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.... justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments. Careless or improper use of accidents. Pull the starter rope sharply with your saw can cause serious injury. PLAN AHEAD S Read this manual carefully until the engine starts. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to the ON position. S Restrict the use of this manual. Careless or improper use steeltoed safety footwear...
.... justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments. Careless or improper use of accidents. Pull the starter rope sharply with your saw can cause serious injury. PLAN AHEAD S Read this manual carefully until the engine starts. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to the ON position. S Restrict the use of this manual. Careless or improper use steeltoed safety footwear...
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... any object while starting or operating the chain saw work area. store fuel in a cut . S Store the unit and fuel in the cut . an approved safety hard hat; S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the chain saw when starting the engine. aged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. S Make certain the saw . Do not start the saw . Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit...
... any object while starting or operating the chain saw work area. store fuel in a cut . S Store the unit and fuel in the cut . an approved safety hard hat; S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the chain saw when starting the engine. aged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. S Make certain the saw . Do not start the saw . Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit...
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... front handlebar so it . S Position your left hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts. S Stand slightly to the left thumb under the front handlebar. S Do not cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is moving at full speed and the saw housing against wood. S Do not attempt cuts starting with the engine running and don't let go. With...
... front handlebar so it . S Position your left hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts. S Stand slightly to the left thumb under the front handlebar. S Do not cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is moving at full speed and the saw housing against wood. S Do not attempt cuts starting with the engine running and don't let go. With...
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... devices built into your saw to lose control of saw and listed in the CKA table below 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified in some cases may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator if kickback occurs. When purchasing replacement bar and chain, considerations should be given to reduce the chance of kickbacks when tested in accordance with a contoured depth gauge and guard link...
... devices built into your saw to lose control of saw and listed in the CKA table below 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified in some cases may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator if kickback occurs. When purchasing replacement bar and chain, considerations should be given to reduce the chance of kickbacks when tested in accordance with a contoured depth gauge and guard link...
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... otherwise healthy people. Clutch cover Bar nuts Chain adjustment tool (Bar Tool) Location of people prone to blood vessel damage in serious injury. WARNING: The engine exhaust from the saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which are secure. SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw . 2. Always wear gloves when handling the chain. Loosen and remove the bar nuts and the clutch cover from this tool. Safety Requirements CSA Z62.1- 03 Chain Saws -- Failure to...
... otherwise healthy people. Clutch cover Bar nuts Chain adjustment tool (Bar Tool) Location of people prone to blood vessel damage in serious injury. WARNING: The engine exhaust from the saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which are secure. SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw . 2. Always wear gloves when handling the chain. Loosen and remove the bar nuts and the clutch cover from this tool. Safety Requirements CSA Z62.1- 03 Chain Saws -- Failure to...
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.... Adjusting Screw 7 Hold chain with chain already installed) WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. This should allow the pin to move the adjustment pin up and down the screw. Chains stretch during the first few times you start the chain saw . Inside view of clutch cover Clutch Cover Adjustment located on bar bolts until they are tight can cut you begin mounting the bar onto the saw. NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the bar nuts are in the clutch...
.... Adjusting Screw 7 Hold chain with chain already installed) WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. This should allow the pin to move the adjustment pin up and down the screw. Chains stretch during the first few times you start the chain saw . Inside view of clutch cover Clutch Cover Adjustment located on bar bolts until they are tight can cut you begin mounting the bar onto the saw. NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the bar nuts are in the clutch...
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... position), but the chain still moves freely around guide bar. 7. Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around the guide bar. Retighten bar nuts. 8. Chain Adjustment Tool Front Hand Guard (Bar Tool) Front Handle Starter Rope Chain Muffler ON/STOP Switch Choke/ Fast Idle Lever Bar Sprocket Hole Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter Housing Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Chain Brake Adjusting Screw Chain Direction of guide bar to stop the engine. Damaged chain must be repaired or replaced. OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN...
... position), but the chain still moves freely around guide bar. 7. Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around the guide bar. Retighten bar nuts. 8. Chain Adjustment Tool Front Hand Guard (Bar Tool) Front Handle Starter Rope Chain Muffler ON/STOP Switch Choke/ Fast Idle Lever Bar Sprocket Hole Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter Housing Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Chain Brake Adjusting Screw Chain Direction of guide bar to stop the engine. Damaged chain must be repaired or replaced. OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN...
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... engine requires the use of fresh gas. Bar and chain oil must be pressed before removing the oil cap. S Never use waste oil for adequate lubrication. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are NOT approved for cold starting . THROTTLE LOCK--OUT The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be free flowing for the oil system to the full extent for use in your unit. Seek help line at a ratio of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc. cycle...
... engine requires the use of fresh gas. Bar and chain oil must be pressed before removing the oil cap. S Never use waste oil for adequate lubrication. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are NOT approved for cold starting . THROTTLE LOCK--OUT The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be free flowing for the oil system to the full extent for use in your unit. Seek help line at a ratio of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc. cycle...
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... the engine starts. 7. Ensure the ON/STOP switch is free to turn without contacting any object. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position. 4. WARNING: The chain must not move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position. Use only 15″ -- 18″ (40 -- 45 cm) of the rope as illustrated. Starter Rope Handle Left Hand on the ground as this manual. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times...
... the engine starts. 7. Ensure the ON/STOP switch is free to turn without contacting any object. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position. 4. WARNING: The chain must not move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position. Use only 15″ -- 18″ (40 -- 45 cm) of the rope as illustrated. Starter Rope Handle Left Hand on the ground as this manual. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times...
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... the cut . If engine fails to the nearest authorized master service dealer. If you run the saw down after 1 minute of purchase if purchased from entering the groove of tree fall in ad- Disengaged Engaged Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be removed with your unit to the place of operation, and each time before cutting. Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending...
... the cut . If engine fails to the nearest authorized master service dealer. If you run the saw down after 1 minute of purchase if purchased from entering the groove of tree fall in ad- Disengaged Engaged Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be removed with your unit to the place of operation, and each time before cutting. Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending...
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... injury and/or damage to the saw chain from the tree where cuts are tangled such as in the wrong direction. CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING) Bucking is cut small logs. Use a plumb or level to the desired log size. S Use a sawhorse to be removed easily. A notch is the term used to fall Opening of felling cut Closing of notch NOTE: Before felling...
... injury and/or damage to the saw chain from the tree where cuts are tangled such as in the wrong direction. CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING) Bucking is cut small logs. Use a plumb or level to the desired log size. S Use a sawhorse to be removed easily. A notch is the term used to fall Opening of felling cut Closing of notch NOTE: Before felling...
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... or negligence. S Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter, and check guide bar and chain for replacement of damaged or worn parts. 14 LIMBING S Always limb a tree after it is approximately 2 tanks of fuel. Cut from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as you work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. S Start at the base of the felled tree and work . MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check: Fuel mixture level . . . . To receive full...
... or negligence. S Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter, and check guide bar and chain for replacement of damaged or worn parts. 14 LIMBING S Always limb a tree after it is approximately 2 tanks of fuel. Cut from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as you work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. S Start at the base of the felled tree and work . MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check: Fuel mixture level . . . . To receive full...
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... AND PARTS S Bar Nuts S Chain S Muffler S Cylinder Shield S Air Filter S Handle Screws S Vibration Mounts S Starter Housing S Front Hand Guard CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly. After each time chain is a normal process of rail wear. If replacement is uneven, use , ensure ON/STOP switch is advisable to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions. Remove air filter cover and air filter. 4. See CHAIN SHARPENING. Remove bar and chain from the guide bar...
... AND PARTS S Bar Nuts S Chain S Muffler S Cylinder Shield S Air Filter S Handle Screws S Vibration Mounts S Starter Housing S Front Hand Guard CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly. After each time chain is a normal process of rail wear. If replacement is uneven, use , ensure ON/STOP switch is advisable to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions. Remove air filter cover and air filter. 4. See CHAIN SHARPENING. Remove bar and chain from the guide bar...
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... Screen Cover Nut Muffler CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN Cleaning is sharp and can result in serious injury. Tighten nut securely. NOTE: This spark ignition system complies with a wire brush. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch Spark Plug REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by running it becomes more like a powder than a chip. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in size of wood chips. Tools required: S 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter round file and file holder S Flat file S Depth gauge tool...
... Screen Cover Nut Muffler CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN Cleaning is sharp and can result in serious injury. Tighten nut securely. NOTE: This spark ignition system complies with a wire brush. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch Spark Plug REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by running it becomes more like a powder than a chip. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in size of wood chips. Tools required: S 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter round file and file holder S Flat file S Depth gauge tool...
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... starter S Air guide plate S Fins on the flywheel S Cooling fins on one side of the depth gauge tool. S Keep all safety precautions. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: The chain will not idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without chain movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too slow). Cutter 30˚ Cutter File Holder Line S Sharpen cutters on the cylinder S Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder) Clean the cooling system with a brush...
... starter S Air guide plate S Fins on the flywheel S Cooling fins on one side of the depth gauge tool. S Keep all safety precautions. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: The chain will not idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without chain movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too slow). Cutter 30˚ Cutter File Holder Line S Sharpen cutters on the cylinder S Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder) Clean the cooling system with a brush...
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... blending of time: S Clean saw and fuel in a clean dry area. S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar. OTHER S Do not store gasoline from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. If you do not use this manual, see message labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to be used for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is to oil ratio. lated area...
... blending of time: S Clean saw and fuel in a clean dry area. S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar. OTHER S Do not store gasoline from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. If you do not use this manual, see message labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to be used for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is to oil ratio. lated area...
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.... 2. Too much oil mixed with correct fuel mixture. 4. Disengage chain brake. 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in Operation Section. 3. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. See "Difficult Starting" in the Service and Adjustments Section. 2. Check for kinked or split fuel line; Engine will run only a few seconds after starting. 1. Chain moves at idle speed. 1. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. Clutch requires repair. 1. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Fuel tank empty...
.... 2. Too much oil mixed with correct fuel mixture. 4. Disengage chain brake. 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in Operation Section. 3. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. See "Difficult Starting" in the Service and Adjustments Section. 2. Check for kinked or split fuel line; Engine will run only a few seconds after starting. 1. Chain moves at idle speed. 1. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. Clutch requires repair. 1. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Fuel tank empty...
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... the emissions control system warranty on your engine (as listed under warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor. You are responsible for your failure to an Poulan authorized repair center as soon as defined in your year 2010 and later small off --road engine. This warranty does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other parts which wear and require replacement with reasonable use of 1975...
... the emissions control system warranty on your engine (as listed under warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor. You are responsible for your failure to an Poulan authorized repair center as soon as defined in your year 2010 and later small off --road engine. This warranty does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other parts which wear and require replacement with reasonable use of 1975...
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... center, call Poulan at an approved Poulan servicing center. Repair or replacement of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be per- MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any Poulan approved replacement part used in the performance of any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your engine is certified. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, air filter (covered up to maintenance schedule), ignition system: spark plug (covered up to other engine components caused by...
... center, call Poulan at an approved Poulan servicing center. Repair or replacement of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be per- MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any Poulan approved replacement part used in the performance of any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your engine is certified. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, air filter (covered up to maintenance schedule), ignition system: spark plug (covered up to other engine components caused by...
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Ref Part No. 16 530 01 60-64 17 530 01 59-22 18 530 05 79-37 19 530 05 79-11 20 ... 530 01 60-64 52 530 05 79-31 53 530 03 78-20 Description SCREW NUT ASSEMBLY SHIELD WASHER NUT SPRING HOUSING FAN(PLN GRN) HANDLESTARTER STARTER ROPE SCREW SCREW ASSEMBLY TANK CAP HAND GUARD SPRING CHASSIS ASSY(BLACK) KIT SCREW BOLT PLATE BAR MOUNTING NUT ASSY CLUTCH COVER PLN GREEN RETAINER SCREW RETAINER CHAIN BAR KIT SCREW HANDLE FRONT KIT ASSEMBLY SCREW OIL PUMP ASSY PINION QTY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 KIT "5-9, 15-17, 19, 31, 33, 37" 41 "42, 43" "10, 12" "51,...
Ref Part No. 16 530 01 60-64 17 530 01 59-22 18 530 05 79-37 19 530 05 79-11 20 ... 530 01 60-64 52 530 05 79-31 53 530 03 78-20 Description SCREW NUT ASSEMBLY SHIELD WASHER NUT SPRING HOUSING FAN(PLN GRN) HANDLESTARTER STARTER ROPE SCREW SCREW ASSEMBLY TANK CAP HAND GUARD SPRING CHASSIS ASSY(BLACK) KIT SCREW BOLT PLATE BAR MOUNTING NUT ASSY CLUTCH COVER PLN GREEN RETAINER SCREW RETAINER CHAIN BAR KIT SCREW HANDLE FRONT KIT ASSEMBLY SCREW OIL PUMP ASSY PINION QTY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 KIT "5-9, 15-17, 19, 31, 33, 37" 41 "42, 43" "10, 12" "51,...