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S Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
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.
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
S Make your fist cut
1/3
through the bottom of the limb.
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 service dealer.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT:
repairs other than the rec-
ommended
described in the instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Poulan PRO may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level
. . . .
Before each use
Bar lubrication
. . . . . . .
Before each use
Chain tension
. . . . . . .
Before each use
Chain sharpness
. . . .
Before each use
For damaged parts
. .
Before each use
For loose caps
. . . . . .
Before each use
For loose fasteners
. . .
Before each use
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
AIR FILTER
CAUTION
: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
S Next make a 2nd cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from
the truck of the tree.
Do not cut if
of the way
SERVICE
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-
ever comes first. Clean more frequently in
dusty conditions. A used aire filter can never
be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re-
place your air filter with a new one after every
Have all
50 hours of operation, or annually, whichever
comes first.
maintenance
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove cylinder cover.
3. Remove air filter.
4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.
Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com-
pletely before reinstalling.
5. Reinstall air filter.
6. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
TIghten securely.
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks
occur.
CLEANING THE SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
Clean every 25 hours of operation or annually,
whichever comes first.
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Second cut
Third cut
Collar
First cut
Pruning technique
Air Filter
Air Filter
Screws
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