Poulan Pro 530164293 Instruction Manual

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pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
104 Warren Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
www.poulan.com

Instruction Manual

Manuel d'Instructions
Electrolux Canada Corporation
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2
R
S1970
6150 McLaughlin Road
530164293
6/16/04

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 104 Warren Road Augusta, GA 30907 Copyright E2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Instruction Manual S1970 Electrolux Canada Corporation 6150 McLaughlin Road Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2 530164293 6/16/04...
  • Page 2: Plan Ahead

    IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Care- less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! should be avoided;...
  • Page 3: Kickback Warning

    vance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path. OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by- standers or any combination of these per- sons may result from one-handed opera- tion.
  • Page 4: Maintain Control

    Avoid Obstructions Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK S Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents. S Never let the moving chain contact any ob- ject at the tip of the guide bar.
  • Page 5: Safety Notice

    Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip S Low- -Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low- - Kickback Chain has met kickback per- formance requirements when tested on a representative sample of chain saws be- low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified...
  • Page 6: Assembly

    symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems.
  • Page 7: Chain Tension

    Drive Links 7. Place chain over and behind clutch re- tainer, fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket. 8. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar. 9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove. 10.
  • Page 8: Operation

    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 Front Hand Guard Adjustment Tool...
  • Page 9: Bar And Chain Lubrication

    Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso- line.
  • Page 10: Chain Brake

    IGNITION SWITCH STOP Choke Lever 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi- tion. 2. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position). 3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. 4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand.
  • Page 11: Operating Tips

    S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section. S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-wood building materials, etc. S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object.
  • Page 12: Important Points

    control fall Opening of felling Closing of notch NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut if necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell- ing cut, or movement in the upper...
  • Page 13: Limbing And Pruning

    Using a support stand 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.
  • Page 14: Check Guide Bar

    SERVICE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an authorized or Master Service Dealer. HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT: Have all repairs other than the rec- ommended maintenance described in the instruction...
  • Page 15: Clean Air Filter

    on the decal located on the chain saw. CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL S See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- ERATION section. LUBRICATION Bar Oil Fill Cap S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under the OPERATION section. INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts.
  • Page 16: Storage

    Follow the mix instructions found on stabiliz- er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer. Poulan/Weed Eater 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel sta- bilizer to your fuel tank.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Table

    S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib- ute oil. S Replace spark plug with new one of rec- ommended type and heat range.
  • Page 18 LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaser that each new PoulanR 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.
  • Page 19: Warranty

    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.

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