Poulan Pro 2004-07, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 530165412 01 7 12 04 For Occasional Use Only Electrolux Home Products Inc 104 Warren Road Augusta GA 30907 Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products Inc Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions R Please do not return unit to retailer Por favor no devuelva el ...

Page 2: ...d operating instruc tions before attempting to use the unit S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules 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 heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection such as non fog ging vented goggles or face s...

Page 3: ...fore refueling S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground store fuel in a cool dry well ventilated 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 a non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc Slowly ...

Page 4: ...m gripon thesaw withboth hands when the engine is running and don t let go A firmgrip willhelp youreduce kickback and maintain control of the saw Keep the fingers of your left hand encir cling and your left thumb under the front handlebar Keep your right hand com pletely around the rear handle whether your are right handed or left handed Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked S Position...

Page 5: ...o rized servicing dealer Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a ser vicing dealer or to the nearest authorized master service dealer S Tipcontactinsomecases may cause alight ning fast reverse REACTION kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator S Pinching the saw chain along the top ofthe guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator S Either of t...

Page 6: ...n Standards Association in accordance with ANSI B175 1 2000 American National Standard for Powered Tools Gasoline Powered Chain Saw Safety Requirements CSA Z62 1 03 Chain Saws Occupational Health and Safety CSA Z62 3 96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu pational Health and Safety ASSEMBLY Protective gloves not provided should be worn during assembly ATTACHING THE BAR CHAIN If not already attached WARNING If...

Page 7: ...e nuts are tight can cause damage Checking the tension Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust ment tool bar tool to move the chain around the bar If the chain does not rotate it is too tight Iftoo loose thechain willsag below the bar Chain Brake Nuts Chain Adjustment Tool Bar Tool Adjusting the tension Chain tension is very important Chain stretches during use This is especially true during t...

Page 8: ...is feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex tent for cold starting or after refueling The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor to provide quicker starting CHAIN BRAKE The CHAIN BR...

Page 9: ...o 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 until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See STORAGE section for addi tional information STARTING WARN...

Page 10: ...ulling 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 several times daily The engine must berunning whenperforming this proce dure This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the en gine running Place th...

Page 11: ...emove dirt stones loose bark nails staples and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag onal 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 ofthe treein thede sired direction of fall After a felling ...

Page 12: ...ain 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 wooden wedge to force cut open Overcutting begins on thetop sideof thelog with the bottom of the saw against the log When overcutting use light downward pres sure Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the ...

Page 13: ...posite the branch you are cutting S Remove larger supporting branches with thecuttingtechniques described inBUCK ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT S Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw PRUNING WARNING Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the ...

Page 14: ...reen assembly with round holes facing up 7 Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws Tighten securely CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING The chain will be mov ing during most of this procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions The chain must notmove atidle speed The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the followin...

Page 15: ...e unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Storeunitwithallguards inplace Positionso that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury to passersby Store the unit out of reach of children S Before storing drain all fuel from the unit Start eng...

Page 16: ...inal 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 andLabor ifused 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 specifi...

Page 17: ...iod begins on the date the small off road engineis purchased LENGTH OFCOVER AGE This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR RE PLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or re placement of any warranted part will be per formed at no charge to the owner at an approved ELECTROLUX HOME PROD UCTS INC servicing center If you have any questions regarding y...

Page 18: ...el indicates which standard your engine is certified Example Year EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and or CALIFORNIA This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use Moderate 50 hours Intermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours ...