Poulan Pro 545137250, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...anual 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 instructions et bien respe...

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: ...our 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: ...restingscreen 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...

Page 7: ...forward 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 tensio...

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: ...nd 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 To set the fast idle pull the choke fast idle lever out to the full extent to the full choke position then push the lever back in to the HALF CHOKE position 4 Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engin...

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: ... 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 fuel mixtu...

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: ...t 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 ass...

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: ...missions control system warranty on your year 2007 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 Poulan must warrant the emission control system on your small off road engine for the periods of time listed be low provided there has been no abuse ne glect or improper maintenance of your ...

Page 19: ...wing a warranty claim Poulan 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 questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Poulan at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WAR RANTY SERVICE Warranty services or re pairs shall be provided at all...