IMPORTANT I MANUAL Do Not hrow Away. WARNING: Carefully read and follow Safety Rules, Precautions and Operating Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. \ POULANIWEED EATER DIVISION WHITE CONSOLIDATED Shreveport, Louisiana 71139-9329 INDUSTRIES, INC.
-TABLE OF CONTENTS C. Bucking . ............. :., .............. 14 D, Debranching and Pruning ................. 15 Maintenance .............. ... .............. 16 A. Guide Bar and Chain .................... 16 B. Spark Arrestor and Spark Plug : .............. 17 C. Starter Rope ............................. 18 D, Carburetor Adjustments ................... 19 E. Clutch and Drum ! Sprocket ................. 20 F. Air Filter ............................... 20 G, Storage ............................... 20 H.
IIIII IIIIIIII IIII II II SPECIAL ill i GUARD SAFETY i I I I IIIIIIIII IIIIII II iI_ IIIll I llllfill SECTION i liiliii,iii,i i i, AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. Do not rely only on the safety devices provided with yoursaw. As a chain saw user, you must take special safety precautions to help keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
i IIIII SPECIAL i iiiii SAFETY SECTION i I iiii ii I II (continued) I i ii , AWARNING Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal accidents, Careless or improper use can cause serious injury. 4. SNUG FITTING DUTY GLOVES Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow, etc., or at night. 5. Plan you sawing operation carefully in advance.
II_ I Ill OPERATE IIIIIII I 11 I YOUR 11 IIIIIIIIIIIII[IIIIIIIIII Ill Ill IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II IIIIIII IIHIIIIIIIII SAW SAFELY 1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. 2. Operate the chain saw only in outdoor areas. 3. Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in a tree. 4. Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and away from the saw chain when the engine is running. 5.
,,,,m I KNOW YOUR CHAIN iltilt A. I IIIII I'11111 II I SAW ttilu iltttt ttt INTRODUCTION CONTOURED Your saw has been designed with safety in mind and includesthe following features as standardequipment: --Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar (Control Tip ®) --Low-Kickback Chain (Elongated Guard Link) -- Spark Arrestor --Temperature Limiting Muffler -- Handguards --Counter-Vibe ® Anti-Vibration System ___..J \ ,.
IIIIIII IIII I I PREPARING ii A. IIII I i IIII III IIIII iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iii READY 1. READYOUROPERATOR'SMANUAL 2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING THE SPUR AVAILABLE: a. b. c. d. Protective gloves Approved, marked, fuel container. Regular gasoline, leaded or unleaded. Two-cycle engine oil. See "Fueling Your Engine" e. Bar and Chain Oil. See"Barand Chain Lubricant." f. Scrench -- provided withyoursaw.
iiiil,,,,,i Mount the guide bar. Mount the slotted end of the guide bar over the bar studs and the hole under the slot on the adjusting pin. Figure 7. . 4. WRITING RIGHT SlOE UP Hold chain with cutters facing as shown in Figure 8. Place chain over and behind the clutch drum onto the sprocket and fit the bottom of the drive links between the teeth in the sprocket. . SLOT BAR MOU_ STUDS Start at the top of the bar and fit the chain drive links into the groove around the guide bar. Figure 8.
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii E. FUELING YOUR • iiii ENGINE 1. FUEl. SAFETY a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures. b. Mix and pour fuel outdoorsand wherethere are no sparks or flames. 3. USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY: Poulan ProTM 40:1 Engine Oil isstronglyrecommended. Available in the following convenient container sizes, Poulan ProeM40:1Engine Oil should be mixed as follows: c. Use a container approved for fuel. 3.2 oz. Container...Mix with 1 gallon gasoline. d.
F. BAR AND GHAIN LUBRICANT • The Guide Bar and Cutting Chain require continuous tubdcation in order to remain in operating condition. Lubrication is provided by the automatic oiler system when the oil tank is kept filled. -- Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain. 3. e --Too little oil will cause overheating shownby smokecoming fromthe chainand/ordiscoloration of the guide bar rails.
- i iiiiiiiiiiiiiii i USING / ii iiiiii YOUR SAW i All ii CONTROL ii i1[11 DEVICES The Start/Stop is moved upward for the "Start" position and downward for the "Stop" position. Understanding the control devices on your saw is an important part of learning howto properlyand safely operate the unit. Figure 13. THROTTLE LOCK-OUT . START/STOP SWITCH The Throttle Trigger accelerates and controlsthe speed ot the engine and is designed to be used with the throttle lock-out. 3.
llllIII II TYPES I III II I II IIIIIIII lllJl I OF CUTTING Illll II A. BASIC II III CUTTING TECHNIQUE 1. IMPORTANT POINTS. a. Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry,non-wood buildingmaterials, etc.Do not use your saw to pry or shove away limbs, rootsor other objects. b, Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspect the, unit and repair or replace parts as necessary. C, Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.
2. FELLING SMALL TREES m LESS THAN 6" IN DIAMETER a. Ifyou know the directionof fall: 1.) Make a single felling cut on the side away from the directionof fall. 2.) Cut all the way through. 3.) Stop the saw, put it down, and get away quickly on your planned retreat path. b. If you are not sure which way the tree will fall, use the notch method described for felling large trees. _,WARNING DO NOT CUT: m near electrical wires or buildings. if you do not know the direction of tree fall.
I C. i u iiiiiiiiiii I 1! u ii iiii BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size. 1. IMPORTANT CUT POINTS 2ND CUT a. Cut only one log at a time. b. Cut shattered wood very carefully. Sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward the operator c. Use a sawhorse to cut small togs. Never allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the logwith your leg or foot d. Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the saw from pinching.
4. BUCKING -- USING ANOTHER LOGASA SUPPORT (Figure 23): b. In area B: 1 ,) Over cut 1/3 of the way through the log. 2.) Finish with an undercut. AWARNING Do not stand on the log being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control. a, In area A: 1 ,) Undercut 1/3 of the way throughthelog, 2,) Finish with an overcut, b. In areaB: 1_) Overcut, 1/3 of the way through the tog, 2,) Finish with an undercut. = 'BUCKING -- USING A STAND (Figure 24): a, :In area A: 1 .
ii iii iiiiii i ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii i iiii iii I MAINTENANCE iii iii iii iii ii A good maintenance program of regular inspection and care will increase the service life and help to maintain the safety and performance of your saw. • Make all adjustments or repairs (except carburetor adjustments) with: -- spark plug wire disconnected --engine cool as opposed to a unit that has just been run. Ae QUIDE""iAR i II iiiiiii • -Checkthe saw for loose bolts, screws, nuts and fittings regularly.
5.) Correct Depth Gauges a.) Place depth gauge tool over each cutter depth gauge, Figure 31. b.) File level with the flat file if depth gauge is higher than the depth gauge toot. c,) Maintain rounded front corner of depth gauge with a flat file. Figure 31 &32. NOTE: The very top of the depth gauge should be fiat with the front half rounded off with a flat file. _WARNING Depth gauge tool is required to insure proper depth gauge.
/ iii ii]1111111 ilJl/ J/irll C. i STARTER • • iiii A starter rope that breaks next to the pulley can be repaired. Replacethe starter rope if the rope breaks more than 2-3 inches away from the pulley as the rope will be too short to repair properly. A WARNING Always wear eye protection when servicing the starter rope. The recoil spring beneath the pulley is under tension. If the spring pops out, serious injury can result. NOTE: The recoil spring,located beneath the pulley, is under tension.
I I D. I CARBURETOR IIIIIIIII[IIIIIIIIII IIII I I II I II IIIIII I llll llIllll ADJUSTMENTS • Poor engine performance can bea result of other causes such as dirty air filter, carbon build-up on muffler outlets, etc. See "Trouble Shooting Chart" before proceeding with carburetor adjustments. • Forthe best results, Beaird-Poulan recommends that you have a qualified service dealer make all carburetor adjustments.
I iiiiiiiii E. CLUTCH i AND DRUM/SPROCKET F. AIR i ii FILTER • A dirty air filter: -- reduces cutting power -- increases fuel consumption _WARNING Do not start engine without Guide Bar, Chain, and Bar Clamp Housing completely assembled. The clutch can come off without the guide bar and chain completely assembled and serious injury can result. The clutch shoes and drum can separate causing the clutch to violently fly apart and serious injury can result.
i_¸ . , : • H. : , . i • ii TROUBLE i SHOOTING iUllllllll iiiiiiii i CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY ENGINE 1. 2, 3. 4, 5. 1, , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, WILL NOT START Ignition Switch off. Fueltank empty, SparkPlug notfiring. Engine flooded. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 2. 3. 4, 5. 6. Compression low. , ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE PROPERLY 6. Move switch to "Start," Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. Install new plug andlor check ignition system. See Starting Instructions.
imll iii iii ilnl iii i. MAINTENANCE CHART Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Complete machine Clean Throttle trigger, safety throttle lock, stop switch Check operation X Clean Felt Filter in fuel tank ........ ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,.... Replace pick-up -- when clogged or dirty ......... L ,,,, Fuel tank :Clean . ,,,,,,,,, . " x , Chain oil tank Clean Chain lubrication Check x Inspect (sharpness, wear, damage) x x Check chain tension x x ,.
I IIII1"11 El I IIIII POULAN ® ACCESSORIES I III IIIIII I IIIl II IIII IllIII IIIIllllll IIIIII See your Poulan ® dealer for accessories and parts. Safety Goggles ...................... Safety Face Shield ................... Electric Sharpener (with all stones) ...... Replacement Stones .................. File- Flat - 6" .............. : ........ File - Round - 4.5mm .................. File & Holder ....................... Depth Gauge ....................... Bar Wrench ........................
PARTS AND SERVICE Your Poulan ®/Weed EateP product has been expe_ly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. As with all mechanical products, someadjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your tool. FORSERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: 11.
