Poulan Chainsaw 3450 3750 User Manual

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Manuel d’Instructions  
3450 / 3750  
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Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
250 Bobby Jones Expressway  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Electrolux Canada Corporation  
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Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
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4/10/02  
 
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-  
vance. Do not start cutting until you have a  
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you  
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.  
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-  
ing site before starting engine.  
S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a  
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,  
straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap  
and refuel unit.  
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY  
S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.  
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-  
standers or any combination of these per-  
sons may result from one-handed opera-  
S Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel  
vapors cannot reach sparks or open  
flames from water heaters, electric motors  
or switches, furnaces, etc.  
tion.  
A
chain saw is intended for  
two-handed use.  
S Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-  
lated outdoor area.  
KICKBACK  
S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a  
tree.  
WARNING: Avoid kickback which  
can result in serious injury. Kickback is the  
backward, upward or sudden forward motion  
of the guide bar occurring when the saw  
chain near the upper tip of the guide bar con-  
tacts any object such as a log or branch, or  
when the wood closes in and pinches the  
saw chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign ob-  
ject in the wood can also result in loss of  
chain saw control.  
S Rotational Kickback can occur when the  
moving chain contacts an object at the up-  
per tip of the guide bar. This contact can  
cause the chain to dig into the object,  
which stops the chain for an instant. The  
result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction  
which kicks the guide bar up and back to-  
ward the operator.  
S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the  
wood closes in and pinches the moving  
saw chain in the cut along the top of the  
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly  
stopped. This sudden stopping of the  
chain results in a reversal of the chain  
force used to cut wood and causes the  
saw to move in the opposite direction of the  
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight  
back toward the operator.  
S Make sure the chain will not make contact  
with any object while starting the engine.  
Never try to start the saw when the guide  
bar is in a cut.  
S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end  
of the cut. Applying pressure can cause  
you to lose control when the cut is com-  
pleted.  
S Stop the engine before setting the saw  
down.  
S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-  
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-  
pletely and securely assembled. Always  
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain  
brake immediately if it becomes damaged,  
broken or is otherwise removed.  
S With the engine stopped, hand carry the  
chain saw with the muffler away from your  
body, and the guide bar and chain to the  
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.  
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD  
WORKING ORDER  
S Have all chain saw service performed by a  
qualified service dealer with the exception  
of the items listed in the maintenance sec-  
tion of this manual. For example, if improp-  
er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-  
wheel when servicing the clutch, structural  
damage to the flywheel can occur and  
cause the flywheel to burst.  
S Pull-In can occur when the moving chain  
contacts a foreign object in the wood in the  
cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the  
saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden  
stopping pulls the saw forward and away  
from the operator and could easily cause the  
operator to lose control of the saw.  
S Make certain the saw chain stops moving  
when the throttle trigger is released. For  
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-  
JUSTMENTS.  
Avoid Pinch--Kickback:  
S Never modify your saw in any way.  
S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil  
or fuel mixture.  
S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-  
structions that can cause material to pinch  
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.  
S Do not cut more than one log at a time.  
S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-  
drawn from an undercut when bucking.  
Avoid Pull--In:  
S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-  
teners securely tightened.  
S Use only PoulanR accessories and re-  
placement parts as recommended.  
S Always begin cutting with the engine at full  
speed and the saw housing against wood.  
S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.  
Never use metal to hold the cut open.  
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION  
S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while  
operating the saw.  
S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in  
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.  
There should be no smoking, open flames,  
or work that could cause sparks. Allow en-  
gine to cool before refueling.  
S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on  
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well  
ventilated place; and use an approved,  
marked container for all fuel purposes.  
Kickback Path  
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Avoid Obstructions  
Elbow locked  
Clear The Working Area  
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF  
Thumb on underside of  
handlebar  
KICKBACK  
S Recognize that kickback can happen.  
With a basic understanding of kickback,  
you can reduce the element of surprise  
which contributes to accidents.  
S Never let the moving chain contact any ob-  
ject at the tip of the guide bar.  
S Keep the working area free from obstruc-  
tions such as other trees, branches, rocks,  
fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid  
any obstruction that your saw chain could  
hit while you are cutting. When cutting a  
branch, do not let the guide bar contact  
branch or other objects around it.  
S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both  
hands when the engine is running and  
don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce  
kickback and maintain control of the saw.  
Keep the fingers of your left hand encir-  
cling and your left thumb under the front  
handlebar. Keep your right hand complete-  
ly around the rear handle whether your are  
right handed or left handed. Keep your left  
arm straight with the elbow locked.  
S Position your left hand on the front handle-  
bar so it is in a straight line with your right  
hand on the rear handle when making  
bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left  
hand positions for any type of cutting.  
S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on  
both feet.  
S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to  
keep your body from being in a direct line  
with the cutting chain.  
S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly  
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-  
crease the chance of kickback occurring.  
Follow manufacturers chain sharpening  
and maintenance instructions. Check ten-  
sion at regular intervals with the engine  
stopped, never with engine running. Make  
sure the chain brake nuts are securely  
tightened after tensioning the chain.  
S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If  
chain is moving at a slower speed, there is  
greater chance of kickback occurring.  
S Cut one log at a time.  
S Do not overreach. You could be drawn or  
thrown off balance and lose control of saw.  
S Do not cut above shoulder height. It is diffi-  
cult to maintain control of saw above  
shoulder height.  
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES  
S Use extreme caution when re-entering a  
previous cut.  
WARNING: The following features  
are included on your saw to help reduce the  
hazard of kickback; however, such features  
will not totally eliminate this dangerous reac-  
tion. As a chain saw user, do not rely only on  
safety devices. You must follow all safety  
precautions, instructions, and maintenance  
in this manual to help avoid kickback and  
other forces which can result in serious  
injury.  
S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of  
the bar (plunge cuts).  
S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that  
could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.  
S Use Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-  
Kickback Chain specified for your saw.  
MAINTAIN CONTROL  
Stand to
the saw  
S Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed  
with a small radius tip which reduces the  
size of the kickback danger zone on bar  
tip. A Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar has  
been demonstrated to significantly reduce  
the number and seriousness of kickbacks  
when tested in accordance with safety re-  
quirements for gasoline powered chain  
saws as set by ANSI B175.1.  
Thumb on  
underside of  
handlebar  
Never re
hand posi
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar  
Small Radius Tip  
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along the top of the guide bar. This action may  
push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op-  
erator. Either of these events may cause you  
to lose control of the saw which could result in  
serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY  
UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO  
YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW  
PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID  
KICKBACK. Reduced--kickback guide bars  
and low--kickback saw chains reduce the  
chance and magnitude of kickback and are  
recommended. Your saw has a low kickback  
chain and bar as original equipment. Repairs  
on a chain brake should be made by an autho-  
rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the  
place of purchase if purchased from a servic-  
ing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master  
service dealer.  
Symmetric
Large Radius Tip  
S Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a con-  
toured depth gauge and guard link which de-  
flect kickback force and allow wood to gradu-  
ally ride into the cutter. Low-Kickback Chain  
has met kickback performance require-  
ments when tested on a representative sam-  
ple of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch  
displacement specified in ANSI B175.1.  
Contoured Depth Gauge  
Elongated Guard Link  
S Tip contact in some cases may cause a  
lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking  
guide bar up and back toward operator.  
S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the  
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly  
back toward the operator.  
S Either of these reactions may cause you to  
lose control of the saw which could result  
in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively  
upon safety devices built into your saw.  
Deflects kickback  
force and allows  
wood to gradually  
Low--Kickback  
ride into cutter  
Chain  
Can Obstruct  
Material  
WARNING: Computed kickback  
angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in  
the CKA table below represents angle of  
kickback your bar and chain combinations  
will have when tested in accordance with  
CSA and ANSI standards. When purchasing  
replacement bar and chain, considerations  
should be given to the lower CKA values.  
Lower CKA values represent safer angles to  
the user, higher values indicate more angle  
and higher kick energies. Computed angles  
represented in the non-activated column in-  
dicate total energy and angle associated  
without activation of the chain brake during  
kickback. Activated angle represents chain  
stopping time relative to activation angle of  
chain brake and resulting kick angle of saw.  
In all cases lower CKA values represent a  
safer operating environment for the user.  
The following guide bar and chain combina-  
tions meet kickback requirements of CSA  
Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used on  
saws listed in this manual. Use of bar and  
chain combinations other than those listed is  
not recommended and may not meet the  
CKA requirements per standard.  
Not a Low--Kickback Chain  
S Front Handguard, designed to reduce the  
chance of your left hand contacting the chain  
if your hand slips off the front handlebar.  
S Position of front and rear handlebars, de-  
signed with distance between handles and  
“in-line” with each other. The spread and “in-  
line” position of the hands provided by this  
design work together to give balance and re-  
sistance in controlling the pivot of the saw  
back toward the operator if kickback occurs.  
CHAIN BRAKE  
S Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in  
the event of kickback.  
WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-  
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-  
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL  
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICK-  
BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action  
which throws the bar and rotating chain back  
and up toward the operator. Kickback 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  
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table  
BAR  
Length  
20!  
MODEL  
3450  
P/N  
CHAIN P/N  
CKA without chain brake  
21_  
530044544  
530044723  
952051266  
952051459  
22!  
23_  
3750  
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commer-  
cial logging, a chain brake is required and shall  
not be removed or otherwise disabled to com-  
ply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Com-  
mercial Logging.  
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure  
to  
vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline  
powered hand tools could cause blood  
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,  
hands, and joints of people prone to  
circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.  
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Prolonged use in cold weather has been  
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise  
healthy people. If symptoms occur such as  
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in  
skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the  
fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use  
of this tool and seek medical attention. An  
anti-vibration system does not guarantee the  
avoidance of these problems. Users who  
operate power tools on a continual and  
regular basis must monitor closely their  
physical condition and the condition of this  
tool.  
Shipping  
Spacer  
Assembly  
Tool  
Chain Brake  
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped  
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark  
arresting screen which meets the  
requirements of California Codes 4442 and  
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of  
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New  
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require  
many internal combustion engines to be  
equipped with a spark arresting screen by  
law. If you operate a chain saw in a state or  
locale where such regulations exist, you are  
legally responsible for maintaining the  
operating condition of these parts. Failure to  
do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the  
SERVICE section for maintenance of the  
spark arresting screen.  
Chain Brake Nuts  
S An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-  
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-  
portant when assembling the bar, that the  
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns  
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will  
move the adjustment pin up and down the  
screw. Locate this adjustment before you  
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See  
illustration below.  
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-  
tions can result in serious injury. If situations  
occur which are not covered in this manual,  
use care and good judgement. If you need  
assistance, contact your authorized service  
dealer.  
Adjustment  
Screw  
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Un-  
derwriters Laboratories, Inc., in accordance  
with:  
S Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-  
wise to move the adjusting pin almost as  
far as it will go to the rear. This should allow  
the pin to be near the correct position. Fur-  
ther adjustment may be necessary as you  
mount the bar.  
ANSI B175.1-2000  
American National  
Standard for Powered Tools -- Gasoline  
Powered Chain Saw -- Safety Requirements  
S Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until  
guide bar stops agaist clutch drum sprocket.  
CSA Z62.1--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa-  
tional Health and Safety  
Mount the bar  
CSA Z62.3--1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-  
cupational Health and Safety  
ASSEMBLY  
S Carefully remove the chain from the pack-  
age. Hold chain with the drive links as  
shown.  
Protective gloves (not provided) should be  
worn during assembly.  
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not  
already attached)  
Tip of  
Bar  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is proper-  
ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.  
Always wear gloves when handling the  
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you  
even when it is not moving!  
S Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts  
and the chain brake from the saw.  
S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if  
present).  
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN  
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION  
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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.  
Drive Links  
S Place the chain over and behind the  
clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch  
drum sprocket.  
Chain Adjustment  
Tool (Bar Tool)  
Chain Brake Nuts  
Adjusting the tension:  
Chain tension is very important. Chain  
stretches during use. This is especially true  
during the first few times you use your saw.  
Always check chain tension each time you  
use and refuel your saw.  
You can adjust the chain tension by loosen-  
ing the chain brake nuts and turning the ad-  
justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on  
the bar.  
Place chain onto the sprocket  
S If chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw 1/4  
turn counterclockwise.  
S Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth  
in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar.  
S Fit chain drive links into bar groove.  
S Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in  
the groove of the bar. Ensure all drive links  
are in the bar groove.  
S If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw  
1/4 turn clockwise.  
S Hold guide bar against the saw frame mak-  
ing sure the adjusting pin is aligned with  
the hole in the bar. Remember this pin  
moves the bar forward and backward as  
screw is turned. Install the chain brake.  
S Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten  
finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned  
you will need to tighten chain brake nuts.  
Adjusting  
Screw  
S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the  
chain brake nuts securely with the bar tool.  
S Recheck chain tension. Tension is correct  
when chain does not sag below the bar but  
still can be moved around the bar.  
CHAIN TENSION (Including units with  
chain already installed)  
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,  
make sure the chain brake nuts are finger  
tight only. Attempting to tension the chain  
when the chain brake nuts are tight can  
cause damage.  
WARNING: If the chain is operated  
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off  
the guide bar and result in serious injury.  
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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  
Choke Knob  
ON/STOP  
Bar Tool  
Front Hand Guard  
Switch  
Chain  
Adjusting  
Screw  
Bar Oil  
Fill Cap  
Starter Housing  
Fuel Mix Fill Cap  
Cylinder Cover  
Fast Idle  
Lock  
Throttle  
Lockout  
Rear  
Handle  
Direction  
of Chain  
Travel  
Guide Bar  
Throttle  
Trigger  
Chain Brake Nuts  
Chain Brake  
ON/STOP SWITCH  
CHOKE KNOB  
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the  
engine.  
The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to  
provide additional fuel to the engine during  
cold starting.  
THROTTLE TRIGGER  
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine  
speed.  
CHAIN BRAKE  
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to  
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain  
brake activates automatically in the event of  
kickback. The chain brake activates manu-  
ally if the front hand guard is pushed forward.  
The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the  
front hand guard back toward the front han-  
dle as far as possible.  
THROTTLE LOCK--OUT  
The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be  
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle  
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-  
dentally squeezing the trigger.  
FAST IDLE LOCK  
The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trig-  
ger in the starting position. Activate the fast  
idle lock by pressing the throttle lock--out and  
squeezing the throttle trigger. WIth the  
throttle trigger squeezed, press the fast idle  
lock. Release the throttle lock--out and trig-  
ger while holding the fast idle lock button.  
CHAIN TENSION  
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first  
30 minutes of operation. You should check  
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN  
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.  
WARNING: Muffler is very hot during  
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-  
low combustible material such as dry grass  
or fuel to do so.  
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FUELING & LUBRICATION  
STARTING  
WARNING: The chain must not  
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If  
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-  
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this  
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot  
muffler can cause serious burns.  
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly  
when refueling.  
FUELING ENGINE  
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded  
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be  
mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled  
engine oil. We recommend Poulan or Poulan  
ProR brand oil. If you do not use this oil, use a  
good quality 2-cycle air-cooled oil designed to  
be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is  
obtained by mixing 3.2 onces of oil with 1 gallon  
of unleaded gasoline. Included with this saw is  
a 3.2 ounce container of Poulan/Weed Eater  
brand oil. Pour the entire contents of this  
container into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve  
the proper fuel mixture.  
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP  
switch to the STOP position.  
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on  
the ground as illustrated. Make sure the  
chain is free to turn without contacting any  
object.  
Use only 15”--18” of rope per pull.  
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.  
Starter rope handle  
DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil. These  
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing  
fuel follow the instructions printed on the  
container. Always read and follow the safety  
rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH  
CAUTION.  
Left hand  
on front  
handle  
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION  
The bar and chain require continuous lubrica-  
tion. 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.  
Too little oil will cause overheating shown by  
smoke coming from the chain and/or discolor-  
ation of the bar.  
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it  
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a small  
amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or  
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free  
flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil for  
adequate lubrication.  
Genuine PoulanR bar and chain oil is  
recommended to protect your unit against  
excessive wear from heat and friction.  
PoulanR oil resists high temperature thinning.  
If PoulanR bar and chain oil is not available,  
use a good grade SAE 30 oil.  
Right foot through rear handle  
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER  
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full  
extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to  
break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold  
the handle and let the rope rewind slowly.  
For cold weather starting, start the unit at  
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up  
before squeezing the throttle trigger.  
NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/  
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.  
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a  
warm engine after running out of  
fuel)  
S Move ON/STOP switch to the ONposition.  
S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full  
extent.  
ON  
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-  
cation.  
S Always stop the engine before removing the  
oil cap.  
ON/STOP  
SWITCH  
IMPORTANT  
Experience indicates that alcohol--blended  
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or meth-  
anol) can attract moisture which leads to sepa-  
ration and formation of acids during storage.  
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an  
engine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-  
lems, the fuel system should be emptied before  
storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas  
tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel  
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel  
next season. See STORAGE section for addi-  
tional information.  
STOP  
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER  
(SIDE VIEW)  
OFF FULL  
Choke/Fast  
Idle Lever  
S Press the throttle lock with your right hand.  
Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger;  
Press and hold the fast idle lock with your  
forefinger; release the throttle trigger.  
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S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake  
NOTE: If the throttle trigger is squeezed  
during starting, it will be necessary to reset  
the fast idle lock.  
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right  
hand a maximum of 10 times. Then, pro-  
ceed to the next step.  
must be disengaged.  
Disengaged  
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying  
to start before the 10th pull, stop pulling and  
immediately proceed to the next step.  
S Push the choke/fast idle lever in complete-  
ly (to the OFF CHOKE position).  
Braking function control  
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right  
hand until the engine starts.  
S Allow the engine to run for approximately 5  
seconds. Then, squeeze and release the  
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to  
idle speed.  
CAUTION: The chain brake must be  
checked several times daily. The engine  
must be running when performing this proce-  
dure. This is the only instance when the saw  
should be placed on the ground with the en-  
gine running.  
STARTING A WARM ENGINE  
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear  
handle with your right hand and the front han-  
dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by  
fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate  
the chain brake by turning your left wrist  
against the hand guard without releasing  
your grip around the front handle. The chain  
should stop immediately.  
S Move ON/STOP switch to the ONposition.  
S Press the throttle lock with your right hand.  
Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger;  
Press and hold the fast idle lock with your  
forefinger; release the throttle trigger.  
S Be sure choke/fast idle lever is in the OFF  
CHOKE position.  
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right  
hand until the engine starts.  
S Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to  
allow engine to return to idle speed.  
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a  
flooded engine)  
The engine may be flooded with too much  
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.  
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess  
fuel by following the warm engine starting  
procedure listed above. Insure the ON/  
STOP switch is in the ON position.  
Starting could require pulling the starter rope  
handle many times depending on how badly  
the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start refer  
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call  
1--800--554--6723.  
Inertia activating function control  
WARNING: When performing the  
following procedure, the engine must be  
turned off.  
Grip the rear handle with your right hand and  
the front handle with your left hand. Hold the  
chain saw approximately 14! (35 cm) above  
a stump or other wooden surface. Release  
your grip on the front handle and use the  
weight of the saw to let the top of the guide  
bar fall forward and contact the stump.  
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the  
brake should activate.  
CUTTING METHODS  
CHAIN BRAKE  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Check chain tension before first use and  
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN  
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.  
S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,  
masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.  
S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign  
object. Inspect the saw and repair parts as  
necessary.  
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a  
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain  
and increase the possibility of kickback.  
S Practice cutting a few small logs using the  
following techniques to get the “feel” of us-  
ing your saw before you begin a major  
sawing operation.  
WARNING: If the brake band is worn  
too thin it may break when the chain brake is  
triggered. With a broken brake band, the  
chain brake will not stop the chain. The chain  
brake should be replaced by an authorized  
service dealer if any part is worn to less than  
0.020! (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain  
brake should be made by an authorized ser-  
vice dealer. Take your unit to the place of pur-  
chase if purchased from a servicing dealer,  
or to the nearest authorized master service  
dealer.  
S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.  
The brake is designed to stop the chain if  
kickback occurs.  
S
Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow  
the engine to reach full speed before  
cutting.  
S The inertia--activated chain brake is  
activated if the front hand guard is pushed  
forward, either manually (by hand) or  
automatically (by sudden movement).  
S If the brake is already activated, it is  
disengaged by pulling the front hand guard  
back toward the front handle as far as  
possible.  
S
S
S
Begin cutting with the saw frame  
against the log.  
Keep the engine at full speed the entire  
time you are cutting.  
Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only  
light downward pressure.  
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S
S
Release the throttle trigger as soon as the  
cut is completed, allowing the engine to  
idle. If you run the saw at full throttle with-  
out a cutting load, unnecessary wear can  
occur to the chain, bar and engine.  
To avoid losing control when cut is com-  
plete, do not put pressure on saw at end  
of cut.  
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree  
will tend to fall into the notch.  
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,  
remove them before making the notch. If us-  
ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw  
chain from contacting ground to prevent dull-  
ing of the chain.  
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE  
TREE  
S Stop the engine before setting the saw down.  
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES  
S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the  
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter  
of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut-  
ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-  
tion. Once the notch is cut remove the  
notch of wood from the tree.  
WARNING: Check for broken or  
dead branches which can fall while cutting  
causing serious injury. Do not cut near build-  
ings or electrical wires if you do not know the  
direction of tree fall, at night since you will not  
be able to see well, or during bad weather  
such as rain, snow, or strong winds, etc. If  
tree makes contact with any utility line, the  
utility company should be notified immedi-  
ately.  
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-  
vance.  
S Clear the work area. You need a clear area  
all around the tree so you can have secure  
footing.  
S The chain saw operator should keep on  
the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is  
likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.  
S Study the natural conditions that can cause  
the tree to fall in a particular direction.  
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to  
fall in a particular direction include:  
Final cut here 2 inches  
above center of notch.  
First cut  
Notch  
Second cut  
S After removing the wood from the notch,  
make the felling cut on the opposite side of  
the notch. This is done by making a cut  
about two inches higher than the center of  
the notch. This will leave enough uncut  
wood between the felling cut and the notch  
to form a hinge. This hinge will help prevent  
the tree from falling in the wrong direction.  
S The wind direction and speed.  
S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree  
might not be apparent due to uneven or  
sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de-  
termine the direction of tree lean.  
S Weight and branches on one side.  
S Surrounding trees and obstacles.  
Look for decay and ro.t If the trunk is rotted, it  
can snap and fall toward the operator.  
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps  
control fall  
Opening  
of felling  
cut  
Make sure there is enough room for the tree to  
fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths  
from the nearest person or other objects. En-  
gine noise can drown out a warning call.  
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples,  
and wire from the tree where cuts are to be  
made.  
Closing of  
notch  
Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diago-  
nal to the line of fall.  
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use  
wedges to open the cut if necessary to  
control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback  
and chain damage, use wood or plastic  
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.  
S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to  
fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell-  
ing cut, or movement in the upper  
branches.  
Plan a clear retreat path  
Direction of Fall  
45_  
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,  
and get away quickly on your planned re-  
treat path.  
S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree  
with your saw. Be extremely cautious with  
partially fallen trees that may be poorly  
supported. When a tree doesn’t fall com-  
pletely, set the saw aside and pull down the  
tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,  
or tractor.  
FELLING LARGE TREES  
(6 inches in diameter or larger)  
The notch method is used to fell large trees.  
A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de-  
sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is  
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CUTTING A FALLEN TREE  
(BUCKING)  
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen  
tree to the desired log length.  
WARNING: Never turn saw upside  
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-  
trolled in this position.  
Always make your first cut on the compres-  
sion side of the log. The compression side of  
the log is where the pressure of the log’s  
weight is concentrated.  
WARNING: Do not stand on the log  
being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss of  
footing and control. Do not stand downhill of  
the log being cut.  
First cut on compression side of log  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Cut only one log at a time.  
S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp  
pieces of wood could be flung toward oper-  
ator.  
Second cut  
Second cut  
S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never  
allow another person to hold the log while  
cutting and never hold the log with your leg  
or foot.  
S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,  
and roots are tangled. Drag the logs into a  
clear area before cutting by pulling out ex-  
posed and cleared logs first.  
First cut on compression side of log  
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT  
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of log.  
S Roll log over; finish with a second overcut.  
S Watch for saws with a compression side to  
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-  
lustrations for cutting logs with a compres-  
sion side.  
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR  
BUCKING  
WARNING: If saw becomes pinched  
or hung in a log, don’t try to force it out. You  
can lose control of the saw resulting in injury  
and/or damage to the saw. Stop the saw,  
drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut  
until the saw can be removed easily. Restart  
the saw and carefully reenter the cut. Do not  
attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched  
or hung in a log.  
BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP-  
PORT STAND  
S Remember your first cut is always on the  
compression side of the log (refer to the il-  
lustrations below for your first and second  
cuts).  
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the  
diameter of the log.  
S Finish with your second cut.  
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw  
Using a log for support  
nd  
2
Cut  
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or  
wooden wedge to force cut open.  
st  
1
Cut  
Overcutting begins on the top side of the log  
with the saw against the log. When overcut-  
ting use light downward pressure.  
st  
1
Cut  
Overcutting  
Undercutting  
nd  
2
Cut  
nd  
2
Cut  
Using a support stand  
Undercutting involves cutting on the under-  
side of the log with top of saw against the log.  
When undercutting use light upward pres-  
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.  
The saw will tend to push back toward you.  
st  
1
Cut  
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st  
1
Cut  
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  
nd  
2
Cut  
LIMBING AND PRUNING  
Collar  
WARNING: Be alert for and guard  
against kickback. Do not allow the moving  
chain to contact any other branches or ob-  
jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb-  
ing or pruning. Allowing such contact can re-  
sult in serious injury.  
First cut  
Pruning technique  
SERVICE  
WARNING: Never climb into a tree to  
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-  
forms, a log, or in any position which can cause  
you to lose your balance or control of the saw.  
WARNING: Disconnect the spark  
plug before performing maintenance except  
for carburetor adjustments.  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
Authorized or Master Service Dealer.  
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly  
gripped on saw. Maintain secure footing  
and balance.  
S Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme  
caution when cutting small size limbs. Slen-  
der material may catch saw chain and be  
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.  
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for  
branches that are bent or under pressure.  
Avoid being struck by the branch or the  
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is  
released.  
Lubricate bar  
sprocket hole . . . . . . . After each use  
Check:  
Fuel mixture level . . . . Before each use  
Bar lubrication . . . . . . . Before each use  
Chain tension . . . . . . . Before each use  
Chain sharpness . . . . Before each use  
For damaged parts . . Before each use  
For loose caps . . . . . . Before each use  
For loose fasteners. . . Before each use  
For loose parts . . . . . . Before each use  
Inspect and Clean:  
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear  
branches out of the way to avoid tripping  
over them.  
LIMBING  
S Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only  
then can limbing be done safely and prop-  
erly.  
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use  
Complete saw. . . . . . . After each use  
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*  
Chain brake . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*  
Spark arresting screen  
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the  
felled tree to support the tree as you work.  
S Start at base of the felled tree and work to-  
ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.  
Remove small limbs with one cut.  
S Keep the tree between you and the chain  
as much as possible. Cut from the side of  
the tree opposite the branch your are cut-  
ting.  
and muffler . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*  
Replace spark plug . Yearly  
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly  
* Hours of Operation  
AIR FILTER  
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or  
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a  
fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative  
emissions.  
S Remove larger, supporting branches with  
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-  
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.  
S Always use an overcut to cut small and  
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could  
cause limbs to fall and pinch saw.  
Cleaning the air filter:  
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-  
ance and increases fuel consumption and  
harmful emissions. Always clean after every  
5 hours of operation.  
PRUNING  
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.  
S Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way through  
the bottom of the limb.  
S Clean the cover and the area around it to  
keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the  
carburetor chamber when the cover is re-  
moved.  
S Remove the parts as illustrated.  
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S Wash the filter in soap and water. Air dry  
completely before reinstalling.  
S Replace parts.  
sary to service your bar. A worn bar will dam-  
age your chain and make cutting difficult.  
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is  
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust  
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.  
To maintain guide bar:  
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-  
tion.  
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and  
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from  
saw.  
S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after  
each 5 hours of operation.  
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK  
ARRESTING SCREEN  
Remove Sawdust From  
Guide Bar Groove  
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up  
on the muffler and spark arresting screen  
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire  
hazard or affecting engine performance.  
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks  
occur.  
Sprocket Hole  
Oil Holes  
S Add lubricant to sprocket hole after each  
use.  
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal pro-  
cess of rail wear. Remove these burrs with  
a flat file.  
S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-  
store square edges and sides.  
File Rail Edges  
and Sides  
Square  
Worn Groove  
Correct Groove  
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-  
ING SCREEN  
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,  
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when exce-  
ss heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re-  
placement is necessary, use only the guide bar  
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or  
on the decal located on the chain saw.  
Clean every 25 hours of operation or annually,  
whichever comes first.  
S Loosen and remove the muffler cover  
screws.  
S Remove the muffler cover (cover snaps off  
muffler body).  
CHAIN SHARPENING  
S Remove muffler diffuser and spark arrest-  
ing screen assembly. Notice the orienta-  
tion of parts for reassembly.  
S Clean the spark arresting screen with a  
wire brush. Replace screen if breaks are  
found.  
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that  
requires special tools. We recommended  
you refer chain sharpening to a professional  
chain sharpener.  
IGNITION TIMING  
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.  
S Replace any broken or cracked muffler  
parts.  
S Reinstall diffuser and spark arresting  
screen assembly with holes facing up and  
toward muffler cover.  
SPARK PLUG  
The spark plug should be replaced each  
year to ensure the engine starts easier and  
runs better.  
S Reinstall muffler cover and screws. Tight-  
en securely.  
S Loosen and remove the screws on the cyl-  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS  
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter  
caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli-  
cated task. We recommend that you take  
your unit to an authorized service dealer.  
Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-  
yond the limiter stops.  
inder cover.  
S Remove the cylinder cover.  
S Pull off the spark plug boot.  
S Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-  
card.  
S Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark  
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch  
socket wrench. Spark plug gap should be  
0.025 inches.  
S Reinstall the spark plug boot.  
S Reinstall the cylinder cover and screws.  
Tighten securely.  
BAR MAINTENANCE  
If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced  
through the cut, or been run with an improper  
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-  
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S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.  
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.  
S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-  
lar attention to the air intake area, keeping  
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and  
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.  
S Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area  
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an  
open flame from hot water heaters, electric  
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.  
Cylinder  
Cover  
Spark  
Plug  
S Store in a dry area out of reach of children.  
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum  
deposits from forming in essential fuel sys-  
tem parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,  
fuel hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alco-  
hol blended fuels (called gasohol or using  
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture  
which leads to fuel mixture separation and  
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas  
can damage the engine.  
STORAGE  
WARNING: Stop engine and allow to  
cool, and secure the unit before storing or  
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel  
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach  
sparks or open flames from water heaters,  
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.  
Store unit with all guards in place. Position so  
that any sharp object cannot accidentally  
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out  
of reach of children.  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
Call 1--800--554--6723.  
NEED A SERVICE PART?  
Contact your dealer.  
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of  
the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Engine will not  
start or will run  
only a few  
seconds after  
starting.  
S
S
Move ignition switch to ON.  
See “Difficult Starting” in  
Operation Section.  
S Ignition switch off.  
S Engine flooded.  
S
S
S
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.  
Install new spark plug.  
S Fuel tank empty.  
S Spark plug not firing.  
S Fuel not reaching  
carburetor.  
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.  
Check for kinked or split fuel line;  
repair or replace.  
Engine will  
not idle  
properly.  
S Carburetor requires  
adjustment  
S Crankshaft seals worn.  
S
Contact an authorized service dealer.  
S
Contact an authorized service dealer.  
S
S
Clean or replace air filter.  
Clean or replace plug  
S Air filter dirty.  
Engine will not  
accelerate,  
lacks power,  
or dies under  
a load.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
and regap.  
S
.
Contact an authorized service dealer.  
S Carburetor requires  
adjustment.  
S Too much oil mixed with S Empty fuel tank and refill with  
gasoline. . correct fuel mixture.  
Engine  
smokes  
excessively.  
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and require replacement with reasonable  
use during the warranty period. This warran-  
ty does not cover predelivery set--up, instal-  
lation of guide bar and chain, and normal ad-  
justments explained in the instruction  
manual such as carburetor adjustments and  
chain tension adjustments. This warranty  
does not cover transportation costs.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
warrants to the original purchaser that each  
new PoulanR brand gasoline chain saw is  
free from defects in material and workman-  
ship and agrees to repair or replace under  
this warranty any defective gasoline chain  
saw as follows from the original date of pur-  
chase.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
STATE TO STATE.  
1 YEAR -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
Household purposes.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-  
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-  
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE  
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION  
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-  
DUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its  
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to  
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-  
signs, specifications, and accessories of all  
products at any time without notice or obliga-  
tion to any purchaser.  
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro-  
ducing purposes.  
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
This warranty is not transferable and does  
not cover damage or liability caused by im-  
proper handling, improper maintenance, or  
the use of accessories and/or attachments  
not specifically recommended by ELEC-  
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this  
chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does  
not cover damage caused by improper han-  
dling, improper maintenance, or if the saw is  
altered in any way which in our judgement af-  
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  
U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA  
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-  
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental  
Protection Agency/Environment Canada  
and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION  
OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC., are  
pleased to explain the emissions control  
system warranty on your lawn and garden  
equipment engine. All new utility and lawn  
and garden equipment engines must be de-  
signed, built, and equipped to meet the strin-  
gent anti--smog standards. POULAN/  
WEED EATER must warrant the emission  
control system on your lawn and garden  
equipment engine for the periods of time  
listed below provided there has been no  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of  
your lawn and garden equipment engine.  
Your emission control system includes parts  
such as the carburetor and the ignition sys-  
tem. Where a warrantable condition exits,  
POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your  
lawn and garden equipment engine at no  
cost to you. Expenses covered under war-  
ranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.  
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COV-  
ERAGE: If any emissions related part on  
your engine (as listed under Emissions Con-  
trol Warranty Parts List) is defective or a de-  
fect in the materials or workmanship of the  
engine causes the failure of such an emis-  
sion related part, the part will be repaired or  
replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER.  
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI-  
TIES: As the lawn and garden equipment en-  
gine owner, you are responsible for the per-  
formance of the required maintenance listed  
in your instruction manual. POULAN/WEED  
EATER recommends that you retain all re-  
ceipts covering maintenance on your lawn  
and garden equipment engine, but POU-  
LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty  
solely for the lack of receipts or for your fail-  
ure to ensure the performance of all sched-  
uled maintenance. As the lawn and garden  
equipment engine owner, you should be  
aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may  
deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and  
garden equipment engine or a part of it has  
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-  
tenance, unapproved modifications, or the  
use of parts not made or approved by the  
original equipment manufacturer. You are  
responsible for presenting your lawn and  
garden equipment engine to a POULAN/  
WEED EATER authorized repair center as  
soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs  
should be completed in a reasonable amount  
of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have  
any questions regarding your warranty  
rights and responsibilities, you should con-  
tact your nearest authorized service center  
or call POULAN/WEED EATER at  
1--800--554--6723.  
WARRANTY COM-  
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period  
begins on the date the lawn and garden  
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH  
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OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for  
a period of two years from the initial date of  
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR  
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or  
replacement of any warranted part will be  
performed at no charge to the owner at an  
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servic-  
ing center. If you have any questions regard-  
ing your warranty rights and responsibilities,  
you should contact your nearest authorized  
service center or call POULAN/WEED EAT-  
ER at 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY PE-  
RIOD: Any warranted part which is not  
scheduled for replacement as required  
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for  
regular inspection to the effect of “repair or  
replace as necessary” shall be warranted for  
2 years. Any warranted part which is sched-  
uled for replacement as required mainte-  
nance shall be warranted for the period of  
time up to the first scheduled replacement  
point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner  
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor  
which leads to the determination that a war-  
ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work  
is performed at an approved POULAN/  
WEED EATER servicing center. CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED  
EATER may be liable for damages to other  
engine components caused by the failure of  
a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT  
IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by  
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance  
are not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED  
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts  
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty  
claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to  
cover failures of warranted parts caused by  
the use of add--on or modified parts. HOW  
TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any ques-  
tions regarding your warranty rights and re-  
sponsibilities, you should contact your near-  
est authorized service center or call  
POULAN/WEED  
EATER  
at  
1--800--554--6723 . WHERE TO GET WAR-  
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-  
pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED  
EATER  
service  
centers.  
call:  
1--800--554--6723. MAINTENANCE, RE-  
PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION  
RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/WEED  
EATER approved replacement part used in  
the performance of any warranty mainte-  
nance or repair on emission related parts will  
be provided without charge to the owner if  
the part is under warranty. EMISSION CON-  
TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carbure-  
tor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up  
to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.  
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner  
is responsible for the performance of all re-  
quired maintenance as defined in the in-  
struction manual.  
The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.  
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.  
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