Poulan Pro 115267626, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ... siga todas las advertencias e en strucciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Poulan PRO 850 Matheson Blvd West Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 R Please do not return unit to retailer P...

Page 2: ...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 tool special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents Careless or improper use of this tool can cau...

Page 3: ...eelwhen servicingthe clutch structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst S Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released For correction refer to CARBURETOR AD JUSTMENT S Never modify your saw in any way S Keep the handles dry clean and free of oil or fuel mixture S Keep fuel and oil caps screws and fas teners securely tightened S Use o...

Page 4: ...inue cutting at full speed If the 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 a previous cut S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar plunge cuts S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain S Use the Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low K...

Page 5: ...s may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK Reduced kickback guide bars and low kickback saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of kickback and are recommended Your saw has a low kickback chain and bar as original equipment Re...

Page 6: ...ation of the law Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the spark arresting screen Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgement If you need assistance contact your authorized service dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 STANDARDS This saw is listed by Under writer s Laboratorie...

Page 7: ...pand can cut you even when it is not moving NOTE When adjusting chain tension make sure the chain brake nuts are finger tight only Attempting to tension the chain when the chain brake nuts are tight can cause damage Checking the tension Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust ment tool bar tool to move chain around guide bar If the chain does not rotate it is too tight Ifthe chainis tooloose i...

Page 8: ...ING 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 Adjustment Tool Bar Tool Primer Bulb Bar Oil Fill Cap Chain Front Hand Guard Front Handle Starter Rope ON STOP Switch Muffler Choke Fast Idle Lever Fuel Mix Fill Cap Bar Sprocket Hole Starter Housing Guide Bar Bar ...

Page 9: ... use straight gasoline in your unit This will cause permanent engine damage and void the limited warranty FUEL REQUIREMENTS This engine requires the use of minimum 87 octane R M 2 clean gasoline IMPORTANT Use of alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can cause major engine performance and durability problems WARNING Alternative fuels not gasoline such as E 15 15 alcohol ...

Page 10: ...e HALF CHOKE position OFF HALF CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER FULL 6 Pull the starter rope sharply with your right 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 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...

Page 11: ... cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get the feel of us ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation 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 thechaintocutfor you Exertonly light downward pressure I...

Page 12: ... cracking sounds widening of the felling cut or movement in the upper branches S As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned re treat path S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn t fall com pletely setthesaw asideandpull downthe tree with a cable win...

Page 13: ...Cut 2nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning Allowing such contact can result 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 o...

Page 14: ...se 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 screen and muffler Every 25 hours Replace spark plug Yearly Replace fuel filter Yearly Hours of Operation Each hour of operation is approximately 2 tanks of fuel GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items...

Page 15: ...ND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS S After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter gent S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CHECK CHAIN BRAKE See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section CLEAN AIR FILTER CAUTION Do not clean filter in gasolineor other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora...

Page 16: ...niques and or depth gauge mainte nance will increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving Conditions which indicate the need for chain sharpening S Reduction in size of wood chips The size of the wood chip will decrease as thechain gets duller until it becomes more ...

Page 17: ...ing 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 assistance help line at 1 800 554 6723 COO...

Page 18: ...e from one season to another S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will 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 Instal...

Page 19: ...APPLY TO YOU This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously improve its products Therefore Poulan PRO reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models designs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser U S EPA CALIFORNIA ENVIRONM...

Page 20: ...PRO servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poulan PRO may be liable for damages to other en gine components caused by the failure of a warranted partstill underwarranty WHATIS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS Theuseofadd onor modifiedparts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim Poulan PRO is not liable to cov...