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LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

warrants to the original purchaser that each

new

Poulan

R

brand gasoline chain saw is

free from defects in material and workman-

ship and agrees to repair or replace under

this warranty any defective gasoline chain

saw as follows from the original date of pur-

chase.

1 YEAR --

Parts and Labor, when used for

Household purposes.

60 DAYS --

Parts and Labor, when used for

Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro-

ducing 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 im-

proper handling, improper maintenance, or

the use of accessories and/or attachments

not specifically recommended by

ELEC-

TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

for this

chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does

not cover damage caused by improper han-

dling, improper maintenance, or if the saw is

altered in any way which in our judgement af-

fects its condition or operation. This warranty

does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters,

starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpen-

ing, bars, chains, and other parts which wear

and require replacement with reasonable

use during the warranty period. This warran-

ty does not cover predelivery set--up, instal-

lation of guide bar and chain, and normal ad-

justments explained in the instruction

manual such as carburetor adjustments 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 EX-

PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-

TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-

RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR

LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-

SEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES,

SO

THE

ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION

MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

The policy of

ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-

DUCTS, INC.,

is to continuously improve its

products. Therefore,

ELECTROLUX HOME

PRODUCTS, INC.,

reserves the right to

change, modify, or discontinue models, de-

signs, specifications, and accessories of all

products at any time without notice or obliga-

tion to any purchaser.

U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-

TIONS:

The U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency, California Air Resources Board, Envi-

ronment 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. In

California, all small off--road engines must be

designed, built, and equipped to meet the

State’s stringent anti--smog standards. ELEC-

TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., 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, ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,

INC., will repair your small off--road engine en-

gine at no cost to you. Expenses covered un-

der warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVER-

AGE:

If any emissions related part on your en-

gine (as listed under Emissions Control War-

ranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the

materials or workmanship of the engine

causes the failure of such an emission related

part, the part will be repaired or replaced by

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI-

TIES:

As the small off--road engine engine

owner, you are responsible for the perfor-

mance of the required maintenance listed in

your instruction manual. ELECTROLUX

HOME PRODUCTS, INC., recommends that

you retain all receipts covering maintenance on

your small off--road engine, but ELECTROLUX

HOME PRODUCTS, INC., cannot deny war-

ranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your

failure to ensure the performance of all sched-

uled maintenance. As the small off--road en-

gine engine owner, you should be aware that

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

may deny you warranty coverage if your small

off--road engine engine or a part of it has failed

due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance,

unapproved modifications, or the use of parts

not made or approved by the original equip-

ment manufacturer. You are responsible for

presenting your small off--road engine to an

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

authorized repair center as soon as a problem

exists. Warranty repairs should be completed

in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed

30 days. If you have any questions regarding

your warranty rights and responsibilities, you

should contact your nearest authorized service

center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

UCTS, INC., at 1--800--554--6723.

Summary of Contents for 545047535

Page 1: ...c Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions 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 instruction...

Page 2: ...ast idle lever out to 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 ...

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

Page 4: ... 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 bar nuts are securely tight ened after tensioning the chain S Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chain is movi...

Page 5: ... be caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op erator 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 INT...

Page 6: ...tingscreen 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 Failureto follow all Safety Rules andPrecau tions can result in serious injury If situations occur which are no...

Page 7: ...and back ward as the screw is turned Clutch Cover Lower Hole Guide Bar Adjusting Pin 12 Install bar nuts and finger tighten only Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten bar nuts CHAIN TENSION Including units with chain already installed WARNING Wear protective gloves when handlingchain The chainis sharpand can cut you even when it is not moving NOTE When adjusting chain tension make s...

Page 8: ...e WARNING If the saw is operated with a loose chain the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Chain Adjus...

Page 9: ...ontents of this con tainer into 1 gallon 4 liters of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture DO NOTUSE automotive or marine oil These oils will causeengine damage Whenmixing fuelfol low the instructions printed on the container Always read andfollow thesafety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION The bar and chain require continuous lubri cation Lubrication is p...

Page 10: ...en squeeze and re lease the throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Move ON STOP switch to the ON posi tion 2 Slowly press primer bulb 6 times 3 Pull the choke fast idle lever out to the FULL CHOKE position to set the fast idle then push the lever in to the HALF CHOKE position 4 Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts 5 S...

Page 11: ...ing S Allow thechaintocutfor you Exertonly light downward pressure If you force the cut damage to the bar chain oren gine can result 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 It is recommended that the engine not be operated for lon ge...

Page 12: ...O 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 setthesaw asideandpull downthe 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 Do not stand on the log being cut A...

Page 13: ...ult in serious injury WARNING Neverclimb intoa treeto limb or prune Do not stand on ladders plat forms a log or inany positionwhich cancause you to lose your balance or control of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS S Work slowly keeping both hands firmly gripped on the saw Maintain secure footing and balance S Watch out for springpoles Springpoles are small size limbs which can catch the saw chain and whipt...

Page 14: ...s not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must main tain unit as instructed in this manual Various adjustments will need to be made periodical ly to properly maintain your unit S Once a year replace the spark plug air filter and check guide bar and chain for wear A new spark plug and air filter assures proper air...

Page 15: ...mful emissions Always clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation whichever comes first Clean more frequently in dusty conditions A used air filter can never be completely cleaned It is advisable to replace your air fil ter with a new one after every 50 hours ofop eration or annually whichever comes first 1 Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover 2 Remove cylinder cover 3 Remove...

Page 16: ...ut chain movement idle too fast or stalling idle too slow The idle speed screw is located in the area above the primer bulb and is labeled T S Turn idle screw T clockwise to increase engine speed S Turn idle screw T counterclockwise to decrease engine speed If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure contact your authorized service dealer or call our customer as...

Page 17: ... 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 idle properly 1 Idle speed requires adjustment 2 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 See Carburetor Adjustment in the Service and Adjustments Section 2 Contact an authorized service ...

Page 18: ...TY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency California Air Resources Board Envi ronment 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 In California all small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards ELEC TROLUX...

Page 19: ...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 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 modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any...

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