain  
Saws -- Safety Requirements  
CSA Z62.1 -1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa-  
tional Health and Safety  
CSA Z62.3-1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-  
cupational Health and Safety  
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commer-  
cial logging, a chain brake is required and  
shall not be removed or otherwise disabled  
to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations  
for Commercial Logging.  
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations  
through prolonged use of gasoline powered  
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve  
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of  
people prone to circulation disorders or  
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold  
weather has been linked to blood vessel  
damage in otherwise healthy people. If  
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,  
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,  
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,  
discontinue the use of this tool and seek  
medical attention. An anti-vibration system  
does not guarantee the avoidance of these  
problems. Users who operate power tools on  
a continual and regular basis must monitor  
closely their physical condition and the  
condition of this tool.  
SPECIAL NOTICE:Your saw is equipped  
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark  
arresting screen which meets the  
requirements of California Codes 4442 and  
ASSEMBLY  
Protective gloves (not provided) should be  
worn during assembly.  
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if  
present).  
Location of shipping spacer  
ATTACHING THE BUMPER  
SPIKE (If not already attached)  
The bumper spike may be used as a pivot  
when making a cut.  
1. Loosen and remove thechain brakenuts  
and the chain brake from the saw.  
2. Attach the bumper spike with the two  
screws as illustrated.  
Chain Brake  
Nuts  
Chain
Bar Tool  
3. Turn adjusting screw on bar counter-  
clockwise to move the tensioning rack as  
far as it will go toward the front of the bar.  
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not  
already attached)  
Adjusting  
Screw  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop-  
erly assembled and all fasteners are secure.  
Always wear gloves when handling the  
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you  
even when it is not moving!  
1. Loosen and remove thechain brakenuts  
and the chain brake from the saw.  
Tensioning Rack  
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4. Slide the bar behind clutch drum until bar  
stops against clutch drum sprocket.  
Checking the tension:  
Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-  
ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain around  
the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too  
tight. If too loose, the chain willsag below the  
bar.  
Mount the bar  
5. Prepare the chain by checking the proper  
direction. Without following the illustration it  
is easy to place the chain on the saw in the  
wrong direction. Use the illustration of the  
chain to determine the proper direction.  
Chain Adjustment  
Tip of  
Bar  
Chain Brake Nuts  
Tool (Bar Tool)  
Adjusting the tension:  
Chain tension is very important. Chain  
stretches during use. This is especially true  
during the first few times you use your saw.  
Always check chain tension each time you  
use and refuel your saw.  
An adjusting screw (located on the guide  
bar) is used to adjust the tension of the chain  
(see illustration).  
S Loosen the chain brake nuts.  
S Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain  
solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.  
Guide bar  
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN  
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION  
Depth Gauge  
Cutters  
Drive Links  
Adjusting  
Screw  
6. Place the chain over and behind the  
clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch  
drum sprocket.  
S Using the screwdriver end of the bar tool,  
roll chain around guide bar to ensure all  
links are in bar groove.  
S Lift up tip of guidebar tocheck for sag. Re-  
lease tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting  
screw until sag does not exist.  
S Tighten chain brake nuts securely with the  
bar tool.  
Place chain onto the sprocket  
7. Fit bottom of drive links between the  
teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the  
guide bar.  
8. Fit chain drive links in to bar groove.  
9. Pull the bar forward until the chain is  
snug in the groove of the bar. Ensure all  
drive links are in the bar groove.  
10. Hold guide bar against the saw frame  
and install the chain brake.  
11. Replace the chain brake nuts andtighten  
finger tight. Once the chain is ten-  
sioned, you will needtotighten chainbra-  
ke nuts.  
CHAIN TENSION (Including units with  
chain already installed)  
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,  
make sure the chain brake nuts are finger  
tight only. Attempting to tension the chain  
when the chain brake nuts are tight can  
cause damage.  
S Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to  
move chain around guide bar.  
S If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.  
Slightly loosen chain brake nuts and loos-  
en chain by turning the adjusting screw.  
Retighten chain brake 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 serious injury.  
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OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR 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.  
Front Handle  
Starter Rope  
Chain Adjustment  
Tool  
Front Hand Guard  
(Bar Tool)  
ON/STOP  
Switch  
Muffler  
Chain  
Bar Sprocket  
Hole  
Bar Oil  
Fill Cap  
Fuel Mix Fill Cap  
Starter Housing  
Cylinder Cover  
ction  
hain  
vel  
T
T
Idle Lever  
ON/STOP SWITCH  
CHAIN BRAKE  
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the  
engine.  
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 manu-  
ally if the front hand guard is pushedforward.  
The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the  
front hand guard back toward the front han-  
dle as far as possible.  
THROTTLE TRIGGER  
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine  
speed.  
T H R O T T L E LO C K --- O U T  
The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be  
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle  
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-  
dentally squeezing the trigger.  
CHAIN TENSION  
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during  
first 30 minutes of operation. You should  
check your chain tension frequently. See  
CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY sec-  
tion.  
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER  
The choke andfast idlespeed areset by pull-  
ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out fully  
for cold starting or after refueling. The choke  
provides additional fuel to the engine during  
cold starting.  
WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-  
ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or  
allow combustible material such as dry  
grass or fuel to do so.  
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
IMPORTANT  
Experience indicates that alcohol--blended  
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or  
methanol) can attract moisture which leads  
to separation and formation of acids during  
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel  
system of an engine while in storage. To  
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 addi-  
tional information.  
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel  
handling information in the safety rules sec-  
tionof this manual before you begin. If youdo  
not understand the fuel handling information  
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help  
from someone that does understand the in-  
formation or call the customer assistance  
help line at 1-800-554-6723.  
FUELING ENGINE  
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-  
ly when refueling.  
CHAIN BRAKE  
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling  
the front hand guard back toward the front han-  
dle as far as possible. The chain brake must be  
disengaged before cutting with the saw.  
HELPFUL TIP  
To obtain the correct oil mix  
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of  
2-cycle synthetic oil into  
one gallon of fresh gas.  
WARNING: The chain must not  
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If  
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-  
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this  
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot  
muffler can cause serious burns.  
FUELING ENGINE  
This engine is certified to operate on  
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,  
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality  
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil  
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.  
Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic oil is  
recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio  
of 40:1. A 40:1 ratiois obtained by mixing 3.2  
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded  
gasoline. Included with this saw is a 3.2  
ounce container of oil. Pour the entire  
contents of this container into 1 gallon of  
gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture.  
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These  
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing  
fuel, follow instructions printed on container.  
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container  
momentarily to assure that the fuel is  
thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the  
safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your  
unit.  
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP  
switch to the STOP position.  
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the  
ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is  
free to turn without contacting any object.  
Use only 15---18” of rope per pull.  
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.  
Starter rope handle  
Left hand  
on front  
handle  
Right foot through rear handle  
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION  
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER  
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full  
extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to  
break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold  
the handle and let the rope rewind slowly.  
For cold weather starting, start the unit at  
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up  
before squeezing the throttle trigger.  
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-  
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-  
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept  
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and  
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating  
shown by smoke coming from the chain and/  
or discoloration of the bar.  
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it  
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a  
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or  
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free  
flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil  
for adequate lubrication.  
Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and  
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit  
against excessive wear from heat and  
friction. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists  
high temperature thinning. If Poulan or  
NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/  
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.  
HELPFUL TIP  
If your engine still does not  
start after following these  
instructions, please call  
1-800-554 -6723.  
STARTING  
A
COLD ENGINE (or  
warm engine after running out of  
fuel):  
Poulan PRO  
bar and chain oil is not  
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.  
S Never use waste oil for bar and chainlubri-  
cation.  
NOTE: In the following steps, when the  
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full  
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting  
is set automatically.  
S Always stop the engine before removing  
the oil cap.  
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1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-  
tion.  
2. Pullthechoke/fast idlelever out to the full  
extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).  
3. Pull starter rope quickly with your right  
hand a maximum of 10 times. Then, pro-  
ceed to the next step.  
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying  
to start before the 10th pull, stop pulling and  
immediately proceed to the next step.  
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 is worn to less than 0.020″  
(0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain brake  
should be made by an authorized service deal-  
er. Take your unit to the place of purchase if  
purchased from a servicing dealer, or to the  
nearest authorized master service dealer.  
S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.  
The brake is designed to stop the chain if  
kickback occurs.  
S The inertia--activated chain brake is  
activated if the front hand guard is pushed  
forward, either manually (by hand) or  
automatically (by sudden movement).  
S If the brake is already activated, it is  
disengaged by pulling the front handguard  
back toward the front handle as far as  
possible.  
S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake  
musDt biesednisgenaggageedd.  
4. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the  
HALF CHOKE position.  
5. Pull the starter rope quickly with your  
right hand until the engine starts.  
6. Allow the engine to run for approximately  
30 seconds. Then, squeeze and release  
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to  
idle speed.  
ON/STOP SWITCH  
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER  
FULL HALF OFF  
Braking function control  
CAUTION: The chain brake must be  
checked several times daily. The engine must  
be running when performing this procedure.  
This is the only instance when the saw should  
be placed on the ground with the engine run-  
ning.  
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear  
handlewith your right hand andthe front han-  
dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by  
fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate  
the chain brake by turning your left wrist  
against the hand guard without releasing  
your grip around the front handle. The chain  
should stop immediately.  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.  
2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the  
HALF CHOKE position.  
3. Pull the starter rope quickly with your right  
hand until the engine starts.  
4. Squeeze and release the throttle trigger  
to allow engine to return to idle speed.  
Inertia activating function control  
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a  
flooded engine)  
The engine may be flooded if it has not started  
after 10 pulls.  
WARNING: When performing the  
following procedure, the engine must be  
turned off.  
Grip the rear handle with your right hand and  
the front handle with your left hand. Hold the  
chain saw approximately 14(35 cm) above  
a stump or other wooden surface. Release  
your grip on the front handle and use the  
weight of the saw tolet thetip of the guidebar  
fallforwardand contact the stump. When the  
tip of the bar hits the stump, the brake should  
activate.  
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel  
by following the warm engine starting proce-  
dure listed above. Ensure the ON/STOP  
switch is in the ON position.  
Starting could require many pulls depending on  
how badly unit is flooded. If engine still fails to  
start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
or call 1-800-554-6723.  
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CUTTING METHODS  
Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted,  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
it can snap and fall toward the operator.  
Check for broken or dead branches which  
can fall on you while cutting.  
S Check chain tension before first use and  
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN  
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.  
S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,  
masonry, non-wood building materials,  
etc.  
Make sure there is enough room for the tree to  
fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths  
from the nearest person or other objects. En-  
gine noise can drown out a warning call.  
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-  
ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to  
be made.  
S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign  
object. Inspect the saw and repair or re-  
place parts as necessary.  
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a  
small amount of dirt 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 us-  
ing your saw before you begin a major  
sawing operation.  
Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag-  
onal to the line of fall.  
Plan a clear retreat path  
S
S
S
S
Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the  
engine to reach full speed before cutting.  
Begin cutting with the saw frame  
against the log.  
Direction of Fall  
45_  
Keep the engine at full speed the entire  
time you are cutting.  
Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only  
light downward pressure. If you force  
the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or en-  
gine can result.  
FELLING LARGE TREES  
(6 inches in diameter or larger)  
The notch method is used to fell large trees.  
A notch is cut on the side of the tree in thede-  
sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is  
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree  
will tend to fall into the notch.  
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,  
remove them before making the notch. If us-  
ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw  
chain from contacting ground to prevent dull-  
ing of the chain.  
S
S
Release the throttle trigger as soon as  
the cut is completed, allowing the en-  
gine to idle. If you run the saw at full  
throttle without a cutting load, unneces-  
sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,  
and engine.  
Toavoid losing control when cut is com-  
plete, do not put pressure onsaw at end  
of cut.  
S Stop the engine before setting the saw  
down after cutting.  
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE  
TREE  
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES  
S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the  
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter  
of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut-  
ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-  
tion. Once the notch is cut, remove the  
notch of wood from the tree.  
WARNING: Check for broken or  
dead branches which can fall while cutting  
causing serious injury. Do not cut near build-  
ings or electrical wires if you do not know the  
direction of tree fall, nor cut at night since you  
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad  
weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,  
etc. If the tree makes contact with any utility  
line, the utility company should be notified  
immediately.  
S Carefully plan your sawingoperation inad-  
vance.  
S Clear thework area. You needa clear area  
all around the tree so you can have secure  
footing.  
S Study the natural conditions that can cause  
the tree to fall in a particular direction.  
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to  
fall in a particular direction include:  
S The wind direction and speed.  
S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree  
might not be apparent due to uneven or  
sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de-  
termine the direction of tree lean.  
S Weight and branches on one side.  
S Surrounding trees and obstacles.  
Final cut here. 2 inches above  
center of notch.  
First cut  
Notch  
Second cut  
S After removing the wood from the notch,  
make the felling cut on the opposite side of  
the notch. This is done by making a cut about  
two inches higher than the center of the  
notch. This will leave enough uncut wood  
between the felling cut and the notch to form  
a hinge. This hinge will help prevent the tree  
from falling in the wrong direction.  
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Hinge holds tree on stump and helps  
control fall  
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw  
Opening  
of felling  
cut  
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or  
wooden wedge to force cut open.  
Overcutting begins on the top sideof thelog  
with the bottom of the saw against the log.  
When overcutting use light downward pres-  
sure.  
Closing of  
notch  
Overcutting  
Undercutting  
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use  
wedges to open the cut when necessary to  
controlthedirectionof fall. To avoid kickback  
and chain damage, use wood or plastic  
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.  
S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall:  
cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut,  
or movement in the upper branches.  
Undercutting involves cutting on the under-  
side of the log with top of saw against the log.  
When undercutting use light upward pres-  
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.  
The saw will tend to push back toward you.  
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,  
and get away quickly on your planned re-  
treat 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 com-  
pletely, set thesaw asideand pull down the  
tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,  
or tractor.  
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE  
(BUCKING)  
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen  
tree to the desired log size.  
WARNING: Never turn saw upside  
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-  
trolled in this position.  
Always make your first cut on the compres-  
sion side of the log. The compression side of  
the log is where the pressure of the log’s  
weight is concentrated.  
First cut on compression side of log  
WARNING: Do not stand on the log  
being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss  
of footing and control. Do not stand downhill  
of the log being cut.  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Cut only one log at a time.  
S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp  
pieces of woodcould beflung towardoper-  
ator.  
Second cut  
Second cut  
S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never  
allow another person to hold the log while  
cutting and never hold the log with your leg  
or foot.  
S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,  
and roots are tangled such as in a blown  
down area. Drag the logs into a clear area  
before cutting by pulling out exposed and  
cleared logs first.  
First cut on compression side of log  
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT  
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the  
log.  
S Roll the log over and finish with a second  
overcut.  
S Watch for logs with a compression side to  
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-  
lustrations for cutting logs with a compres-  
sion side.  
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR  
BUCKING  
BUCKING USING A LOG OR  
WARNING:  
If saw becomes  
SUPPORT STAND  
pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it  
out. You can lose control of the saw resulting  
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. Re-  
start the saw andcarefully reenter thecut. To  
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not  
use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart  
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.  
S Remember your first cut is always on the  
compression side of the log. (Refer to the  
illustrations below for your first and second  
cut)  
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the  
diameter of the log.  
S Finish with your second cut.  
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Using a log for support  
S Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme  
caution when cutting small size limbs.  
Slender material may catch the saw chain  
and be whipped toward you or pull you off  
balance.  
nd  
2
Cut  
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for  
branches that are bent or under pressure.  
Avoid being struck by the branch or the  
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is  
released.  
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear  
branches out of the way to avoid tripping  
over them.  
st  
1
Cut  
Cut  
st  
1
LIMBING  
S Always limb atreeafter it is cut down. Only  
then can limbing be done safely and prop-  
erly.  
nd  
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the  
felled tree to support the tree as you work.  
S Start at the base of the felled tree and work  
toward the top, cutting branches and  
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.  
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.  
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the  
branch you are cutting.  
2
Cut  
Using a support stand  
nd  
2
Cut  
S Remove larger, supporting branches with  
the cuttingtechniques described in BUCK-  
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.  
S Always use an overcut to cut small and  
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could  
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.  
st  
1
Cut  
Using a support stand  
st  
1
Cut  
PRUNING  
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs  
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if  
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get  
a professional to do the job.  
nd  
2
Cut  
S
Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way  
through the bottom of the limb.  
S
Next make a 2nd cut all the way  
through the limb. Then cut a third  
overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from  
the truck of the tree.  
LIMBING AND PRUNING  
WARNING: Be alert for and guard  
against kickback. Do not allow the moving  
chain to contact any other branches or ob-  
jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb-  
ing or pruning. Allowing such contact canre-  
sult in serious injury.  
Second cut  
Third cut  
WARNING: Never climb into a tree  
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,  
platforms, a log, or in any position which can  
cause you to lose your balance or control of  
the saw.  
Collar  
First cut  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly  
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-  
ing and balance.  
Pruning technique  
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SERVICE  
4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.  
Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com-  
pletely before reinstalling.  
WARNING: Disconnect the spark  
plug before performing maintenance except  
for carburetor adjustments.  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
authorized service dealer.  
5. Reinstall air filter.  
6. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.  
TIghten securely.  
HELPFUL TIP  
Air Filter  
IMPORTANT: Have all  
repairs other than the rec-  
ommended maintenance  
described in the instruction  
manual performed by an  
Air Filter  
Screws  
authorized service dealer.  
If any dealer other than an authorized  
service dealer performs work on the  
product, Poulan PRO may not pay for  
repairs under warranty. It is your re-  
sponsibility to maintain and perform  
general maintenance.  
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK  
ARRESTING SCREEN  
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up  
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,  
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire  
hazard or affecting engine performance.  
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks  
occur.  
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
Check:  
CLEANING THE SPARK  
Fuel mixture level . . . . Before each use  
Bar lubrication . . . . . . . Before each use  
Chain tension . . . . . . . Before each use  
Chain sharpness . . . . Before each use  
For damaged parts . . Before each use  
For loose caps . . . . . . Before each use  
For loose fasteners . . . Before each use  
For loose parts . . . . . . Before each use  
Inspect and Clean:  
ARRESTING SCREEN  
Clean every 25 hours of operation or annually,  
whichever comes first.  
Steel  
Backplate  
Muffler  
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use  
Complete saw . . . . . . . After each use  
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*  
Chain brake . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*  
Spark arresting screen  
Muffler  
Bolts  
Aluminum  
and muffler . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*  
Replace spark plug . Yearly  
Backplate  
Muffler  
Gasket  
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly  
Bolt Cover  
Locknut  
* Hours of Operation  
1. Loosen and remove the 3 cylinder cover  
screws. Remove the cylinder cover.  
2. Pull off the spark plug boot.  
3. Loosen and remove the locknut from the  
bolt cover. Remove the bolt cover.  
4. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts.  
Remove themuffler andbackplates. No-  
tice the orientation of these parts for re-  
assembling.  
AIR FILTER  
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline  
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating  
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-  
tive emissions.  
Cleaning the air filter:  
5. Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the  
muffler. Loosen and remove both  
screws. Remove the outlet cover and  
spark arresting screen.  
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-  
ance and increases fuel consumption and  
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15  
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-  
ever comes first. Clean more frequently in  
dusty conditions. A used aire filter can never  
be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re-  
place your air filter with a new one after every  
50 hours of operation, or annually, whichever  
comes first.  
BACK VIEW OF MUFFLER  
Muffler  
Outlet Cover  
Screws  
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.  
2. Remove cylinder cover.  
3. Remove air filter.  
Spark Arresting  
Screen  
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6. Clean the spark arresting screen with a  
wire brush. Replace screen if any wires  
are broken or screen is blocked after  
cleaning.  
7. Reinstall spark arresting screen.  
8. Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. En-  
sure outlet cover and both screws arere-  
installed correctly to prevent damage to  
the saw (see illustrations). The exhaust  
outlets must face the chain brake (bar  
side) of the saw.  
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-  
tion.  
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and  
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from  
saw.  
S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each  
5 hours of operation.  
Remove Sawdust From  
Guide Bar Groove  
Outlet Cover  
Oil Holes  
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal  
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs  
with a flat file.  
Exhaust Outlets  
Exhaust Outlets must face  
chain brake (bar side) of chain saw  
S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-  
store square edges and sides.  
9. Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if  
damaged.  
File Rail Edges  
and Sides  
Square  
10. Reinstall backplates, muffler gasket and  
muffler using muffler bolts. Tighten until  
secure.  
Worn Groove  
Correct Groove  
11. Reinstall bolt cover and locknut.  
12. Reinstall the spark plug boot.  
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,  
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when  
excess heating or burring of the rails occurs.  
If replacement 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.  
13. Reinstall the cylinder cover and  
screws. Tighten securely.  
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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS  
WARNING: The chain will be mov-  
ing during most of this procedure. Wear your  
protective equipment and observe all safety  
precautions. The chain must not move at idle  
speed.  
CHAIN SHARPENING  
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that  
requires special tools. We recommended  
you refer chain sharpening to a professional  
chain sharpener.  
The carburetor has been carefully set at the  
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if  
you notice any of the following conditions:  
IGNITION TIMING  
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.  
S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T  
SPARK PLUG  
adjusting procedure.  
The spark plug should be replaced each  
year to ensure the engine starts easier and  
runs better.  
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-  
justing procedure.  
Idle Speed--T  
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.  
2. Remove the cylinder cover.  
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.  
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and  
discard.  
5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark  
plug and tighten with a 3/4 inch socket  
wrench. Tighten securely. Spark plug  
gap should be 0.025 inches.  
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.  
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3screws  
Tighten securely.  
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle  
is too fast. If the enginestalls, idle is tooslow.  
Adjust speed until engine runs without chain  
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too  
slow).  
S Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-  
crease engine speed.  
S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-  
wise to decrease engine speed.  
If you require further assistance or are unsure  
about performing this procedure, contact your  
authorized  
service  
dealer  
or  
call  
1--800--554--6723.  
BAR MAINTENANCE  
If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced  
through the cut, or been run with an improper  
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-  
sary to serviceyour bar. A worn bar will dam-  
age your chain and make cutting difficult.  
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is  
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust  
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.  
Spark Plug Boot  
To maintain guide bar:  
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Follow the mix instructions found on stabiliz-  
er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes  
after adding stabilizer.  
Poulan/Weed Eater 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil  
(air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. If  
you do not use this oil, youcan adda fuelsta-  
bilizer to your fuel tank.  
STORAGE  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use:  
S Allow the engine to cool, and secure the  
unit before storing or transporting.  
S Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti-  
lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach  
sparks or open flames from water heaters,  
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.  
S Store chain saw with all guards in place  
and position chain saw so that any sharp  
object cannot accidentally cause injury.  
S Store chain saw well out of the reach of  
children.  
HELPFUL TIP  
During storage of your gas/  
oil mixture, the oil will sepa-  
rate from the gas.  
We recommend that you  
shake the gas can weekly  
to insure proper blending of  
the gas and oil.  
SEASONAL STORAGE  
Prepareyour unit for storage at theend of the  
season or if it will not be used for 30 days or  
more.  
If your chain saw is to be stored for a period  
of time:  
S Clean saw thoroughly before storage.  
S Store in a clean dry area.  
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and  
guide bar.  
S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or  
cloth.  
ENGINE  
S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon  
of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)  
through the spark plug opening. Slowly  
pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib-  
ute oil.  
S Replace spark plug with new one of rec-  
ommended type and heat range.  
S Clean air filter.  
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,  
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,  
or worn parts.  
FUEL SYSTEM  
S At the beginning of the next season, use  
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline  
to oil ratio.  
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-  
TION section of this manual, see message  
labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of  
gasohol in your chain saw.  
OTHER  
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in  
minimizing the formation of fuel gum depos-  
its during storage. Add stabilizer to the gaso-  
line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.  
S Do not store gasoline from one season to  
another.  
S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to  
rust.  
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of  
the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Engine will not  
start or will run  
only a few  
seconds after  
starting.  
1. Move ignition switch to ON.  
2. See “Difficult Starting” in  
Operation Section.  
1. Ignition switch off.  
2. Engine flooded.  
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
4. Install new spark plug.  
3. Fuel tank empty.  
4. Spark plug not firing.  
5. Fuel not reaching  
carburetor.  
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
Engine will  
not idle  
properly.  
1. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
2. Crankshaft seals worn.  
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the  
Service and Adjustments Section.  
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
1. Clean or replace air filter.  
1. Air filter dirty.  
Engine will not  
accelerate,  
lacks power,  
or dies under  
a load.  
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.  
3. Disengage chain brake.  
2. Spark plug fouled.  
3. Chain brake engaged.  
4. Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
1. Too much oil mixed with  
gasoline.  
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with  
correct fuel mixture.  
Engine  
smokes  
excessively.  
Chain moves  
at idle speed.  
1. Idle speed requires  
adjustment.  
2. Clutch requires repair.  
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the  
Service and Adjustments Section.  
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
Poulan PRO warrants to the original purchas-  
delivery set--up, installation of guide bar and  
chain, and normal adjustments explained in the  
instruction manual such as carburetor adjust-  
ments and chain tension adjustments. This  
warranty does not cover transportation costs.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
STATE TO STATE.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESS-  
LY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
er that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline  
chain saw is free from defects in material and  
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace  
under this warranty any defective gasoline  
chain saw as follows from the original date of  
purchase.  
2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for  
Household purposes.  
60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for  
Commercial, Professional, or Income Produc-  
ing purposes.  
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
This warranty is not transferable and does not  
cover damage or liability caused by improper  
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of  
accessories and/or attachments not specifical-  
ly recommended by Poulan PRO for this chain  
saw. Additionally, this warranty does not cover  
damage caused by improper handling, improp-  
er maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any  
way which in our judgement affects its condi-  
tion or operation. This warranty does not cover  
tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes,  
starter springs, chain sharpening, bars, chains,  
and other parts which wear and require re-  
placement with reasonable use during the war-  
ranty period. This warranty does not cover pre-  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously  
improve its products. Therefore, Poulan PRO  
reserves the right to change, modify, or discon-  
tinue models, designs, specifications, and ac-  
cessories of all products at any time without  
notice or obligation to any purchaser.  
U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA  
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-  
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental  
Protection Agency, Environment Canada  
and Poulan/WEED EATER are pleased to  
explain the emissions control system war-  
ranty on your year 2005 and later small off--  
road engine. Poulan/WEED EATER must  
warrant the emission control system on your  
small off--road engine for the periods of time  
listed below provided there has been no  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of  
your small off--road engine. Your emission  
control system includes parts such as the  
carburetor and the ignition system. Where a  
warrantable condition exists, Poulan/WEED  
EATER will repair your small off--roadengine  
at no cost to you. Expenses covered under  
warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.  
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COV-  
ERAGE: If any emissions related part on  
your engine (as listed under Emissions Con-  
trol Warranty Parts List) is defective or a de-  
fect in the materials or workmanship of the  
engine causes the failure of such an emis-  
sion related part, the part will be repaired or  
replaced by Poulan/WEED EATER. OWN-  
ER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:  
As the small off--road engine owner, you are  
responsible for the performance of the re-  
quired maintenance listed in your instruction  
manual. Poulan/WEED EATER recom-  
mends that you retain all receipts covering  
maintenance on your small off--road engine,  
but Poulan/WEED EATER cannot deny war-  
ranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your  
failure to ensure the performance of all  
scheduled maintenance. As the small off--  
road engine owner, you shouldbe awarethat  
Poulan/WEED EATER may deny you war-  
ranty coverage if your small off--road engine  
or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect,  
improper maintenance, unapproved modifi-  
cations, or the use of parts not made or ap-  
proved by the original equipment manufac-  
turer. You are responsible for presenting  
your small off--road engine to a Poulan/  
WEED EATER authorized repair center as  
soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs  
should becompleted ina reasonableamount  
of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have  
any questions regarding your warranty  
rights and responsibilities, you should con-  
tact your nearest authorized service center  
or  
call  
Poulan/WEED  
EATER  
at  
1--800--554--6723.  
WARRANTY COM-  
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period  
begins on the date the small off--road engine  
is purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE:  
This warranty shall be for a period of two  
years from the initial date of purchase.  
WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR RE-  
PLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re-  
placement of any warranted part will be per-  
formed at no charge to the owner at an  
approved Poulan/WEED EATER servicing  
center. If you have any questions regarding  
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your warranty rights and responsibilities,  
you should contact your nearest authorized  
service center or call Poulan/WEED EATER  
at 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY PE-  
RIOD: Any warranted part which is not  
scheduled for replacement as required  
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for  
regular inspection to the effect of “repair or  
replace as necessary” shall be warranted for  
2 years. Any warranted part which is sched-  
uled for replacement as required mainte-  
nance shall be warranted for the period of  
time up to the first scheduled replacement  
point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner  
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor  
which leads to the determination that a war-  
ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work  
is performed at an approved Poulan/WEED  
EATER servicing center. CONSEQUEN-  
TIAL DAMAGES: Poulan/WEED EATER  
may be liable for damages to other engine  
components caused by the failure of a war-  
ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS  
NOT COVERED: All failures caused by  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance  
are not covered. ADD -ON OR MODIFIED  
PARTS: The useof add--on or modifiedparts  
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty  
claim. Poulan/WEED EATER is not liable to  
cover failures of warranted parts caused by  
the use of add--on or modified parts. HOW  
TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any ques-  
tions regarding your warranty rights and re-  
sponsibilities, you should contact your near-  
est authorized service center or call  
Poulan/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.  
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:  
Warranty services or repairs shall be pro-  
vided at all Poulan/WEED EATER service  
centers. Call 1--800--554--6723. MAINTE-  
NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR  
OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any  
Poulan/WEED EATER approved replace-  
ment 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 (covered up to maintenance  
schedule), Ignition Module.  
MAINTE-  
NANCE STATEMENT: The owner is re-  
sponsible for the performance of all required  
maintenance as defined in the instruction  
manual.  
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)  
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