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For Occasional Use Only
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 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 les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, I
Operator's Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L'utilisateur
220 LE / 260 LE
nc.
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530088886
3/15/01
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- Page 1 Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Electrolux Home Products North America Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. Augusta, GA 30907 Copyright E2001 WCI Outdoor Products, I 220 LE / 260 LE 530088886 3/15/01...
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Page 2: Safety Rules
S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture. S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas- teners securely tightened. S Use only Poulan or Poulan Pro accesso- ries and replacement parts as recom- mended. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw. -
Page 3: Maintain Control
marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel- ing site before starting engine. S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. -
Page 4: Kickback Safety Features
Elbow locked Thumb on underside of handlebar S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands when the engine is running and don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Keep the fingers of your left hand encir- cling and your left thumb under the front handlebar. -
Page 5: Safety Notice
and bar as original equipment. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an autho- rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a ser- vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master service dealer. S Tip contact in some cases may cause a light- ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator. -
Page 6: Chain Tension
S Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten chain brake nuts. Mount the Bar Tip of Bar Proper chain direction Place chain onto the sprocket CHAIN TENSION (Including units with chain already installed) NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,... -
Page 7: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS OPERATOR’S 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 Front Hand Guard Adjustment Tool... - Page 8 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline).
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Page 9: Cutting Methods
ON/STOP SWITCH STOP CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER (SIDE VIEW) Choke/Fast FULL Idle Lever STARTING A WARM ENGINE: S Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent, then push the lever back in com- pletely (to the OFF position). -
Page 10: Tree Felling Techniques
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and thus increase the possibility of kick- back. S Practice cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get the “feel” of us- ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. - Page 11 Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall Opening of felling Closing of notch NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.
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Page 12: Limbing And Pruning
S Finish with your second cut. Using a log for support Using a support stand LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or ob- jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb- ing or pruning. -
Page 13: Maintenance Schedule
SERVICE 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 or Master Service Dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Lubricate bar sprocket hole ..After each use Check: Fuel mixture level... - Page 14 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli- cated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will occur if you turn the needles be- yond the limiter stops. BAR MAINTENANCE If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced through the cut, or been run with an improper...
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Page 15: Need Assistance
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Prod- ucts, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline chain saw is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace... - Page 16 Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system. Where a warrantable condition exists, POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your small off--road engine engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered under warranty in- clude diagnosis, parts and labor.