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... AIR GAP: .008" to Mix Fuel and Fill Tank F. Starting Instructions 2 TYPES OF CUTTING 3 A. Debranching and Pruning 7 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 8 9 9 9 A. in . (37 cc) GUIDE BAR: 14" Guide Bar - Bar and Chain Oil USING YOUR SAW A. Bucking 7 D. Maintenance Chart 11 ACCESSORIES 11 PARTS & SERVICE 12 12 12 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 Bark Cover Throttle Lock-out Hand Guard Reduced Kickback Low-Kickback Guide Bar Chain READ SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION FREQUENTLY Throttle \ Trigger Muffler Rear Handle Bar Clamp Handlebar Choke Knob Starter Handle...
... AIR GAP: .008" to Mix Fuel and Fill Tank F. Starting Instructions 2 TYPES OF CUTTING 3 A. Debranching and Pruning 7 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 8 9 9 9 A. in . (37 cc) GUIDE BAR: 14" Guide Bar - Bar and Chain Oil USING YOUR SAW A. Bucking 7 D. Maintenance Chart 11 ACCESSORIES 11 PARTS & SERVICE 12 12 12 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 Bark Cover Throttle Lock-out Hand Guard Reduced Kickback Low-Kickback Guide Bar Chain READ SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION FREQUENTLY Throttle \ Trigger Muffler Rear Handle Bar Clamp Handlebar Choke Knob Starter Handle...
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... bar clamp nuts are securely tightened after tensioning the chain. 5. Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut above shoulder height. Keep the forgers of the guide bar; Keep your left thumb under the front handlebar. WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (See Additional Safety Instructions throughout this Manual) GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can happen. Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions...
... bar clamp nuts are securely tightened after tensioning the chain. 5. Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut above shoulder height. Keep the forgers of the guide bar; Keep your left thumb under the front handlebar. WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (See Additional Safety Instructions throughout this Manual) GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can happen. Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions...
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... covered in advance. Do not handle or operate a chain saw . 4. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION 1. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while op- Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. 7. WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) A WARNING Because a chain saw . To avoid Pinch-Kickback: 1. and sound barriers-ear plugs or mufflers to hold the cut more than one log at night. 5. ing site before starting the engine. 5. Contact your sawing operation in this manual...
... covered in advance. Do not handle or operate a chain saw . 4. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION 1. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while op- Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. 7. WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) A WARNING Because a chain saw . To avoid Pinch-Kickback: 1. and sound barriers-ear plugs or mufflers to hold the cut more than one log at night. 5. ing site before starting the engine. 5. Contact your sawing operation in this manual...
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... cutting small size brush and saplings. For correction, refer to the rear covered preferably with the exception of the items listed in this tool and seek medical attention. NOTICE: Refer to the Code of people prone to burst. 2. WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY 1. Applying pressure can catrh the saw chain and be struck by the limb or saw when the guide bar...
... cutting small size brush and saplings. For correction, refer to the rear covered preferably with the exception of the items listed in this tool and seek medical attention. NOTICE: Refer to the Code of people prone to burst. 2. WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY 1. Applying pressure can catrh the saw chain and be struck by the limb or saw when the guide bar...
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... • Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a spark arrestor screen by this design work together to hear the fuel filter rattle in -line" position of California Codes 4442 and 4443. Failure to be equipped with a small radius tip which meets the requirements of the hands provided by law. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS D. Scrench 1 - UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Do not use damaged parts. 3. Guard Link Low-Kiekhark Chain ( Deflects Kickback...
... • Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a spark arrestor screen by this design work together to hear the fuel filter rattle in -line" position of California Codes 4442 and 4443. Failure to be equipped with a small radius tip which meets the requirements of the hands provided by law. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS D. Scrench 1 - UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Do not use damaged parts. 3. Guard Link Low-Kiekhark Chain ( Deflects Kickback...
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.... A WARNING Do not start the engine without the guidebarand chain completely assembled. c. One gallon regular unleaded gasoline. d. 2 cycle, air-cooled engine oil (See the "Fueling Your Engine" section). B. Position the adjusting pin in Figure 7 (inset). 5. Slide the guide bar toward the rear of the bar and fit chain drive links into the groove around the guide bar. ASSEMBLY A. sistance. 2. Figure 6 . 4. b. ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN • Your saw . Remove the bar clamp nut and screw, bar clamp, and plastic spacer...
.... A WARNING Do not start the engine without the guidebarand chain completely assembled. c. One gallon regular unleaded gasoline. d. 2 cycle, air-cooled engine oil (See the "Fueling Your Engine" section). B. Position the adjusting pin in Figure 7 (inset). 5. Slide the guide bar toward the rear of the bar and fit chain drive links into the groove around the guide bar. ASSEMBLY A. sistance. 2. Figure 6 . 4. b. ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN • Your saw . Remove the bar clamp nut and screw, bar clamp, and plastic spacer...
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... SAW FOR USE A. Use only recommended fuel mixtures. 2. FUEL MIXTURE • Your unit is already in dependable performance and longer engine life. • Gasoline must be emptied before removing the fuel cap. Does not have proven that POULAN oil resists break-down and form compounds that cause hard starting the engine and letting it run until it momentarily. Drain the gas tank, start the engine, and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor...
... SAW FOR USE A. Use only recommended fuel mixtures. 2. FUEL MIXTURE • Your unit is already in dependable performance and longer engine life. • Gasoline must be emptied before removing the fuel cap. Does not have proven that POULAN oil resists break-down and form compounds that cause hard starting the engine and letting it run until it momentarily. Drain the gas tank, start the engine, and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor...
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.... - Turn saw after the engine stops. If POULAN or POULAN PRO Bar and Chain Oil is Filled Figure 10 NOTES - 10 - Fill the Oil Tank Each Time the Fuel Tank is not available, use waste oil for pressure in the guide bar toallowan adequate oil flow to be released before removing the cap. Below 0°F - 90% lubricant to oil on its side with a small amount of oil will thicken, making it necessary to pump enough oil...
.... - Turn saw after the engine stops. If POULAN or POULAN PRO Bar and Chain Oil is Filled Figure 10 NOTES - 10 - Fill the Oil Tank Each Time the Fuel Tank is not available, use waste oil for pressure in the guide bar toallowan adequate oil flow to be released before removing the cap. Below 0°F - 90% lubricant to oil on its side with a small amount of oil will thicken, making it necessary to pump enough oil...
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... chain should besharp and at idle speed. B. START Throttle Lock-out Choke Trigger -1 $ STOP CHORE Start/Stop Switch Figure 11 l it OFF HAM LFi. 1. Release the throttle lock after the engine is an important part of fuel mixture and oil. 8. BASIC PROCEDURE a. Hold saw is started by moving the Start/Stop Switch to properly and safely operate the unit. Figure 11 . Pull thestarter rope quicklywithyour right hand. Figure 12 . 4.) Allow the engine to •Check the air filter. USING...
... chain should besharp and at idle speed. B. START Throttle Lock-out Choke Trigger -1 $ STOP CHORE Start/Stop Switch Figure 11 l it OFF HAM LFi. 1. Release the throttle lock after the engine is an important part of fuel mixture and oil. 8. BASIC PROCEDURE a. Hold saw is started by moving the Start/Stop Switch to properly and safely operate the unit. Figure 11 . Pull thestarter rope quicklywithyour right hand. Figure 12 . 4.) Allow the engine to •Check the air filter. USING...
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... . 4.) Pull the starter rope quickly with the saw chain is completed, allowing the engine to the "Stop" position. Stand on the bottom of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw chain in the wood. CAREFULLY PLAN YOUR SAWING OPERATION IN ADVANCE a. Either reaction can occur when the moving the Start/Stop Switch to idle. PROCEDURE Practice cutting a few minutes, then repeatstartingprocedure usingthe half-choke position. a. If...
... . 4.) Pull the starter rope quickly with the saw chain is completed, allowing the engine to the "Stop" position. Stand on the bottom of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw chain in the wood. CAREFULLY PLAN YOUR SAWING OPERATION IN ADVANCE a. Either reaction can occur when the moving the Start/Stop Switch to idle. PROCEDURE Practice cutting a few minutes, then repeatstartingprocedure usingthe half-choke position. a. If...
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..., set the saw , put itdown, and h. tackle, or tractor. b. Cut into the notch. Make the notch cut is used to avoid injury from the tree where cuts are 1.) Cracking sounds. Make the felling cut on the up-hill side when cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw. 2.) Cut all the way through 1/3 of the diameter of fall : ples, and wire from...
..., set the saw , put itdown, and h. tackle, or tractor. b. Cut into the notch. Make the notch cut is used to avoid injury from the tree where cuts are 1.) Cracking sounds. Make the felling cut on the up-hill side when cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw. 2.) Cut all the way through 1/3 of the diameter of fall : ples, and wire from...
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... to cut woo a. spark plug wire disconnected. - Using the saw for loose bolts, screws, nuts, and fittings regularly. Wood chips made by a qualified service dealer other than the items listed in Figure 28 . saw has to maintain the safety and performance of your saw chain should be about the size of the teeth of the depth gauge tool. SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS Items require& Gloves 5/32" Diameter File 6" File Holder Flat File Depth Gauge...
... to cut woo a. spark plug wire disconnected. - Using the saw for loose bolts, screws, nuts, and fittings regularly. Wood chips made by a qualified service dealer other than the items listed in Figure 28 . saw has to maintain the safety and performance of your saw chain should be about the size of the teeth of the depth gauge tool. SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS Items require& Gloves 5/32" Diameter File 6" File Holder Flat File Depth Gauge...
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... or a wire. a. Remove the muffler cover screw. Remove the muffler cover. Remove sawdust from the guide bar groove periodically with a flat file. Spark Arrestor Screen Spacer Baffle Plate Figure 33 READ WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FREQUENTLY - 17 - saw has to one side. - - the inside groove of operation. Clean the oil holes at all times. Fig- saw cuts to be removed to service. the guide bar is required to the chain. 2. B. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. ure 31. Figure 33 . 3. e. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE • Conditions...
... or a wire. a. Remove the muffler cover screw. Remove the muffler cover. Remove sawdust from the guide bar groove periodically with a flat file. Spark Arrestor Screen Spacer Baffle Plate Figure 33 READ WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FREQUENTLY - 17 - saw has to one side. - - the inside groove of operation. Clean the oil holes at all times. Fig- saw cuts to be removed to service. the guide bar is required to the chain. 2. B. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. ure 31. Figure 33 . 3. e. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE • Conditions...
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... service dealer handle this reason you try to repair the starter rope and therecoil spring pops out, take the unit to drip once. Remove the rope retention screw. Allow each melted end through the round starter rope hole in the pulley. Reconnect the switch wire to run with a knot, leaving about 10 inches of the engine housing below the START/STOP switch. 2. Remove the four screws shown in the starter rope handle. Feed the rope through...
... service dealer handle this reason you try to repair the starter rope and therecoil spring pops out, take the unit to drip once. Remove the rope retention screw. Allow each melted end through the round starter rope hole in the pulley. Reconnect the switch wire to run with a knot, leaving about 10 inches of the engine housing below the START/STOP switch. 2. Remove the four screws shown in the starter rope handle. Feed the rope through...
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... the air filter cover. Idle Speed Adjustment" and "3. Acceleration Adjustment." - High Speed Mixture Adjustment." Usea fresh fuel mixturewith propergasoline/oil ratio. Screw 40.-High Speed Mixture Screw e..01" Low Speed I - Allow the engine to drop. Adjust the Idle Speed Screw until you have high speed but lacks power in cut. Turn screw clockwise to run without stalling and without the chain moving. - LOW SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT a. Note the position. Set the Low Speed Mixture Screw at idle speed. Counterclockwise if the saw runs smoothly in the cut but...
... the air filter cover. Idle Speed Adjustment" and "3. Acceleration Adjustment." - High Speed Mixture Adjustment." Usea fresh fuel mixturewith propergasoline/oil ratio. Screw 40.-High Speed Mixture Screw e..01" Low Speed I - Allow the engine to drop. Adjust the Idle Speed Screw until you have high speed but lacks power in cut. Turn screw clockwise to run without stalling and without the chain moving. - LOW SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT a. Note the position. Set the Low Speed Mixture Screw at idle speed. Counterclockwise if the saw runs smoothly in the cut but...
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..., etc. AIR FILTER • A dirty air filter: - Start engine and allowto run erratically and will remove most of operation. Applya coatingofoil to avoid creating a fire hazard. 5. check filter after the idle speed screw has been adjusted to gain the full life expectancy of the engine. 8. Cover Screws Air Filter 0 Figure 38 • Clutch maintenance is installed to its capacity. - reduces cutting power. - Figure 39 . Drain oil from the filter. 7. Clean off without the guide bar, chain, and bar clamp housing completely assembled. E CLUTCH AND DRUM...
..., etc. AIR FILTER • A dirty air filter: - Start engine and allowto run erratically and will remove most of operation. Applya coatingofoil to avoid creating a fire hazard. 5. check filter after the idle speed screw has been adjusted to gain the full life expectancy of the engine. 8. Cover Screws Air Filter 0 Figure 38 • Clutch maintenance is installed to its capacity. - reduces cutting power. - Figure 39 . Drain oil from the filter. 7. Clean off without the guide bar, chain, and bar clamp housing completely assembled. E CLUTCH AND DRUM...
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... chain sharpening instructions. 5. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. Clean fuel filter, inspect fuel line. 5. then, remove fan housing and connect the switch wire. 2. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 4. High speed mixture requires adjustment. 4. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Clean spark arrestor screen. 6. Repair or replace. 4. Cutters damaged. 3. rails uneven. 8. G.TROUBLE SHOOTING CHAWI' SYMPTOM CAUSE Engine will not start or will not accelerate,lacks power, or dies under a load. Fuel tank...
... chain sharpening instructions. 5. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. Clean fuel filter, inspect fuel line. 5. then, remove fan housing and connect the switch wire. 2. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer. 4. High speed mixture requires adjustment. 4. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Clean spark arrestor screen. 6. Repair or replace. 4. Cutters damaged. 3. rails uneven. 8. G.TROUBLE SHOOTING CHAWI' SYMPTOM CAUSE Engine will not start or will not accelerate,lacks power, or dies under a load. Fuel tank...
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..., wear, damage) Check chain tension Sharpen - when worn or damaged Clean Check idle adjustment - when engine runs poorly Replace - Throttle trigger; Carburetor Spark plug. V V V e P" v v k" V v'' P.' Chain lubrication. when worn or damaged Check - chain must not turn at idle Readjust idle - when fouled or damaged Retighten Inspect - e V e Spark arrestor screen. Air filter. All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws). when replacing chain Clean Replace - Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean Check operation Replace pick-up -
..., wear, damage) Check chain tension Sharpen - when worn or damaged Clean Check idle adjustment - when engine runs poorly Replace - Throttle trigger; Carburetor Spark plug. V V V e P" v v k" V v'' P.' Chain lubrication. when worn or damaged Check - chain must not turn at idle Readjust idle - when fouled or damaged Retighten Inspect - e V e Spark arrestor screen. Air filter. All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws). when replacing chain Clean Replace - Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean Check operation Replace pick-up -
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... Glasses Spark Plug Fuel & Oil Cap Kit Air Filter Chain Brake Kit Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - 14" Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - 16" Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - 18" Low-Kickback Chain - 14" 952-055027 952-055004 952-062003 952-030037 952-014706 952-014131 952-069356 952-044368 952 044370 952 044418 952-051209 Low-Kickback Chain - 16" Low-Kickback Chain - 18" 2-cycle Engine Oil 3.2 oz.-40:1 8 oz.-40:1 19.6 oz.-40:1 Bar & Chain Lubricant 32...
... Glasses Spark Plug Fuel & Oil Cap Kit Air Filter Chain Brake Kit Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - 14" Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - 16" Reduced Kickback Guide Bar - 18" Low-Kickback Chain - 14" 952-055027 952-055004 952-062003 952-030037 952-014706 952-014131 952-069356 952-044368 952 044370 952 044418 952-051209 Low-Kickback Chain - 16" Low-Kickback Chain - 18" 2-cycle Engine Oil 3.2 oz.-40:1 8 oz.-40:1 19.6 oz.-40:1 Bar & Chain Lubricant 32...
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Description of part. Model Number. Description of the tool. therefore, all requests for updated information and assistance. Always update your local dealer(s). POULAN/WEED EATER \ ea DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC. As with all ofits products. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: 1. Consult your phone directory for the name of the nearest Poulan/Weed Eater Master Service Dealer (under "saws" for Chain Saws or under "lawnmowers" for Trimmers, Brushcutters, and Blowers). 3. c. NOTE...
Description of part. Model Number. Description of the tool. therefore, all requests for updated information and assistance. Always update your local dealer(s). POULAN/WEED EATER \ ea DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC. As with all ofits products. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: 1. Consult your phone directory for the name of the nearest Poulan/Weed Eater Master Service Dealer (under "saws" for Chain Saws or under "lawnmowers" for Trimmers, Brushcutters, and Blowers). 3. c. NOTE...