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Patriot l
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
1900
A
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:
Lire le manuel d'instructions
et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de s_curit_. Tout d_faut de le faire
pourrait entrafner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta,
GA 30907
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- Page 1 Patriot l Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'lnstructions 1900 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.
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Page 2: Plan Ahead
WARNING! This chain Read and understand 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;... - Page 3 • Carefully plan y our sawing operation 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 10feet 3 meters from fuel- are felling t rees, aplanned retreat path.
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Page 4: Maintain Control
Avoid Obstructions Elbow locked Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE KICKBACK Thumb on underside of • Recognize that kickback happen. handlebar 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 •... - Page 5 Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar can be caused by allowing contact of the 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.
- Page 6 NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving! mercial logging, a chain brake is required Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and shall not be removed or otherwise dis- and the chain brake from the saw.
- Page 7 Cutters Depth Gauge Checking the tension: Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust- ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain around the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too tight. If too loose, the chain will sag below the ba£...
- Page 8 KNOW YOUR CHAIN 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...
- Page 9 _WARNING: The chain must not WARNING: Remove fuelcaps_o wl move when the engine runs at idle speed, If ly when refueling. the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR- FUELING ENGINE BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this This engine is certified to operate on un- manual, Avoid contact with the muffler, A hot leaded gasoline.
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Page 10: Important Points
back toward the front handle as far as NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is try- possible. ing to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling • When cutting with the saw, the chain brake and immediately proceed to the next step. must be disengaged. -
Page 11: Tree Felling Techniques
FELLING LARGE TREES Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light downward pressure. If you (6 inches in diameter or larger) force the cut, damage to the bar, The notch method is used to fell large trees. chain, or engine can result. A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de- Release the throttle trigger as soon as sired direction... - Page 12 • DO NOT c utdown a partially fallen t ree sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control. with your saw. Be extremely cautious with The saw will tend to push back toward you. partially fallen trees thatmay bepoorly supported. When a tree doesn't fall c om- WARNING: Never turn saw upside pletely, set the saw aside a nd pull down t he...
- 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 first cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb.
- Page 14 harmful emissions. Always clean after 15 Replace any broken or cracked muffler tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which- parts. ever comes first. Clean more frequently Reinstall diffuser and spark arresting dusty conditions. A used aire filter can never screen assembly with round holes facing be completely cleaned,...
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
1, Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover, sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Remove the cylinder cover. 3. Pull offthe spark plug booL Store unit with all guards in place. Position so Remove spark plug from cylinder and that any sharp obect cannot accidentally... - Page 16 fects its condition or operation. This warranty does not cover tune-up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpen- ing, bars, chains, and other parts which wear NEED ASSISTANCE? and require replacement with reasonable Call 1-800-554-6723, use during the warranty period. This warran- NEED SERVICE PART? ty does not cover predelivery set-up,...
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Page 17: Warranty
covered. ADD-ON MODIFIED the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS COV- ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: The use of edd-on or modified parts PARTS. Repair or replacement of any war- can be grounds for disallowing a warranty ranted pad will be performed at no charge to claim.
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