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- Page 1 _ORTANT Do Not Throw Away &WARNING: Carefully read and follow Safety Rules, Precautions Operating Instruc- tions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
- Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 13.Tree Felling Techniques ....Specifications ....., ..,. :,..2 SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION ....Co Bucking ........ Know Your Chain Saw ......D. Debranching and Pruning ....Maintenance ........ Preparing Your Saw For Use ....A. Guide Bar and Chain .....
- Page 3 IIIl IIIII fill SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION IIIIIIIIII III II III I I I IIIII Illl GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK REDUCE THE CHANCE KICKBACK Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to ssdous Recognize that kickback can happen. With a injury. Do not rely only on the safety devices provided basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce with your saw.
- Page 4 !llllllllllll i IIIHII ,lll,i SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (conUnued) i III I Because a chain sawis a high-speed wood-cuttingtool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents, Careless or improper use can cause serious injury. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during ba weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, sno_ etc., or at night.
- Page 5 i i,,,, , IIIll II III I III {mum] II L _rit OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY 9. For Model 2300 AV & 2300 CVA, keep the vibration isolators in good condition. Periodically inspect Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, im- isolators for tears,ripsor separationofthe rubberportion properly adjusted , or not completely and securely...
- Page 6 Figure5. LowKickbackSaw Chain is chainwhichhas 3. No_ your Poulan _ dealer immediately # a part i_ met the kickback performancerequirements of ANS! missing or damaged. Bt75.1 (Safety Requirements for Gasoline-Powered NOTE: The filtermoving againstthe wallof theempty ChainSaws)whent_ted on a rep_en_-_'¢e sample of...
- Page 7 i fill iiI I PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE iiiiiiii iiii ,,,,,,, ,, = ii i iiii GETTING READY 2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE: 1. READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL a, Protective gloves. CAREFULLY. b. Approved, marked fuel container, YourOperator'sManual hasbeen developed to help c.
- Page 8 :_. Turn the Adjusting Scr-ew countbrclockwise I .C:_. UTION: !Make sure that the tab on the bottom to move the AdjustingPin almost as far of the fuel tank is allgned in the slot provided in as it will go to the rear. Figure 7. the fan housing.
- Page 9 ENGINE 3. USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY: 1. FUEL SAFETY Poulan ® or Weed Eater® 40:1 EngineOil is strongly recommended,Available in the followingconvenient a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures. container Sizes,Poulan• or Weed Eater _ 40:I Engine Oil shouldbe mixed as follows: b.
- Page 10 Keep sawdust and debris cleaned from the • Genuine Poulan® Barand Chain OI! is recom- oil holes in the guide bar lo allowan adequate mended to protect your unit against excessive odflow tothe bar and cha=.n wearduetoheatandfriction.
- Page 11 USING YOUR SAW iiiiii iil[ii/i A. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Before operating your saw, always: 5. ,,,Check the sew chain. The chain should be 1. _,Check over safety rules and precautions in sharp and al the correct tension. this manual. Make Cedain you completely 6.
- Page 12 TYPES OF CUTTING III I IIIIIIIIII III JIIIIIIII IIIIIII III IIIII II A, BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUE UNDERSTAND REACTIVE FORCES Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when the chain 1. IMPORTANT POINTS is suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or a. Cut wood only, Do not cut metal, plastics, by contacting a foreign object in the wood, This masonry,non-weodbuilding matedals, etc.Do not resultsin a reversa! of thechain forceused tocutwood...
- Page 13 2. FELLING SMALL TREES -- LESS THAN 6" IN DIAMETER a. If youknowthedirectionoffall: 1.) Make a single fellingcut on lhe side away from thedirectionof fall 2.) Cutallthewaythrough. 3.) Stop the saw, put it down, and get away quicklyon yourplanned retreat path. •...
- Page 14 iiiiiiiillll iiii I ,ul 1",,, ,i],i "iiiiiiiiii i ii IIIIJIL BUCKING 1STCtrr PRESSURESlDE _ 4--- Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size. 1. IMPORTANT POINTS a. Cut only one log at a time. 2NOCUT b.
- Page 15 -'.- 4-_BUCKING -- U'SING ANO1TIER LOG AS A' L_WARNiNG SUPPORT (Figure 26): Do not stand on the log being cuL Any porUon can roll causing loss of footing and control. a. InareaA: 1.) Undercutll3ofthewaythmughlheiog. 2.) Finish with an overcut. b. InareaB: 1.) Overcut, 1/3 of lhe way throughthe log.
- Page 16 I" -IIIIIIIIII E _ I IIII jiiiijiiiiiiiiiiii IIIIIIIIIIIIIII ..........l i, MAINTENANCE ........IIII II A good maintenance program of regular inspec- ' • Check the saw for loose bolts, screws, nuts tion and care will increase the service life and and tittings regulady, Loose fasteners help to maintain lhe safety and performance of cause an unsafe condition as well as damage...
- Page 17 2. GUIDEBAR MAINTENANCE • Use only the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar • Conditionswhich can require guide bar specified foryour sawin "Specifications" maintenance: replacemenL --saw cuts to one side --saw has to be forced through a cut Remove the guide bar to service. --inadequate supply of oil to bar and b.
- Page 18 iiiiiiii iiiiiil,lmlll lull IIIII STARTER ROPE • A starter rope that breaks next to the'pulley can be repaired. 20. Turn the pulley 2 complete turns clockwise • Replace the starter rope if the rope breaks mote winding up the spring. than 2-3 inches away from the pulley as the rope 2t.
- Page 19 _ to increase adjustments. engine spe_l ff enginestatlsor dies. • For best results, Poulan recommends that you -- Turnscrew counterc/ockwise _ to slow have a qualified service dealer make all car- engine down and!or to keep the chain from buretor adjustments.
- Page 20 .,,pl,ii i,,i., Hill II I [111 1,,,,,,,,I,, • " H..H .11 IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIII III I FILTER Never operate the unit without the air • A dirty air filten reduces cutting power filter in place to avoid damage to the engine. -- increases fuel consumption •...
- Page 21 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY ,,,,,,,,,l ..ENGINE WILL NOT START 1. IgnitionSwitchoff. 1. Moveswitch to"Starl:" 2. Fill lank wi_ correct fuel mixture. 2. Fueltankempty. 3, SParkPlugnotfiring. 3. Install neW plug and._r check ignllion system. 4. Fuelno{reaching carburetor, 4_ Checkfordirtyfuelfitter;clean. Checkfor kinked or split fuel line;...
- Page 22 • • _....", ,, ,,, i i,I,! Illl T ,_,,H • • if. MAINTENANCE CHART = 2== "_ Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Cla'an Tlvottletrtg_r, safe_y ! Check operabon t llrOttie kx:k. stop switc{l Repracefiiter_bly-Lwhen cl_" F_term tuel tank ..
- Page 23 ,,,i ,, iiiiiiiii ....I'111 I_ POULAN ® ACCESSORIES iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii " iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ iiiiiii See your Poulan® dealer 1oraccessories snd psrls, Fuel & Oil Caps ..... 952-010436 Electric Sharpener (with all stones) ..952-800516 Air Filter ......530.023791 Sharpener Stones ....
- Page 24 FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: 1. ,Consult the yellow pages of your phone directory for the name of the nearest Poulan/Weed Eater Master Service Dealer (under"saws" for Chain Saws or under "lawnmowers" for Trimmers, Brushcutters and Blowers) or Skii Service Center (under "tools-electric").