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Poulan Pro 2250 LE Series Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
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2250 / 2450 / 2550
LE Series
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For Occasional
Use Only
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WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product, Failure to do so can result in serious injury,
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en-
strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
g raves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d'instructions
et bien respecter tousles
avertisse-
merits et routes les instructions de s_curit& Tout defaut de le faire
pourrait entrafner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
Electrolux Canada Corporation
6150 McLaughlin
Road
Mississauga,
Ontario
L5R 4C2
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the Electrolux
GrOup. The world's
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Copyright
2002
Electrolux
Home Products, Inc.
530163636
11/22/02

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  • Page 1 Poulan Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Please do not return unit to retailer. Veuillez ne pas retourner I'outil au d_taillant. • 1-800-554-6723 www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'lnstructions 2250 / 2450 / 2550...

  • Page 2: Plan Ahead

    WARNINGt This chain Read and understand instruction manual before saw can be dangerous! Care- using the chain saw. 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. WARNINGt Contacting the guide bar tip with any object...
  • Page 3 • Carefully plan y our sawing operation inad- marked container for all fuel purposes. vance. Do not s tart cutting until you have a Wipe up all fueI spills before starting saw. clear work a rea, secure footing, and, ifyou •...

  • Page 4: Maintain Control

    Avoid Obstructions Elbow locked Clear The Working Area Thumb on underside of REDUCE THE CHANCE handlebar KICKBACK • Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both • Recognize that kickback happen. hands when the engine is running With a basic understanding of kickback, don't let go.
  • Page 5 action may push the guide bar rapidly back Symmetrical Guide Bar I,'-,_,_ toward the operator. Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW.
  • Page 6 NOTE: Ifthis saw istobeused for c ommer- The chain is sharp and can cut you even when cial logging, achain b rake isrequired and shall it is not moving! not b eremoved orotherwise disabled tocom- 1. Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts ply with Federal OSHA R egulations for C om-...
  • Page 7 Cutters Depth Gauge Adjusting the tension: Chain tension is very important. Chain stretches during use. This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw. Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw. An adjusting screw (located on the guide b}ar is used to adjust the tension of the chain (see Drive kinks...
  • Page 8 KNOW YOUR 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 Adjustment Tool Front Hand Guard...
  • Page 9 3.2 ounces (95 ml) ofoil with 1 gallon (4 Iiters) of unleaded gasoline. Indudedwiththis Use only 15"-18" of rope per pull. saw is a 3.2 ounce container of Poulan/Weed Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope Eater brand synthetic oil. Pour the entire...

  • Page 10: Important Points

    • If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as Switch possible. ON/STOP Primer • When cutting with the saw, the chain brake BuIb must be disengaged. Disengaged ON/STOP SWITCH...

  • Page 11: Tree Felling Techniques

    Keep the engine atfull s peed the entire FELLING LARGE TREES time you are cutting. (6 inches in diameter or larger) • Allowthechaintocutforyou. Exertonly The notch method is used to fell large trees. light d ownward pressure. Ifyou force A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de- the cut, d amage tothe b ar, chain, oren- sired direction of fall.
  • Page 12 • DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree _b, WARNING: with your saw. Be extremely cautious with Never turn saw upside partially fallen trees that may be poorly down to undercut. The saw cannot be con- supported. When a tree doesn't fall com- trolled in this position.
  • Page 13 • Always use an overcut to cut small and Using a support stand freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw. 2 nd Cut PRUNING WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Spark Arrest- Ing Screen

    AIR FILTER 3. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts. Remove the muffler, muffler gasket, out- CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline let guide and backplate. Notice the ori- or other flammable solvent to avoid creating entation of these parts for reassembling. a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora- 4.
  • Page 15 • Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock- 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. wise to decrease engine speed. 2. Remove the cylinder cover. If you require further assistance or are unsure 3. Pull offthe spark plug boot. about performing this procedure, contact your 4.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE _lk WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Ignition switch off. 1. Move ignition switch to ON. start or will run 2.
  • Page 17 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA- warranty shall be for a period of two years from TIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS COV- ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT Agency, California Air Resources Board, Envi- ronment Canada and ELECTROLUX HOME PARTS.
  • Page 18 The information on the product label 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)

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