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Poulan Pro 260 Instruction Manual

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PoulanPRO
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
220 / 260
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 hacedo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tousles
avertisse-
merits 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
104 Warren Road
6150 McLaughlin
Road
Augusta,
GA 30907
Mississauga,
ON L5R 4C2
[]The
Electrolux
GrOup,
The
WOrld's
NO. 1 choice.
Copyright Cc>2004 E lectroh=x Home Products, tnc
530164806
1/14/04

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  • Page 1 PoulanPRO Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'lnstructions 220 / 260 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.

  • Page 2: Plan Ahead

    Read and understand the instruction manual before saw can be dangerous! Care- using the chain saw. less or improper use can cause ------] ARNING! This chain _--1 serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always hands when...
  • Page 3 Do not cut more than one log at a time. ** Do not twist the saw as the bar is with- teners securely tightened. • Use only Poulan PRO® accessories and drawn from an undercut when bucking. replacement parts as recommended.

  • Page 4: Maintain Control

    Elbow locked ClearThe Working Area Thumb on underside of REDUCE THE CHANCE handlebar KICKBACK • Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both • Recognize that kickback can happen. hands when the engine is running and With a basic understanding of kickback, don't let go.
  • Page 5 action may push the guide bar rapidly back Syrnrr_tr_cal Guide Bar ['_e_. 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 ANYOF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW.
  • Page 6 abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold Location of shipping spacer wea_ has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,change in skin color or texture, or loss of fee_ingin the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this toot and seek medical attention.

  • Page 7: Chain Tension

    6. Place the chain over and behind the Adjusting the tension: clutch, fitting the drive links in the c_utch Chain tension is very important. Chain drum sprocket. stretches during use. This is especially true boring the first few times, you use your saw.
  • 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 _ocattanof the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Chain Front Handle Adjustment Toot Front Hand Guard tatero...
  • Page 9 Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO® bar and fuel) chain oil is recommended to protect your unit against excessive wear from heat and NOTE: th the following steps, when the friction. PoulanorPoulanPRO®...
  • Page 10 5. Push the choke/fast idle lever intothe Disengaged HALF CHOKE position. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER Engaged o_IEW) Braking function control fast idle lever OFF HALF FULL CAUTION: The chain brake must be 6. Pull the starter rope quickly with your checked several times daity. The engine right hand until the engine starts.

  • Page 11: Felling Large Trees

    • Release the throttJetrigger as soon as NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots, the cut is completed, allowing the en- remove them before making the notch. If us- gine to idle. If you run the saw at full ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw throttle without a cutting _oed,unneces- chain from contacting ground to preventdull-...

  • Page 12: Important Points

    CUTTING A FALLEN TREE WARNING: Never turn saw egside (BUCKING) down to undercut. The saw cannot be con- Sucking is the term used for cutting a fallen trolled in this position. tree to the desired log size. Always make your first cut on the compres- _WARNING: Donotstand onthelog sion side of thelog.
  • Page 13 • Always use an overcut to cut small and Using a support stand freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could 2 ndCut cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw. PRUNING WARNING: Limit pruningto limbs shoulder heiglht or below. Do not cut if branches are_nigherthan your shoulder.

  • Page 14: Bar Maintenance

    7. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws. Cleaning the air filter: Tighten securely. A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT harmful emissions. Always clean after 15 WARNING: The chain will be mow tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which- ever comes first.
  • Page 15 Replace guide her when the groove is worn, STORAGE the guide her is bentor cracked,or when exce- ss he.rig or burring of the rails occurs, if re- WARNING: Stop engine and eilow placement is necessary,use only the guide Par to cool, and secure the unit before stofin g_or specified for your saw in the repair parts list or transporting in a vehicle.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Poulan PRO® brand gasoline chain justments explained instruction saw is free from defects in material and...

  • Page 17: Warranty

    YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR RE- LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental PLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re- Protection Agenc3y,,Environment Canada placement of any warranted part will be per- and ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, formed at no charge to the owner at an INC., are pleased to explain the emissions approved ELECTROLUX HOME PROD- control system...
  • 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 CAUFORNIA. This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use: Moderate (50 hours) _ntermediate (125 hours) Extended (300 hours)
  • Page 19 ADVERTENCIA: iEsta manual instruc* sierra de cadena puede ser peligrosa! El usodescuidado ciones antes de usar la Lea y comprenda o indebido de esta herramienta sierra. puede causar graves heridas. Use siempre la protecci6n de oidos apropiada, la protecci6n de ojos y la protecci6n de la cabeza.
  • Page 20 • Mantenga todas las partes del cuerpo aleja- hacer correcciones, vea los AJUSTES AL CARBURADOR. des de lacadena siempre que el motor eet_ en funcionamiento. • Nunca haga mcdificaciones de ninguna in- dole a su sierra. • Mantenga a los ni_, espaotadcres y ani- males a una distancia minima de 10 metros •...
  • Page 21 ci6n de la cadena. La sierra direotamente AsegQresede que las tuercas de la freno de hacia _4r&s en direccide al usuade. cadena est_n ajustadas firmemente. • Empiece y efectde la totalidadde cada code • La Reculada por Impulsibn puede acon* con el acelerador a fondo.
  • Page 22 • No se extienda excesivamente. La sierra • La posici6n de las rnanijas delantera y tras- era, diseSedas con distancia entre las rnan- puede irnpulsario o empujarlo y ud. puede perder el equilibrio y el control de la sierra. i asy "en linea" la una con laotra. La separa- •...
  • Page 23 consideration losvalores mas bajos d e La siguiente combinaci6n de barraguia yca- ACR. Los v alores mas b ajos deACR re* dena, satisface los requisitos en contra de presentan _ngu_os m_s seguros para el reculadas de CSI Z62.1, Z62.3 y de ANSI usuario, mientras que los vatores...
  • Page 24 Ubicaci6n del separador de pl&stico Apoye la cadena en el engranaje Tuercas del Freno de freno de cadena 7. Colcque los eslabones de propulsi6n entre los dientes de la engranaje en la punta de la barra. 8. Colcque los eslabones de propulsi6n en la ranura de la barra.
  • Page 25 8arra Guia Tuercas la freno de • Use la puntaen forma de destcrnilladordela • Usando laherramienta delabarra, hag a herramier4a de la barra para hacer rotar la girar _a c adena a_rededor de labarra gu_a cadena For la barra. para a segurarse deque todos los esla- •...
  • Page 26 PoulanNVeedEater.Mezcle la gasolina excesivo provocado por el calor y la fricci6n. con el aceite en la proporci6n 40:1. Se obtiene El aceite Poulan o Poulan PRO® resiste la una proporci_ de 40:1 mezclando 3,2 onzas p6rdida de espesura a altas temperaturas.
  • Page 27 1. Mueva el interrupter ON/STOP a la posi- ci6n ON. Tire de la palanca del cebadoUmarcha lenta rapida su maxima extensi6n. Lentamente, oprima bombeadcr _ADVERTENCIA: La cadena no veces. debe moverse cua ndo el motor se encuentre Firmemente, tire del mango de la cuerda en marcha inactiva.

  • Page 28: Freno De Cadena

    FRENO DE CADENA _ADVERTENCIA: La bandadelfre- no podra romperse al activar el freno si 6sta PUNTOS IMPORTANTES se encuentra demasiado usada y fin& Si la • Verifique la tensi6n de la cadena antes del banda del freno se encuentra rota, el freno primeruso y despu_s de un minuto de fun- de cadena no detendra lacadena.
  • Page 29 • La direcci6n y {a velocidad del viento. Corte final (code de tumbada) • El angu_ode inclinaci6n del _rbol. El angulo aqui, 8,5 crn arriba del centro de _os&rboles a veces no se nota del_do al de la muesoa, declive del terreno o a terreno desparejo. Primer corte 5 cm Use plana o corde_de sonde para determi-...
  • Page 30 CORTANDO UN ARBOL TUMBADO 411 ADVERTENCIA: Nunca invierta la (SECCIONAMIENTO) sierra para hacer cortes ascendientes. No El t6rmino seccionamiento significa cortar se puede controtar _asierra de esa form& u n &rboltumbado en secciones del largo de- Haga siempre el primer corte del _adodel seado.
  • Page 31 • Use siempre un code descendiente para Con caballete como apoyo cor_ar ramas paqueSas y ramas que cuek gan iibremente. Los co_es ascendientes padr{an hacer que las ramas caigany apre_ ten la sierra. PARA PODAR ADVERTENCIA: P_e Qnicamente 1er corte last la aItura deI hombro.
  • Page 32 FILTRO DE AIRE 1. Afloje y retire los 2 tornillos de Ila tapa del silenciador. PRECAUCION: Nouse gasolinani ning0n 2. Retire la tapa del silenciador la tapa esta otro liquido inflamab_epara limpiar el filtro, coocada a pres 6n en a caa de s en- para evitar incendios y emisiones nocivas.
  • Page 33 Para m antener labarra guia:. Tornillos • Mueva e_ interruptor ON/STOP en pesici6n STOFt Cubier_ Cilindro • Afloje yretire las t uercas deHreno de cadena de la yel f reno de cadena. Retire labarra ylaca- Bujia dena del aparato. • Umpie los o rificios del aceite yel r anura...
  • Page 34 Poulan PRO® su condiciCn o su operaciCn. Esta garantia no nueva set& librede defectos de materiales y de...
  • Page 35 ALGUNOS ESTADOS NO PERMITEN UMI* Es norma de ELECTROLUX HOME PROD- TACIONES DEL PERIODO DE VIGENCIA UCTS, INC., mejorar sus productos continua- DE GAP, ANTtAS IMPLICITAS, NI LA EXCLU* mente. Pot Io tanto, ELECTROLUX HOME SION DE DANOS CONSECUENTES O IN- PRODUCTS, INC., se resen_a el derecho de CIDENTALES,...
  • Page 36 ER SERVIClO DE GARANTIA: Servicio o re- ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., podr_ ser responsable de dafics ccurridcs a paraciones bajo garantia debar_n ser provis- tas en todos los distribuidcrs autcrizade del otras piezas del motor causados por la falla de una pieza garantizada que se encuentre bajo servicio ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, el perfadode garanba.

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