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1- -800- -554- -6723
Manual de Instrucciones
1950 / 2025 / 2050 / 2075 / 2150
2155 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375 / 2150PR
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 sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
www.poulan.com
Instruction Manual
Manuel d'Instructions
Electrolux Canada Corporation
6150 McLaughlin Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2
R
530163151
5/8/02
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant. 1- -800- -554- -6723 www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions 1950 / 2025 / 2050 / 2075 / 2150 2155 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375 / 2150PR For Occasional Use Only WARNING:... -
Page 2: Identification Of Symbols
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! Read and understand the This chain instruction manual before saw can be dangerous! Care- using the chain saw. less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. - Page 3 S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad- marked container for all fuel purposes. vance. Do not start cutting until you have a Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. clear work area, secure footing, and, if you S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel- are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
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Page 4: Maintain Control
Avoid Obstructions Elbow locked Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK Thumb on underside of S Recognize that kickback can happen. handlebar With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents. S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both S Never let the moving chain contact any ob- hands when the engine is running and... - Page 5 Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar can be caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object. 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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Page 6: Assembly
NOTE: The chain is sharp and can cut you even when If this saw is to be used for com- it is not moving! mercial logging, a chain brake is required 1. Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and shall not be removed or otherwise dis- and the chain brake from the saw. -
Page 7: Chain Tension
Depth Gauge Checking the tension: Cutters 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 bar. -
Page 8: Operation
OPERATION 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. Front Handle Front Hand Guard Chain... -
Page 9: Starting A Cold Engine
STARTING FUELING & LUBRICATION WARNING: The chain must not WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly move when the engine runs at idle speed. If 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. -
Page 10: Difficult Starting
NOTE: back toward the front handle as far as If the engine sounds as if it is try- possible. ing to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake and immediately proceed to the next step. must be disengaged. -
Page 11: Tree Felling Techniques
Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert FELLING LARGE TREES 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 of fall. - Page 12 S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down, Undercutting involves cutting on the under- and get away quickly on your planned re- side of the log with top of saw against the log. treat path. When undercutting use light upward pres- S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree sure.
- Page 13 PRUNING Using a support stand 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 of the way through the bottom of the limb. Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb.
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Page 14: Cleaning The Spark Arrest- Ing Screen
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15 5. Replace any broken or cracked muffler tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which- parts. ever comes first. Clean more frequently in 6. Reinstall diffuser and spark arresting dusty conditions. A used aire filter can never screen assembly with round holes facing be completely cleaned. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Table
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. sparks or open flames from water heaters, 2. Remove the cylinder cover. electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. 3. Pull off the spark plug boot. Store unit with all guards in place. Position so 4. -
Page 16: Need Assistance
fects its condition or operation. This warranty NEED ASSISTANCE? 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, instal- Contact your dealer or place of purchase. - Page 17 PARTS. Repair or replacement of any war- PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts ranted part will be performed at no charge to can be grounds for disallowing a warranty the owner at an approved POULAN/WEED claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to EATER servicing center.