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Poulan Pro 330 Instruction Manual

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Please do not return unit to retailer.
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Veuillez ne pas retourner l'outil au détaillant.
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.
Poulan PRO
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
1-800-554-6723
www.poulan- -pro.com

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'Instructions
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4
R
330 / 380
Poulan PRO
5855 Terry Fox Way
545123577
8/25/06

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    1-800-554-6723 www.poulan- -pro.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions 330 / 380 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.

  • 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: Kickback Warning

    S Do not cut more than one log at a time. S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with- teners securely tightened. S Use only Poulan PRO accessories and re- drawn from an undercut when bucking. placement parts as recommended.

  • Page 4: Maintain Control

    Avoid Obstructions Elbow locked Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF Thumb on underside of KICKBACK handlebar S Recognize that kickback can happen. S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both With a basic understanding of kickback, hands when the engine is running and you can reduce the element of surprise don’t let go.

  • Page 5: Chain Brake

    saw chain along the top of the guide bar. This Symmetrical Guide Bar action may push the guide bar rapidly back 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.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    SAFETY NOTICE: S Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts Exposure and the chain brake from the saw. vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if powered hand tools could cause blood present). vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.

  • Page 7: Chain Tension

    Checking the tension: Depth Gauge 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 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 Starter Rope Bar Tool...

  • Page 9: Starting A Cold Engine

    : Do not cut material with the choke/ adequate lubrication. fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position. Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a oil is recommended to protect your unit against warm engine after running out of excessive wear from heat and friction.

  • Page 10: Cutting Methods

    NOTE S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake : If the throttle trigger is squeezed must be disengaged. during starting, it will be necessary to reset Disengaged the fast idle lock. S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right Engaged hand a maximum of 10 times.

  • Page 11: Tree Felling Techniques

    NOTE S Release the throttle trigger as soon as : 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 load, unneces- chain from contacting ground to prevent dull-...
  • Page 12 CUTTING A FALLEN TREE WARNING: Never turn saw upside (BUCKING) down to undercut. The saw cannot be con- Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen trolled in this position. tree to the desired log length. Always make your first cut on the compres- sion side of the log.
  • Page 13 S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the trunk of the tree. Second cut Third cut LIMBING AND PRUNING Collar WARNING: Be alert for and guard First cut against kickback.
  • Page 14 S Wash the filter in soap and water. Air dry After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is completely before reinstalling. in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust S Replace parts. from the guide bar and sprocket hole. To maintain guide bar: S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi- tion.

  • Page 15: Need Assistance

    S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit. Cylinder Start engine and allow to run until it stops. Spark Cover S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu- Plug lar attention to the air intake area, keeping it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. or if the saw is altered in any way which in our The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously judgement affects its condition or operation. improve its products. Therefore, Poulan...

  • Page 17: Emission Control

    approved Poulan/WEED EATER servicing can be grounds for disallowing a warranty center. If you have any questions regarding claim. Poulan/WEED EATER is not liable to your warranty rights and responsibilities, cover failures of warranted parts caused by you should contact your nearest authorized the use of add- -on or modified parts.

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