Poulan Pro 545047502, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...es 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 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 545047502 5 26 05 R Electrolux Home Products Inc 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta GA 30907 Electrolux Consumer Outdoor Products 5855 Terry Gox Way Mississauga Ontario L5V 3E4 Copyrigh...

Page 2: ...o the full extent to the FULL CHOKE posi tion Push the choke fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position Starting Reminder SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting ad justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments Because a chain saw is a high speed wood cutting t...

Page 3: ...y 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 tionofthis manual Forexample ifimprop er tools are used to remove or hold the fly wheelwhen servicingthe clutch structural damage to the flywheel can oc...

Page 4: ...g a branch do not let the guide bar contact branch or other objects around it S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can 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 Make sure the chain brake nuts are se curely...

Page 5: ... 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 canalsobecausedby pinchingthe saw chainalongthetopofthe guidebar This action may push the g...

Page 6: ... 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 Failureto follow all Safety Rules andPrecau tions can result in serious injury If situations occur which are not covered in ...

Page 7: ...n the guide bar Remember this pin moves the bar forward and backward as the screw is turned 12 Installchainbrake nuts and fingertighten only Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten chain brake 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 ch...

Page 8: ...R controls engine speed THROTTLE LOCK OUT The THROTTLE LOCK OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger This feature prevents you from acci dentally squeezing the trigger CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER Thechokeandfast idlespeed areset by pull ing the CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold or for refueled starting The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting CH...

Page 9: ...TANT 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 unt...

Page 10: ...n 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 thefront handguard back toward the front handle as far as possible S When cutting with the saw the chainbrake must be disengaged Disengaged Engaged Braking function control CAUTION The chain brake must be checked ...

Page 11: ...r 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 which can fall on you while cutting 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...

Page 12: ...secontrol ofthe sawresulting in injury and or damage to the saw Stop the saw drive awedge ofplastic orwood intothe cut until the saw can be removed easily Re startthesaw andcarefully reenterthecut 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 Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wood...

Page 13: ...eleased S Keep a clear work area Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them LIMBING S Always limbatreeafter itis cut down Only then can limbing be done safely and prop erly 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...

Page 14: ... 3 Remove air filter 4 Clean the air filter using hot soapy water Rinse with clean coolwater Air dry com pletely before reinstalling 5 Reinstall air filter 6 Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws TIghten securely Air Filter Air Filter Screws 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...

Page 15: ...ll sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole To maintain guide bar S Move ON STOP switch to the STOP posi tion S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and chain brake Remove bar and chain from saw S Clean the oil holes and bar groove aftereach 5 hours of operation Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove Oil Holes S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process of rail wear Remove these burrs with a ...

Page 16: ...l run only a few seconds after starting 1 Ignition switch off 2 Engine flooded 3 Fuel tank empty 4 Spark plug not firing 5 Fuel not reaching carburetor 1 Move ignition switch to ON 2 See Difficult Starting in Operation 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 will not id...

Page 17: ...D OB LIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency Environment Canada and ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2005 and later small off road engine ELECTRO LUX HOME PRODUCTS INC must war rant 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...

Page 18: ...or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or modi fied parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should con tact your n...