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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 2750 / 2775 / 2900 / 3050 &...
WARNING! Read and understand This chain instruction manual before saw can be dangerous! Care- using the chain saw. less or improper use can cause sepeus 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 should be avoided;...
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• Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas- • Do not cut more than one log at a time. teners securely tightened. • Do not twist the saw as the bar is with- • Use only Poulan® accessories and re- drawn from an undercut when bucking.
Elbow locked Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE Thumb on underside of KICKBACK handlebar • Recognize that kickback happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents. • Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands when the engine is running •...
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Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar tip in the danger zone with any hard ob ect. Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar. This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator.
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NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commer- Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and the chain brake from the saw. cial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise disabled Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present).
Cutters Depth Gauge Adjusting the tension: Chain tension is very important, Choin stretches during use. This is especially true during the first few times you use your sow. Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your sow. adjust choin tension...
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KNOW YOUR 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. Fron[ Handle Chain Adjustment Fron[ Hand Guard Tool...
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Poulan® oil resists high temperature choke/_ast idle lever is pulled out to the full thinning. If Poulan ® bar and chain oil is not extent, the correct throttle setting for starting available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil. is set automatically.
Disengaged ON/STOP SWITCH __:/_ Engaged Braking function control CHOKE _FAST IDLE LEVER CAUTION: The chain brake must checked several times daily, The engine must be running when performing this procedure. This is the only instance when the saw should FULL be placed on the ground with the engine run- ning.
FELLING LARGE TREES • Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the en- (6 inches in diameter or larger) gine to idle. If you run the saw at full The notch method is used to fell large trees. throttle without a cutting load, unneces- A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de- sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,...
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• DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree WARNING: Never turn saw upside with your saw. Be extremely cautious with down to undercut. The saw cannot be con- partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When atree doesn't fall com- trolled in this position.
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• 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 pruning to limbs shoulder height or below, Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder.
Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the Cleaning the air filter: muffler. Loosen remove both A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- screws. Remove the outlet cover and ance and increases fuel consumption spark arresting screen. harmful emissions. Always clean after 15 BACK VIEW OF MUFFLER tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation,...
Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar _eo_ Oil Holes • • Burring of guide rails is e normal process of rail wear. Remove these burrs Spark Plug Boot with a flat file, • When rail top is uneven, use aflat file to re- STORAGE store square edges and sides, WARNING:...
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM new Poulan brand gasoline chain saw is free STATE TO STATE. from defects in material and workmanship and NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL agrees to repair or replace under this warranty...
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POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable on your small off-road engine, but POULAN/ WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely to cover failures of warranted parts caused for the lack of receipts or for your failure to...
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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)