Instruction ManualManual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

P3314 / P3314WS / P3314WSAP3416 / P3516PR / P4018WM

P4018WT / P3818AVP4018AV / P4018AV BH

Poulan7349 Statesville RoadCharlotte, NC 28269

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For Occasional Use Only

WARNING:Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions beforeusing this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

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Poulan850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

545186804 Rev. 5 3/15/10 BRW

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING! This chainsaw can be dangerous! Care-less or improper use cancauseserious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand theinstruction manual beforeusing the chain saw.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any objectshould be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar tomovesuddenly upwardandbackward, whichmay causese-rious injury.

Alwayswearappropriateearprotection, eye protectionand headprotection.

XX_Measuredmaximum kickback value without chain brake for the barand chain combination on the label.

Move ON/STOP switch tothe ON position.

Slowly press primer bulb6 times.

Pull the starter ropesharply 5 times with yourright hand.

Pull the starter rope sharplywith your right hand untilthe engine starts.

Pull choke/fast idle leverout to the full extent (tothe FULL CHOKE posi-tion).

Push the choke/fast idlelever in to the HALFCHOKE position.

Starting Reminder

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Always disconnectspark plug wire and place wire where it can-not contact spark plug to prevent accidentalstarting when setting up, transporting, ad-justing or making repairs except carburetoradjustments.Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions mustbe observed to reduce the risk of accidents.Careless or improper use of this tool cancause serious injury.

PLAN AHEADS Read this manual carefully until you com-pletely understand and can follow all safetyrules, precautions, and operating instruc-tions before attempting to use the unit.

S Restrict the use of your saw to adult userswho understand and can follow safetyrules, precautions, and operating instruc-tions found in this manual.

S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;snug-fitting clothing; safety chaps; heavy-

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duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection suchas non-fogging, vented goggles or facescreen; an approved safety hard hat; andsound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) toprotect your hearing. Regular usersshould have hearing checked regularly aschain saw noise can damage hearing. Se-cure hair above shoulder length.

SnugFittingClothing

SafetyShoes

Safety Chaps

Heavy DutyGloves

EyeProtection

HearingProtection

Safety Hat

S Keep all parts of your body away from thechain when the engine is running.

S Keep children, bystanders, and animals aminimum of 30 feet (10meters) away fromthe work area. Do not allow other peopleor animals to be near the chain saw whenstarting or operating the chain saw.

S Do not handle or operate a chain saw whenyou are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you havetaken alcohol, drugs, or medication. Youmust be in good physical condition andmen-tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. Ifyou have any condition that might be aggra-vated by strenuous work, check with yourdoctor before operating a chain saw.

S Carefully planyour sawingoperation inad-vance. Donot start cutting until you haveaclear work area, secure footing, and, if youare felling trees, a planned retreat path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELYS Donot operate a chain sawwith one hand.Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-standers or any combination of these per-sons may result from one-handed opera-tion. A chain saw is intended fortwo-handed use.

S Operate the chain saw only in awell-venti-lated outdoor area.

S Donotoperate saw froma ladder or in a tree.S Make sure the chain will not make contactwith any object while starting the engine.Never try to start the saw when the guidebar is in a cut.

S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end ofthe cut. Applying pressure can cause you tolose control when the cut is completed.

S Stop the engine before setting the sawdown.

S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-pletely and securely assembled. Alwaysreplace bar, chain, hand guard, or chainbrake immediately if it becomes damaged,broken or is otherwise removed.

S With the engine stopped, hand carry thechain saw with the muffler away from yourbody, and the guide bar and chain to therear, preferably covered with a scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOODWORKING ORDERS Have all chain saw service performed by aqualified service dealer with the exceptionof the items listed in the maintenance sec-tionof this manual. For example, if improp-er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-wheelwhen servicing the clutch, structuraldamage to the flywheel can occur andcause the flywheel to burst.

S Make certain the saw chain stops movingwhen the throttle trigger is released. Forcorrection, refer to CARBURETOR AD-JUSTMENT.

S Never modify your saw in any way.S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oilor fuel mixture.

S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-teners securely tightened.

S Use only Poulan accessories and replace-ment parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTIONS Do not smoke while handling fuel or whileoperating the saw.

S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame inthe areas where fuel is mixed or poured.There should be nosmoking, open flames,or work that couldcause sparks. Allowen-gine to cool before refueling.

S Always have fire extinguishing tools avail-able if you should need them.

S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area onbare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, wellventilated 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 anon-combustible area, not on dry leaves,straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel capand refuel unit.

S Store theunit and fuel in anareawhere fuelvapors cannot reach sparks or openflames fromwater heaters, electric motorsor switches, furnaces, etc.

KICKBACK

WARNING: Avoid kickback whichcan result in serious injury. Kickback is thebackward, upwardor sudden forwardmotionof the guide bar occurring when the sawchain near the upper tip of theguide bar con-tacts any object such as a log or branch, orwhen the wood closes in and pinches thesaw chain in thecut. Contactinga foreignob-ject in the wood can also result in loss ofchain saw control.S Rotational Kickback can occur when themoving chain contacts an object at theuppertip of the guide bar. This contact can causethe chain to dig into the object, which stopsthe chain for an instant. The result is a light-ning fast, reverse reaction which kicks theguide bar up and back toward the operator.

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S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the thewood closes in and pinches the movingsaw chain in the cut along the top of theguide bar and the saw chain is suddenlystopped. This sudden stopping of thechain results in a reversal of the chainforce used to cut wood and causes thesaw tomove in theoppositedirection of thechain rotation. The saw is driven straightback toward the operator.

S Pull-In can occur when the moving chaincontacts a foreign object in the wood in thecut along the bottom of the guide bar and thesaw chain is suddenly stopped. This suddenstopping pulls the saw forward and awayfrom the operator and could easily cause theoperator to lose control of the saw.

Avoid Pinch--Kickback:S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-structions that can causematerial to pinchthe 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.

Avoid Pull--In:S Always begin cutting with the engine at fullspeed and the saw housing against wood.

S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.Never use metal to hold the cut open.

Kickback Path

Clear TheWorking Area

Avoid Obstructions

REDUCE THE CHANCE OFKICKBACKS Recognize that kickback can happen.With a basic understanding of kickback,you can reduce the element of surprisewhich contributes to accidents.

S Never let themoving chaincontact any ob-ject at the tip of the guide bar.

S Keep the working area free from obstruc-tions suchas other trees, branches, rocks,fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoidany obstruction that your saw chain couldhit while you are cutting. When cutting abranch, do not let the guide bar contactbranch or other objects around it.

S Keep your saw chain sharp and properlytensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-crease the chance of kickback occurring.Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpeningandmaintenance instructions. Check ten-sion at regular intervals with the enginestopped, never with the engine running.Make sure the bar nuts are securely tight-ened after tensioning the chain.

S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. Ifthe chain is moving at a slower speed,there is greater chance of kickback occur-ring.

S Cut one log at a time.S Use extreme caution when re-entering aprevious cut.

S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip ofthe bar (plunge cuts).

S Watch for shifting logs or other forces thatcould close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.

S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Barand Low--Kickback Chain specified foryour saw.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Never reversehand positions

Stand to theleft of the saw

Thumb onunderside ofhandlebar

Thumb on underside ofhandlebar

Elbow locked

S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with bothhands when the engine is running and don’tlet go. A firm grip will help you reduce kick-back and maintain control of the saw. Keepthe fingers of your left hand encircling andyour left thumb under the front handlebar.Keep your right hand completely around therear handlewhether your are right handed orleft handed. Keep your left arm straight withthe elbow locked.

S Position your left hand on the front handle-bar so it is in a straight line with your righthand on the rear handle when makingbucking cuts. Never reverse right and lefthand positions for any type of cutting.

S Standwith yourweight evenly balancedonboth feet.

S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw tokeep your body from being in a direct linewith the cutting chain.

S Do not overreach. You could be drawn orthrown off balance and lose control of thesaw.

S Donot cut above shoulder height. It is diffi-cult to maintain control of saw aboveshoulder height.

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KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING: The following featuresare included on your saw to help reduce thehazard of kickback; however, such featureswill not totally eliminate this danger. As achain saw user, do not rely only on safety de-vices. You must follow all safety precau-tions, instructions, and maintenance in thismanual to help avoid kickback and otherforces which can result in serious injury.S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designedwith a small radius tip which reduces thesize of the kickback danger zone on thebar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Barhas been demonstrated to significantly re-duce the number and seriousness of kick-backs when tested in accordance withsafety requirements for gasoline poweredchain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.

Small Radius Tip

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

Symmetrical Guide Bar

Large Radius TipS Low--Kickback Chain, designed with acontoured depth gauge and guard linkwhich deflect kickback force and allowwood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low--Kickback Chain has met kickback per-formance requirements when tested on arepresentative sample of chain saws be-low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specifiedin ANSI B175.1.

Low---KickbackChain

Not a Low---Kickback Chain

Can Obstruct Material

Contoured Depth Gauge

Elongated Guard Link

Deflectskickback forceand allows woodto gradually rideinto cutter

S Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce thechance of your left hand contacting thechainif 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 thisdesignwork together to give balance and re-sistance in controlling the pivot of the sawback toward the operator if kickback occurs.

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLES Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain inthe event of kickback.

WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILLPROTECT YOU IN THE EVENTOF A KICK-BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast actionwhich throws the bar and rotating chain backand up toward the operator. Kickback can becaused by allowing contact of the bar tip in thedanger zone with any hard object. Kickbackcan also be caused by pinching the saw chainalong the top of the guide bar. This actionmaypush the guide bar rapidly back toward the op-erator. Either of these events may cause youto lose control of the saw which could result inserious injury or even death. DO NOT RELYUPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTOYOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAWPROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOIDKICKBACK. Reduced--kickback guide barsand low--kickback saw chains reduce thechance and magnitude of kickback and arerecommended. Your saw has a low kickbackchain and bar as original equipment. Repairson a chain brake should bemade by an autho-rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to theplace of purchase if purchased from a servic-ing dealer, or to the nearest authorizedmasterservice dealer.S Tipcontact in somecasesmay cause a light-ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guidebar up and back toward operator.

S Pinching the saw chain along the top of theguide bar may push the guide bar rapidlyback toward the operator.

S Either of these reactions may cause you tolose control of the saw which could result inserious injury. Do not rely exclusively upondevices built into your saw.

WARNING: Computed kickbackangle (CKA) listedon your saw and listed in theCKA table below represents angle of kickbackyour bar and chain combinations will havewhen tested in accordance with CSA (Cana-dian Standards Association) and ANSI stan-dards. When purchasing replacement bar andchain, considerations should be given to thelower CKA values. Lower CKA values repre-sent safer angles to the user, higher values in-dicate more angle and higher kick energies.Computed angles represented indicate totalenergy and angle associatedwithout activationof the chain brake during kickback. Activatedangle represents chain stopping time relative toactivation angle of chain break and resultingkick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA val-ues represent a safer operating environmentfor the user.The following guide bar and chain combina-tions meet kickback requirements of CSAStandards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1when used on saws listed in this manual.Use of bar and chain combinations otherthan those listed is not recommended andmay not meet the CKA requirements perstandard.

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Computed kickback angle (CKA) TableBAR

P/N Length CHAIN P/N

952044368 14″

MODEL CKA without chain brakeP3314 / P3314WSP3314WSA 33_

P3416 / P3516PRP4018WM / P4018WTP3818AV / P4018AVP4018AV BH

16″

18″ 33_

952051209

952051211

952051338

952044370

952044418

33_

NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com-mercial logging, a chain brake is requiredand shall not be removed or otherwise dis-abled to comply with Federal OSHARegula-tions for Commercial Logging.

WARNING: The engine exhaustfrom this product contains chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer,birth defects or other reproductive harm.SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrationsthrough prolonged use of gasoline poweredhand tools could cause blood vessel or nervedamage in the fingers, hands, and joints ofpeople prone to circulation disorders orabnormal swellings. Prolonged use in coldweather has been linked to blood vesseldamage in otherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms occur such as numbness, pain,loss of strength, change in skincolor or texture,or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,discontinue the use of this tool and seekmedical attention. An anti-vibration systemdoes not guarantee the avoidance of theseproblems. Users who operate power tools ona continual and regular basis must monitorclosely their physical condition and thecondition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equippedwith a temperature limiting muffler and sparkarresting screen which meets therequirements of California Codes 4442 and4443. All U.S. forest land and the states ofCalifornia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, NewJersey, Oregon, and Washington require bylaw that many internal combustion engines tobe equipped with a spark arresting screen. Ifyou operate a chain saw in a state or localewhere such regulations exist, you are legallyresponsible for maintaining the operatingcondition of these parts. Failure to do so is aviolation of the law. Refer to the SERVICEsection for maintenance of the spark arrestingscreen.Failure to follow all Safety Rules andPrecautions can result in serious injury. Ifsituations occurwhichare not covered in thismanual, usecareandgood judgement. If youneed assistance, contact your authorizedservice 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 NationalStandards for Gasoline--Powered ChainSaws -- Safety RequirementsCSA Z62.1--03 Chain Saws -- OccupationalHealth and SafetyCSA Z62.3--96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-pational Health and Safety

ASSEMBLY

Protective gloves (not provided) should beworn during assembly.ATTACHINGTHEBAR&CHAIN (If notalready attached)

WARNING: If received assembled,repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properlyassembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-ways wear gloves when handling the chain.The chain is sharp and can cut you evenwhenit is not moving!1. Loosen and remove the bar nuts and the

clutch cover from the saw.2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if

present).

Clutch cover

Bar nuts

Chain adjustment tool(Bar Tool)

Location ofshippingspacer

3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-just the tension of the chain. It is very im-portant when assembling the bar, that thepin located on the adjusting screw alignsinto a hole in thebar. Turning the screwwill

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move the adjustment pin up and down thescrew. Locate this adjustment before youbegin mounting the bar onto the saw. Seefollowing illustration.

Adjustment located on clutch cover

Insideview ofclutchcover

4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun-terclockwise until the adjusting pin justtouches the stop. This should allow thepin to be near the correct position.

5. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guidebar stops against clutch drum sprocket.

Guide bar

Bar bolts

6. Carefully remove the chain from the pack-age. Hold chain with the drive links asshown.

CUTTERS MUST FACE INDIIRECTION OF ROTATION

Tip ofBar

Cutters Depth Gauge

Drive Links7. Place chain over and behind clutch re-

tainer, fitting the drive links in the clutchdrum sprocket.

8. Fit bottom of drive links between theteeth in the sprocket in the nose of theguide bar.

9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.10. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug

in guide bar groove. Ensure all drivelinks are in the bar groove.

11. Now, install clutch cover making surethe adjusting pin is positioned in the low-er hole in the guide bar. Remember thispin moves the bar forward and back-ward as the screw is turned.

ClutchCover

LowerHole

Guide Bar

Adjusting Pin

12. Install bar nuts and finger tighten only.Once the chain is tensioned, you willneed to tighten bar nuts.

CHAIN TENSION(Including units with chain already installed)

WARNING: Wear protective gloveswhen handlingchain. The chain is sharpandcan cut you even when it is not moving.NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only.Attempting to tension the chainwhen the barnuts are tight can cause damage.

Checking the tension:Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-ment tool (bar tool) to move chain aroundguide bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is tootight. If the chain is too loose, itwill sagbelowthe bar.

Bar NutsChain Adjustment

Tool(Bar Tool)

GuideBar

AdjustingScrew

Adjusting the tension:Chain tension is very important. Chainsstretch during use. This is especially trueduring the first few times you use your saw.Always check chain tension each time be-fore you start the chain saw.1. Loosen bar nuts until they are finger tight

against the clutch cover.2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain

solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.

AdjustingScrew

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3. Using bar tool, roll chain around guide barto ensure all links are in bar groove.

4. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.Release tip of guide bar, then turn ad-justing screw1/4 turnclockwise. Repeatuntil sag does not exist.

Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn

5. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten barnuts securely with the bar tool.

Bar Nuts

6. Use the screwdriver end of the bar toolto move chain around guide bar.

7. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.Slightly loosen bar nuts and loosenchain by turning the adjusting screw 1/4turn counterclockwise. Retighten barnuts.

8. If chain is too loose, it will sag below theguide bar. DO NOT operate the saw ifthe chain is loose.

NOTE: The chain is tensioned correctlywhen the weight of the chain does not cause itto sag below the guide bar (with the chain sawsitting in an upright position), but the chain stillmoves freely around the guide bar.

WARNING: If the saw is operatedwith a loose chain, the chain could jump off theguide bar and result in serious injury to the op-erator and/or damage the chain making it un-usable. If the chain jumps off the guide bar, in-spect each drive link for damage. Damagedchain must be repaired or replaced.

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR CHAIN SAWREAD THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURCHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location ofthe various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

ChainAdjustment Tool

(Bar Tool)

Primer BulbStarter Housing

Bar Oil Fill Cap

Chain

Front Hand Guard Front Handle

Starter Rope

ON/STOPSwitch

Muffler

Choke/Fast IdleLever

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

BarSprocketHole

Guide Bar

Bar Nuts

Cylinder Cover

ThrottleLockout

RearHandle

ThrottleTrigger

ChainBrake

ChainDirectionof Travel

Adjusting Screw

ChainCatcherClutch Cover

ON/STOP SWITCHThe ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop theengine.

THROTTLE TRIGGERThe THROTTLE TRIGGER controls enginespeed.

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THROTTLE LOCK--OUTThe THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must bepressed before you can squeeze the throttletrigger. This feature prevents you from acci-dentally squeezing the trigger.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVERThe choke and fast idle are set by pulling theCHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex-tent for cold starting or after refueling. Thechoke provides additional fuel to the engineduring cold starting.PRIMER BULBThe PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-buretor to provide quicker starting.CHAIN BRAKEThe chain brake is a device designed to stopthe chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake

activates automatically in the event of kick-back. Thechainbrakeactivatesmanually if thefront hand guard is pushed forward. The chainbrake is disengaged by pulling the front handguard back toward the front handle as far aspossible.

CHAIN TENSIONIt is normal for anew chain to stretchduring thefirst 15 minutes of operation. You should checkyour chain tension each time before you startthe chain saw. See CHAIN TENSION underthe ASSEMBLY section.

WARNING: If the saw is operatedwith a loose chain, the chain could jump offthe guide bar and result in serious injury tothe operator and/or damage the chain mak-ing it unusable.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-ing and after use. Do not touch themuffler orallow combustible material such as drygrass or fuel to do so.

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuelhandling information in the safety rules sec-tionof thismanual beforeyou begin. If youdonot understand the fuel handling informationdo not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek helpfrom someone that does understand the in-formation or call the customer assistancehelp line at 1-800-554-6723.FUELING ENGINE

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-ly when refueling.

HELPFUL TIPToobtain the correct oil mixratio, pour 3.2 ounces of2--cycle synthetic oil intoone gallon of fresh gas.

This engine is certified to operate on unleadedgasoline. Before operation, gasoline must bemixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to bemixed at a ra-tio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand syn-thetic oil is recommended. A 40:1 ratio isobtained by mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) ofoil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce (95 ml)container of Poulan/WEEDEATER brand syn-thetic oil. Pour the entire contents of this con-tainer into 1 gallon (4 liters) of gasoline toachieve the proper fuel mixture. DO NOTUSEautomotive or marine oil. These oils will causeengine damage. When mixing fuel follow theinstructions printed on the container. Alwaysread and follow the safety rules listed underHANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline inyour unit. This will cause permanent enginedamage and void the limited warranty.FUEL REQUIREMENTSThis engine requires the use of minimum 87octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

IMPORTANTUseof alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol orusing ethanol or methanol) can cause majorengine performance and durability problems.

WARNING: Alternative fuels (notgasoline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20(20% alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOTclassified as gasoline and are NOT approvedfor use in 2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of al-ternative fuelswill cause problems such as: im-proper clutch engagements, overheating, va-por lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency,deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internalcarburetor components, etc. Alternative fuelscause highmoisture absorption into the fuel/oilmixture leading to oil and fuel separation.BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATIONThe bar and chain require continuous lubri-cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-matic oiler system when the oil tank is keptfilled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar andchain. Too little oil will cause overheatingshown by smoke coming from the chain and/or discoloration of the bar.In freezing weather oil will thicken, making itnecessary to thin bar and chain oil with asmall amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel orkerosene. Bar and chain oil must be freeflowing for the oil system to pump enough oilfor adequate lubrication.Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is recom-mended to protect your unit against exces-sive wear from heat and friction. Poulan oilresists high temperature thinning.If Poulan bar and chain oil is not available,use a good grade SAE 30 oil.S Never usewaste oil for bar and chain lubri-cation.

S Always stop the engine before removingthe oil cap.

CHAIN BRAKEEnsure chain brake is disengaged by pullingthe front hand guard back toward the front han-dle as far as possible.The chainbrakemustbedisengaged before cutting with the saw.

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WARNING: The chain must notmove when the engine runs at idle speed. Ifthe chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within thismanual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hotmuffler can cause serious burns.To stop the engine move the ON/STOPswitch to the STOP position.To start the engine hold the saw firmly on theground as illustrated. Make sure the chain isfree to turn without contacting any object.

Left Handon FrontHandle

Starter Rope Handle

Right Foot Through Rear Handle

Use only 15″ -- 18″ (40 -- 45 cm) ofrope per pull.Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.

WARNING: Donot attempt to throwor drop--start the chain saw. Doing so will putthe operator at risk of serious injury due toloss of control of the chain saw.

IMPORTANTPOINTS TOREMEMBERWhen pulling the starter rope, do not use thefull extent of the rope as this can cause therope to break. Do not let starter rope snapback. Hold the handle and let the rope re-wind slowly.For cold weather starting, start the unit atFULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm upbefore squeezing the throttle trigger.

NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material withthe choke/fast idle lever in the FULLCHOKEposition.

HELPFUL TIPIf your engine still does notstart after following theseinstructions, please call1--800--554--6723.

STARTINGACOLDENGINE (orwarmengine after running out of fuel)NOTE: In the following steps, when thechoke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the fullextent, the correct throttle setting for startingis set automatically.

IGNITIONSWITCH

ONSTOP

ChokeLever

1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-tion.

2. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.3. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full

extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with

your right hand. Then, proceed to thenext step.

NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is tryingto start before the 5th pull, stop pulling andimmediately proceed to the next step.5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the

HALF CHOKE position.

OFFHALF

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

FULL

6. Pull the starter rope sharply with yourright hand until the engine starts.

7. Allow the engine to run for approximate-ly 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and re-lease the throttle trigger to allow engineto return to idle speed.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-

tion.2. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.3. To set the fast idle, pull the choke/fast

idle lever out to the full extent (to the fullchoke position); then push the leverback in to the HALF CHOKE position.

4. Pull the starter rope sharply with yourright hand until the engine starts.

5. Squeeze and release throttle trigger toallow engine to return to idle speed.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting aflooded engine)The engine may be flooded with too muchfuel if it has not started after 10 pulls. Floodedengines can be cleared of excess fuel bypushing the choke/fast idle lever in com-pletely (to the OFF CHOKE position) andthen following the warm engine starting pro-cedure listed above. Ensure the ON/STOPswitch is in the ON position.

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Starting could require pulling the starter ropehandle many times depending on how badlythe unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, referto the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call1-800-554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING: If the brake band isworn too thin it may break when the chainbrake is triggered.Withabroken brakeband,the chain brake will not stop the chain. Thechain brake should be replaced by an autho-rized service dealer if any part is worn to lessthan 0.020″ (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on achain brake should be made by an autho-rized service dealer. Take your unit to theplace of purchase if purchased from a ser-vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorizedmaster service dealer.S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.The brake is designed to stop the chain ifkickback occurs.

S The inertia--activated chain brake isactivated if the front hand guard is pushedforward, either manually (by hand) orautomatically (by sudden movement).

S If the brake is already activated, it isdisengaged by pulling the front handguardback toward the front handle as far aspossible.

S When cuttingwith the saw, the chainbrakemust be disengaged.

Engaged

Disengaged

Braking function controlCAUTION: The chain brake must bechecked several times daily. The enginemust be runningwhenperforming this proce-dure. This is the only instancewhen the sawshould be placed on the ground with the en-gine running.Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rearhandlewith your right hand and the front han-dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle byfully depressing the throttle trigger. Activatethe chain brake by turning your left wristagainst the hand guard without releasingyour grip around the front handle. The chainshould stop immediately.

Inertia activating function control

WARNING: When performing thefollowing procedure, the engine must beturned off.Grip the rear handle with your right hand andthe front handle with your left hand. Hold thechain saw approximately 14″ (35 cm) above astump or other wooden surface. Release yourgrip on the front handle and use the weight ofthe saw to let the tip of the guidebar fall forwardand contact the stump. When the tip of the barhits the stump, the brake should activate.

OPERATING TIPSS Check chain tension before first use, after1 minute of operation, and each time be-fore you start the chain saw. See CHAINTENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.

S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.

S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreignobject. Inspect the saw and repair or re-place parts as necessary. If the chainjumps off the guide bar, inspect the chainfor damaged drive links before reinstalling.Burrs on drive links, which prevent themfrom entering the groove of the guide bar,can be removed with a flat file.

S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even asmall amount of dirt will dull a chain, increasethe possibility of kickback, and require chainsharpening or replacement.

S Practice cutting a few small logs using thefollowing techniques to get the “feel” of us-ing your saw before you begin a majorsawing operation.S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the

engine to reach full speed before cutting.S Begin cutting with the saw frame

against the log.S Keep the engine at full speed the entire

time you are cutting.S Allow thechain tocut for you. Exert only

light downward pressure. If you forcethe cut, damage to the bar, chain, or en-gine can result.

S Release the throttle trigger as soon asthe cut is completed, allowing the en-gine to idle. If you run the saw at fullthrottle without a cutting load, unneces-sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,and engine. It is recommended thatthe engine not be operated for lon-ger than 30 seconds at full throttle.

S Toavoid losingcontrolwhencut is com-plete, donot put pressureonsaw atendof cut.

S Stop the engine before setting the sawdown after cutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING: Check for broken ordead branches which can fall while cuttingcausing serious injury. Do not cut near build-ings or electrical wires if you do not know thedirection of tree fall, nor cut at night since youwill not be ale to see well, nor during badweather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,etc. If the tree makes contact with any utilityline, the utility company should be notified im-mediately.S Carefully planyour sawingoperation inad-vance.

S Clear the work area. You need a clear areaall around the tree so you can have securefooting.

S The chain saw operator should keep onthe uphill side of the terrain as the tree islikely to roll or slidedownhill after it is felled.

S Study the natural conditions that can causethe tree to fall in a particular direction.

Natural conditions that can cause a tree tofall in a particular direction include:

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S The wind direction and speed.S The lean of the tree. The lean of a treemight not be apparent due to uneven orsloping 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.Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted,it can snap and fall toward the operator.Check for broken or dead branches whichcan fall on you while cutting.Make sure there is enough room for the tree tofall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengthsfrom the nearest person or other objects. En-gine noise can drown out a warning call.Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-ples, andwire from the treewherecuts are tobemade. Plan a clear retreat path to the rearand diagonal to the line of fall.

Direction of Fall

45_

Plan a clear retreat path

FELLING LARGE TREES(6 inches (15 cm) 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 ismade on the opposite side of tree, the treewill tend to fall into the notch.NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,remove thembeforemaking the notch. If us-ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep sawchain fromcontacting ground to prevent dull-ing of the chain.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THETREES Make notch cut by cutting the top of thenotch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameterof the tree. Next complete thenotch by cut-ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-tion. Once the notch is cut remove thenotch of wood from the tree.

Notch

First cut

Second cut

Final (felling) cut here, 2 inches(5 cm) above center of notch.

Hinge

S After removing the wood from the notch,make the felling cut on the opposite side ofthenotch.This is donebymakinga cut abouttwo inches (5 cm) higher than the center of

the notch. Thiswill leaveenough uncutwoodbetween the felling cut and the notch to forma hinge. This hinge will help prevent the treefrom falling in the wrong direction.

Openingof fellingcut

Closing ofnotch

Hinge holds tree on stump and helpscontrol fall

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, usewedges to open the cut if necessary tocontrol thedirectionof fall. To avoidkickbackand chain damage, use wood or plasticwedges, but never steel or iron wedges.S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready tofall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell-ing cut, or movement in the upperbranches.

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 treewith your saw. Be extremely cautious withpartially fallen trees that may be poorlysupported. When a tree doesn’t fall com-pletely, set thesawasideandpull down thetree with a cable winch, block and tackle,or tractor.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE(BUCKING)Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallentree to the desired log size.

WARNING: Donot stand on the logbeing cut. Any portion can roll causing lossof footing and control. Do not stand downhillof the log being cut.IMPORTANT POINTSS Cut only one log at a time.S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharppieces of wood could be flung toward opera-tor.

S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Neverallow another person to hold the log whilecutting and never hold the logwith your legor foot.

S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,and roots are tangled such as in a blowndown area. Drag the logs into a clear areabefore cutting by pulling out exposed andcleared logs first.

TYPES OF CUTTING USED FORBUCKING

WARNING: If saw becomespinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force itout. You can losecontrol of the saw resultingin injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop thesaw, drive awedge ofplastic orwood into thecut until the saw can be removed easily. Re-

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start thesawandcarefully reenter thecut. Toavoid kickback and chain damage, do notuse ametal wedge. Do not attempt to restartyour saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

Turn saw OFF and use a plastic orwooden wedge to force cut open.

Overcutting begins on the top side of the logwith the bottom of the saw against the log.When overcutting use light downward pres-sure.

Overcutting

Undercutting

Undercutting involves cutting on the under-side of the logwith 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.

WARNING: Never turn saw upsidedown to undercut. The saw cannot be con-trolled in this position.Always make your first cut on the compres-sion side of the log. Thecompression sideofthe log is where the pressure of the log’sweight is concentrated.

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

First cut on compression side of log

Second cut

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORTS Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of thelog.

S Roll the log over and finish with a secondovercut.

S Watch for logs with a compression side toprevent the saw from pinching. See il-lustrations for cutting logs with a compres-sion side.

BUCKING USING A LOG ORSUPPORT STANDS Remember your first cut is always on thecompression side of the log.(Refer to the illustrations below for yourfirst and second cut)

S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of thediameter of the log.

S Finish with your second cut.

1st Cut

2nd CutUsing a log for support

2nd Cut

1st Cut

1st Cut

2nd CutUsing a support stand

1st Cut

2nd Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guardagainst kickback. Do not allow the movingchain to contact any other branches or objectsat the nose of the guide bar when limbing orpruning. Allowing such contact can result inserious injury.

WARNING: Never climb intoa tree tolimb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-forms, a log, or inany positionwhich cancauseyou to lose your balance or control of the saw.

IMPORTANT POINTSS Work slowly, keeping both hands firmlygripped on the saw. Maintain secure footingand balance.

S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles aresmall size limbs which can catch the sawchain andwhip toward youor pull you off bal-ance. Use extreme caution when cuttingsmall size limbs or slender material.

S Be alert for springback. Watch out forbranches that are bent or under pressure.Avoid being struck by the branch or thesaw when the tension in the wood fibers isreleased.

S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clearbranches out of the way to avoid trippingover them.

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LIMBINGS Always limba treeafter it is cut down. Onlythen can limbing be done safely and prop-erly.

S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felledtree to support the tree as you work.

S Start at the base of the felled tree and worktoward 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 thebranch you are cutting.

S Remove larger, supporting branches withthe cutting techniques described in BUCK-ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

S Always use an overcut to cut small and free-ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could causelimbs to fall and pinch the saw.

PRUNING

WARNING: Limit pruning to limbsshoulder height or below. Do not cut ifbranches are higher than your shoulder. Get aprofessional to do the job.S Make your first cut 1/3 of theway through thebottom of the limb.

S Next make a 2nd cut all the way throughthe limb. Then cut a thirdovercut leavinga1 to2 inch (2.5 to5cm)collar from the truckof the tree.

First cut

Second cutThird cut

Collar

Pruning technique

SERVICE

WARNING: Disconnect the sparkplug before performing maintenance exceptfor carburetor adjustments.We recommend all service and adjustmentsnot listed in this manual be performed by anauthorized or Master Service Dealer.

HELPFUL TIPIMPORTANT: Have allrepairs other than the rec-ommended maintenancedescribed in the instructionmanual performed by anauthorized service dealer.

If any dealer other than an authorizedservice dealer performs work on theproduct, Poulanmay not pay for repairsunder warranty. It is your responsibilitytomaintain and performgeneralmainte-nance.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULECheck: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:Bar Before each use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Complete saw After each use. . . . . . .Air filter Every 5 hours*. . . . . . . . . . . . .Chain brake Every 5 hours*. . . . . . . . .Spark arresting screenand muffler Every 25 hours*. . . . . . . . . .Replace spark plug Yearly.Replace fuel filter Yearly. . .* Hours of Operation --Each hour of operation is approximately2 tanks of fuel.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this unit does not coveritems that have been subjected to operatorabuse or negligence. To receive full valuefrom the warranty, the operator must main-tain unit as instructed in this manual. Variousadjustments will need to bemadeperiodical-ly to properly maintain your unit.S Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter,and check guide bar and chain for wear. Anew spark plug and air filter assures properair-fuel mixture and helps your engine runbetter and last longer.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED ORWORN PARTSContact an authorized service dealer for re-placement of damaged or worn parts.

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NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oilto appear under the saw after engine stops.Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank.S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOPswitch functions properly by moving theswitch to the STOP position. Make sure en-gine stops; then restart engine and continue.

S Fuel Tank -- Do not use saw if fuel tankshows signs of damage or leaks.

S Oil Tank -- Do not use saw if oil tank showssigns of damage or leaks.

CHECK FOR LOOSEFASTENERS AND PARTSS Bar NutsS ChainS MufflerS Cylinder ShieldS Air FilterS Handle ScrewsS Vibration MountsS Starter HousingS Front Hand GuardCHECK CHAIN SHARPNESSA sharp chain makes wood chips. A dullchain makes a sawdust powder and cutsslowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING.CHECK GUIDE BARConditions which require guide bar mainte-nance:S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.S Saw has to be forced through the cut.S Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.Check the condition of guide bar each timechain is sharpened. A worn guide bar willdamage the chain andmake cutting difficult.After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch isin the STOP position, then clean all sawdustfrom the guide bar and sprocket hole.To maintain guide bar:S Move ON/STOP switch to STOP.S Loosen and remove bar nuts and clutchcover. Remove bar and chain from saw.

S Clean the oil holes and bar groove aftereach 5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust FromGuide Bar Groove

Oil Holes

S Burring of guide bar rails is a normalprocess of rail wear. Remove these burrswith a flat file.

S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-store square edges and sides.

Correct GrooveWorn Groove

File Rail Edgesand SidesSquare

Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when ex-cess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re-placement is necessary, use only the guidebarspecified for your saw in the repair parts list oron the decal located on the chain saw.CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVELS See FUELING ENGINE under the OP-ERATION section.

LUBRICATION

Bar OilFill Cap

S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL underthe OPERATION section.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT ANDDECALSS After each use, inspect complete unit forloose or damaged parts. Clean the unit anddecals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-gent.

S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.CHECK CHAIN BRAKESee CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATIONsection.CLEAN AIR FILTERCAUTION: Donot clean filter in gasolineorother flammable solvent to avoid creating afire hazard or producing harmful evaporativeemissions.Cleaning the air filter:A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor-mance of the engine and increases fuel con-sumption and harmful emissions. Alwaysclean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5hours of operation, whichever comes first.Cleanmore frequently in dusty conditions. Aused air filter can never be completelycleaned. It is advisable to replace your air fil-ter with a new one after every 50 hours of op-eration, or annually, whichever comes first.1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.2. Remove cylinder cover.3. Remove air filter cover and air filter.4. Clean the air filter usinghot soapywater.

Rinsewith cleancool water.Air dry com-pletely before reinstalling.

5. Reinstall air filter and air filter cover.6. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.

Tighten securely.

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Air Filter

Air FilterCover

CylinderCover

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARKARRESTING SCREENAs the unit is used, carbon deposits build upon the muffler and spark arresting screen,andmust be removed to avoid creating a firehazard or affecting engine performance.Replace the spark arresting screen if breaksoccur.

Nut

Muffler

SparkArrestingScreen

ExhaustOutletCover

CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-ING SCREENCleaning is required every 25 hours of op-eration or annually, whichever comes first.1. Loosen and remove the nut from the ex-

haust outlet cover.2. Remove the exhaust oulet cover.3. Remove spark arresting screen. Handle

screen carefully to prevent damage.4. Clean the spark arresting screen gently

with a wire brush. Replace screen ifbreaks are found.

5. Replace any broken or cracked mufflerparts.

6. Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaustoutlet cover, and nut. Tighten nut securely.

REPLACE SPARK PLUGThe spark plug should be replaced eachyear to ensure the engine starts easier andruns better. Ignition timing is fixed and non-adjustable.NOTE: This spark ignition system complieswith the Canadian standard ICES--002.1. 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 securely with a 3/4 inch

(19mm) socket wrench. Spark plug gapshould be 0.025 inch (0,6 mm).

6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3

screws. Tighten securely.

SparkPlug

CylinderCover

SparkPlug Boot

REPLACE FUEL FILTERTo replace fuel filter, drain your unit by run-ning it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap and itsconnected retainer from tank. Pull filter fromtank and remove from line. Replace and re-assemble.CHAIN ADJUSTMENTSeeCHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY section.CHAIN SHARPENING

WARNING: Improper chain sharp-ening techniques and/or depth gauge mainte-nance will increase the chance of kickbackwhich can result in serious injury.

WARNING: Wear protective gloveswhen handling chain. The chain is sharp andcan cut you even when it is not moving.Conditions which indicate the need for chainsharpening:S Reduction in size of wood chips. The sizeof thewood chipwill decrease as thechaingets duller until it becomes more like apowder than a chip. Note that dead orrotted wood will not produce a good chip.

S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.S Saw has to be forced through the cut.Tools required:S 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter round file andfile holder

S Flat fileS Depth gauge toolTO SHARPEN CHAIN:1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP

position.2. Check chain for proper tension. Adjust

chain tension if necessary. See CHAINTENSION section.

3. Sharpen cutters.S To sharpen the cutters, position the

file holder level (90˚) so that it restson the top edges of the cutter anddepth gauge.NOTE: The chain has both left andright hand cutters.

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Depth Gauge

FileFile Holder

Cutter90˚

S Align the 30˚ file holder marks paral-lelwith thebar and to thecenter of thechain.

Cutter

Cutter30˚File Holder Line

S Sharpen cutters on one side of thechain first. File from the inside of eachcutter to the outside. Then, turn thechain saw around and repeat the pro-cess for the other side of the chain.

S File on the forward stroke only. Use 2or 3 strokes per cutting edge.

S Keep all cutters the same lengthwhen filing.

S File enough to remove any damageto cutting edges (side plate and topplate of cutter).

All CuttersSame Length

Remove Damage

Top PlateSide Plate

S File chain to meet the specificationsas shown.

30˚

80˚ 60˚

RoundedCorner

0.025 inch(0.65 mm)

Right

Hook Angle

Wrong

Squared OffCorner

Too Much Hook Angle

WARNING: Maintain the properhook angle according to the manufacturer’sspecifications for the chain you are using. Im-proper hook angle will increase the chance ofkickback which can result in serious injury.4. Check and lower depth gauges.

Depth Gauge Tool

Depth Gauge

File

S Place gauge tool on cutter.S If the depth gauge is higher than the

depthgauge tool, file it level to the topofthe depth gauge tool.

S Maintain rounded front corner ofdepth gauge with a flat file.NOTE: The very top of the depthgauge should be flat with the fronthalf rounded off with a flat file.

If you require further assistance or are unsureabout performing this procedure, contact yourauthorized service dealer or call our customerassistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: The chain will be mov-ing during most of this procedure. Wear yourprotective equipment and observe all safetyprecautions. The chainmust notmove at idlespeed.The carburetor has been carefully set at thefactory. Adjustments may be necessary ifyou notice any of the following conditions:S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--Tadjusting procedure.

S Saw will not idle. See IDLESPEED--T ad-justing procedure.

Idle Speed--TAllow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle istoo fast. If theenginestalls, idle is tooslow. Ad-just speed until engine runs without chainmovement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle tooslow). The idle speed screw is located in thearea above the primer bulb and is labeled T.S Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increaseengine speed.

S Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise todecrease engine speed.

If you require further assistance or are unsureabout performing this procedure, contact yourauthorized service dealer or call our customerassistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.COOLING SYSTEMTo keep the working temperature as low aspossible the machine is equipped with acooling system.The cooling system consists of:S Air intake on the starterS Air guide plateS Fins on the flywheelS Cooling fins on the cylinderS Cylinder cover (directs cold air over thecylinder)

Clean the cooling system with a brush aftereach use, more often in demanding condi-tions. A dirty or blocked cooling system re-sults in the machine overheating whichcauses damage to the piston and cylinder.

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STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the followingsteps after each use:S Allow the engine to cool, and secure theunit before storing or transporting.

S Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti-lated area where fuel vapors cannot reachsparks or open flames fromwater heaters,electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

S Store chain saw with all guards in placeand position chain saw so that any sharpobject cannot accidentally cause injury.

S Store chain saw well out of the reach ofchildren.

SEASONAL STORAGEPrepareyour unit for storageat theend of theseason or if it will not be used for 30 days ormore.If your chain saw is to be stored for a periodof time:S Clean saw thoroughly before storage.S Store in a clean dry area.S Lightly oil external metal surfaces andguide bar.

S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper orcloth.

FUEL SYSTEMUnder FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-TION section of this manual, see messagelabeled IMPORTANT regarding the use ofgasohol in your chain saw.Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative inminimizing the formation of fuel gum depos-its during storage. Add stabilizer to the gaso-line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.

Follow themix instructions found on stabiliz-er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutesafter adding stabilizer.Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engineoil (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer.If you do not use this oil, you can add a fuelstabilizer to your fuel tank.

HELPFUL TIPDuring storage of your gas/oil mixture, the oil will sepa-rate from the gas.We recommend that youshake the gas can weeklyto insure proper blending ofthe gas and oil.

ENGINES Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoonof 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)through the spark plug opening. Slowlypull 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.

S At the beginning of the next season, useonly fresh fuel having the proper gasolineto oil ratio.

OTHERS Do not store gasoline from one season toanother.

S Replace your gasoline can if it starts torust.

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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine will notstart or will runonly a fewseconds afterstarting.

1. Ignition switch off.2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel tank empty.4. Spark plug not firing.5. Fuel not reachingcarburetor.

1. Move ignition switch to ON.2. See “Difficult Starting” inOperation Section.

3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.4. Install new spark plug.5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.Check for kinked or split fuel line;repair or replace.

Engine willnot idleproperly.

1. Idle speed requiresadjustment.

2. Carburetor requiresadjustment.

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in theService and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Air filter dirty.2. Spark plug fouled.3. Chain brake engaged.4. Carburetor requiresadjustment.

Engine will notaccelerate,lacks power,or dies undera load.

1. Clean or replace air filter.2. Clean or replace plug and regap.3. Disengage chain brake.4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

Enginesmokesexcessively.

1. Too much oil mixed withgasoline.

1. Empty fuel tank and refill withcorrect fuel mixture.

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all ofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

Chain movesat idle speed.

1. Idle speed requiresadjustment.

2. Clutch requires repair.

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in theService and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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LIMITED WARRANTYPoulan, a division of Husqvarna ConsumerOutdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to theoriginal consumer purchaser that each newPoulan brand gasoline chain saw is freefrom defects in material and workmanshipand agrees to repair or replace under thiswarranty any defective gasoline chain sawas follows from the original date of purchase.1 YEAR -- Parts and Labor, when used forhousehold purposes.60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used forcommercial, professional, or income pro-ducing purposes.30DAYS -- Parts andLabor, if used for rentalpurposes.This warranty is not transferable and does notcover damage or liability caused by improperhandling, improper maintenance or alteration,or the use of accessories and/or attachmentsnot specifically recommended by Poulan forthis chain saw. This warranty does not covertune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes,chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other partswhich wear and require replacement with rea-sonable use during the warranty period. Thiswarranty does not cover predelivery setup,installation of guide bar and chain, and normaladjustments explained in the instructionmanu-al such as chain tension adjustments. Thiswarranty does not cover transportation costs.In the event you have a claimunder this war-ranty, you must return the product to an au-thorized service dealer.Should you have any unansweredquestionsconcerning this warranty, please contact:

Poulan, a division of HusqvarnaConsumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.7349 Statesville RoadCharlotte, NC 282691--800--554--6723In Canada, contact:Poulan850 Matheson Blvd. WestMississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4Giving themodel number, serial number anddate of purchase of your product and thename and address of the authorized dealerfrom whom it was purchased.THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFICLEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVEOTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROMSTATE TO STATE.NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OROTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESSWARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-TIONSONHOWLONGAN IMPLIEDWAR-RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION ORLIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THEABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONMAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.This is a limited warranty within the meaningof that term as defined in the Magnuson--Moss Act of 1975.The policy of Poulan is to continuously im-prove its products. Therefore, Poulan re-serves the right to change,modify, or discon-tinue models, designs, specifications, andaccessories of all products at any time with-out notice or obligation to any purchaser.

U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADAEMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-LIGATIONS: The U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency, California Air ResourcesBoard, Environment Canada and Poulan arepleased to explain the emissions control sys-temwarranty on your year 2010and later smalloff--road engine. In California, all small off--roadengines must be designed, built, and equippedto meet the State’s stringent anti--smog stan-dards. Poulan must warrant the emissioncontrol systemonyour small off--roadenginefor the periods of time listed below providedthere has beenno abuse, neglect, or improp-er maintenance of your small off--road en-gine. Your emission control system includesparts such as the carburetor, the ignition sys-tem and the fuel tank. Where a warrantableconditionexists, Poulanwill repair your smalloff--road engine at no cost to you. Expensescovered under warranty include diagnosis,parts and labor.MANUFACTURER’SWAR-RANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions re-lated part on your engine (as listed underEmissions Control Warranty Parts List) is de-

fective or a defect in thematerials or workman-ship of the engine causes the failure of such anemission related part, the part will be repairedor replaced by Poulan. OWNER’S WAR-RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the smalloff--road engine owner, you are responsiblefor the performance of the required mainte-nance listed in your instruction manual. Pou-lan recommends that you retain all receiptscovering maintenance on your small off--road engine, but Poulan cannot deny war-ranty solely for the lack of receipts or for yourfailure to ensure the performance of allscheduled maintenance. As the small off--road engine owner, you shouldbe aware thatPoulan may deny you warranty coverage ifyour small off--road engine or a part of it hasfailed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-tenance, unapproved modifications, or theuse of parts not made or approved by theoriginal equipment manufacturer. You are re-sponsible for presenting your small off--roadengine to an Poulan authorized repair centeras soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs

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should be completed in a reasonable amountof time, not to exceed 30 days. If you haveanyquestions regarding your warranty rightsand responsibilities, you should contact yournearest authorized service center, call Poulanat 1--800--554--6723, or send e-mail corre-spondence to emission.warranty@HCOP--emission.com.WARRANTY COMMENCE-MENT DATE: The warranty period beginson the date the small off--road engine is pur-chased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: Thiswarranty shall be for a period of two yearsfrom the initial date of purchase, or until theend of the product warranty (whichever islonger).WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR ORREPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re-placement of any warranted part will be per-formed at no charge to the owner at an ap-proved Poulan servicing center. If you haveany questions regarding your warranty rightsand responsibilities, you should contact yournearest authorized service center, call Poulanat 1--800--554--6723, or send e-mail corre-spondence to emission.warranty@HCOP--emission.com. WARRANTY PERIOD: Anywarranted part which is not scheduled for re-placement as required maintenance, orwhich is scheduled only for regular inspec-tion to the effect of “repair or replace as nec-essary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Anywarranted part which is scheduled for re-placement as requiredmaintenance shall bewarranted for the period of time up to the firstscheduled replacement point for that part.DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not becharged for diagnostic labor which leads tothe determination that awarrantedpart is de-fective if the diagnostic work is performed atan approved Poulan servicing center.

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Poulanmay be liable for damages to other enginecomponents caused by the failure of a war-ranted part still under warranty. WHAT ISNOT COVERED: All failures caused byabuse, neglect, or improper maintenanceare not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIEDPARTS:Theuseof add--onormodifiedpartscan be grounds for disallowing a warrantyclaim. Poulan is not liable to cover failures ofwarranted parts caused by the use of add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE ACLAIM: If you have any questions regardingyour warranty rights and responsibilities,you should contact your nearest authorizedservice center, call Poulan at1--800--554--6723, or send e-mail corre-spondence to emission.warranty@HCOP--emission.com.WHERE TO GETWARRAN-TY SERVICE: Warranty services or repairsshall be provided at all Poulan service centers.Call: 1--800--554--6723 or send e-mail corre-spondence to emission.warranty@HCOP--emission.com. MAINTENANCE, REPLACE-MENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSIONRELATED PARTS: Any Poulan approvedreplacement part used in the performance ofanywarrantymaintenance or repair onemis-sion related parts will be provided withoutcharge to the owner if the part is under war-ranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTYPARTSLIST:Carburetor, air filter (covered upto maintenance schedule), ignition system:spark plug (covered up to maintenance sched-ule), ignition module, muffler including catalyst(if equipped), fuel tank. MAINTENANCESTATEMENT: The owner is responsible forthe performance of all requiredmaintenanceas defined in the instruction manual.

The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.Example: (Year) EPA and/or CALIFORNIA.

This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:

Moderate (50 hours)

Intermediate (125 hours)

Extended (300 hours)