Service; Limbing And Pruning; Maintenance Schedule; Air Filter Maintenance - Poulan Pro 2375 Instruction Manual

Using a support stand
2 ndCut ,_
1st Cut
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LIMBING AND PRUNING
_I=WARNING: Bealertfor andguard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at the nose oftha guide bar when limb-
mg or pruning. Allowing suchcontact can re-
sult in serious injury.
_1_WARNING:
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
the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
9dpbed on the saw. Maintain secure foot-
rag,in and balance.
• Watch out for sWingpules. Spfingpo_esare
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chain and whiptoward youor pullyou offbal-
ance. Use extreme caution when curing
small size limbs or s_endermaterial.
• Be alert for spdngpeck. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid bein, g struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood ftbars is
released.
• Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
• Always limbatree after it is cut down, Only
then can limbin 9 be done safely and prop-
erly.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and work
toward the top, cutting branches _nd
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.
• Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Out from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you ave cutting.
• Remove larger, supporting branches with
the cuttingtechniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
• A_w_¥s use an overcut t_ cut small aped
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
PRUNING
_gkWARNING:
Limit pruning to timba
shoulder height or below. Be not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
Make your ftrst cut t13 ol the way
through the bottom of the limb.
Next make a 2rid cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut _avi_J a 1 to 2 inch coitar
from the truck of the tree.
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_)V _ First cut
/ Pruning technique
_WARNING:
Disconnect the spark
fPolUg before performing maintenance except
r carburetor adjustments.
We recommend all service and ad ustments
not sted n th s manua be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Deafer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Lubricate bar
sprocket hole ....... After each L_e
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 fitter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid oreating
e,fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
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