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PoulanPRO
Operator's
Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L'utilisateur
230 / 260
_
ARNING:
Read and follow att Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e enstruc-
ciones de seguridad.
El no hacerlo
puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel de l'utilisateur
et bien respecter
tous tes avertissements et toutes les instructions de s_curite. Tout
d_faut de le faire pourrait entratner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
530C_7723
8/4/00

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  • Page 1 PoulanPRO Operator's Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de L'utilisateur 230 / 260 Read and follow att Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before ARNING: using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e enstruc- ciones de seguridad.
  • Page 2 use can cause serious or even fatal injury. I i_ WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous[ Careless or improper Read and understand the Operator's Manual before using the chain saw. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided;...
  • Page 3 • Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas- chain w hen t he engine isrunning. teners securely tightened. • Keep children, bystanders, and animals a • Use only Poulan or Poulan Pro accesso- minimum of30feet ( 10 meters) away from ries and replacement parts as recom- the work a rea.
  • Page 4 MAINTAIN CONTROL Avoid Pinch-Kickback: • Be extremely aware of situations or ob- structions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain. Stand to the left of • Do not cut more than one log at a time. •...
  • Page 5 has been d emonstrated tosignificantly tion which throws the bar and rotating chain duce t he number and seriousness ofkick- back and up toward the operator. Kickback backs w hen tested i naccordance with can be caused by allowing contact of the bar safety requirements forgasoline powered tip in the danger zone with any hard ob ect.
  • Page 6 Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table CKA without chain brake MODEL Length CHAIN P/N 952044369 16" 952051211 952044689 18" 952051338 NOTE: This saw complies with Federal • Remove the plastic shipping spacer present). OSHA regulations for commercial logging, Location of shipping spacer SAFETY NOTICE:...

  • Page 7: Bar And Chain Lubrication

    2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. recommend Poulan or Poulan Pro® brand Place chain onto the sprocket oil. If you do not use this oil, use a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled oil designed to be CHAIN...

  • Page 8: Starting Cold Engine

    Oil C ap_. _ Fuel mix cap STARTING COLD ENGINE warm engine after running fuel): NOTE: In the following steps, when the choke/_ast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent, the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically. •...
  • Page 9 CHAIN BRAKE wrist against the hand guard without releas- ing your grip around the front handle. The _WARNING: WE DO NOT REP- chain should stop immediately. RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS- Inertia activating function control SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT IN THE EVENT...
  • Page 10 • Carefully plan y our sawing operation inad- Final cut here. 2 inches above vance. • Clear the work area. You need a clear area all a round the tree so you can have s ecure footing. First culCenter nolch_,_.-_,,,,,,_- •...

  • Page 11: Limbing And Pruning

    BUCKING WITHOUT down area. Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting by pulling out exposed and SUPPORT cleared logs first. • Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the log. TYPES OF CUTTING USED • Roll the log over and finish with a second BUCKING overcut.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    I_.WARNINL.I: Never climb into a tree to limb or prune• Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of aWARNIN_: Disconnect the spark the saw. plug before performing maintenance except IMPORTANT...
  • Page 13 BAR MAINTENANCE STORAGE If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced WARNING: Stop through the cut, or been run with an improper engine and allow to amount of bar lubrication it may be neces- cool, and secure the unit before storing or sary to service your bar.
  • Page 14 judgement affects its condition or operation. This warranty does not cover tune-up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other pads NEED ASSISTANCE? which wear and require replacement with rea- Call 1-800-554-6723, sonable use during the warranty period. This NEED SERVICE PART? warranty does not cover predelivenJset- up, in- Contact your retailer,...
  • Page 15 COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty the failure of a warranted part still under war- period begins on the date the lawn and gar- ranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All failures equipment engine purchased. caused by abuse, neglect, or improper main- tenance are not covered. ADD-ON OR MO- LENGTH OF COVERAGE:...

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