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Poulan Pro 220 LE Instruction Manual

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PoulanPRO
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
220 LE / 260 LE
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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 de instrucciones
y siga todas las advertencias
e en-
strucciones
de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Ure le manuel d'instructions
et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions
de s_curit6. Tout d_faut de le faire
pourrait entrafner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Electrolux Canada Corporation
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
6150 McLaughlin Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Mississauga, Ontario L5R4C2
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  • Page 1 PoulanPRO Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'lnstructions 220 LE / 260 LE 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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias...

  • Page 2: Plan Ahead

    WARNING! Read and understand This chain instruction manual before saw can be dangerous! Care- using the chain saw. less or improper use can cause sedous or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object...
  • Page 3 • Carefully planyoursawingoperation inad- marked container for all fuel purposes. vance. Do not s tart cutting until you have a Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. clear work area, secure footing, and, ifyou • Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel- are felling t rees, aplanned retreat path.

  • 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 toward the operator. Either of these events Symmetdca_ Guide Bar _114_ 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: If this saw is to be used for commer- The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving! cial logging, a chain brake is required and shall 1. Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts not be removed or otherwise disabled to com- and the chain brake from the saw.

  • Page 7: Chain Tension

    Adjusting the tension: Chain tension is very important. Chain Cutters Dept_ Gauge stretches during use. This is especially tree 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)_r is used to adjust the tension of the chain (see Drive Links...
  • 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 Front Hand Guard Front Handle Adjustment...
  • Page 9 _WARNING: The chain must not WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow- move when the engine runs at idle speed. If ly when refueling. the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR- BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this FUELING ENGINE manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. Ahot This engine is certified...

  • 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. N/STOP • When cutting with the saw, the chain brake Primer must be disengaged. Bulb Disengaged ON/STOP...

  • Page 11: Tree Felling Techniques

    FELLING LARGE TREES • Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting. (6 inches in diameter or larger) • Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only The notch method is used to fell large trees. light downward pressure.
  • Page 12 • DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree _WARNING: Never turn saw ogside with your saw. Be extremely cautious with down to undercut. The saw cannot be con- partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When e tree doesn't fall com- trolled in this position.
  • Page 13 PRUNING Using a support stand 2 ndCut WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a professional to do the job. • Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Spark Arrest- Ing Screen

    1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. Outlet Cover BACK VIEW OF 2. Remove cylinder cover, MUFFLER 3. Remove air filter, 4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water, Muffler Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com- Screws pletely before reinstalling.

  • Page 15: Bar Maintenance

    BAR MAINTENANCE Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis- card. If your sew cuts to one side, has to be forced Replace with Champion RCJ-7Y spark through the cut, or been run with an improper plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch amount of bar lubrication it may be necessary socket wrench.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 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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