Poulan 3450 Chainsaw User Manual
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1. equipment engine is purchased LENGTH 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 re garding your warranty rights and responsi bilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WAR RANTY PERIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as re quired 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 scheduled for replacement as re quired maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that par DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be 12 charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective ifthe diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN WEED EATER servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES POULAN WEED EATER may be li able for damages to other engine compo nents 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 o2. carbu retor includes limiter caps Plastic caps on the mixture screws do not force the screws beyond the stops of the limiter caps or dam age will occur Do not remove these caps Small adjustments will affect your unit Do not adjust more than 1 16th turn without checking performance CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is acomplicated task that requires special tools We recommended you refer chain sharpening to aprofessional chain sharpener IGNITION TIMING Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug yearly Gap to 025 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 e Before storing drain all fuel from the unit Start engine and allow to run until it stops e Clean the unit before storing Pay particu lar attention to the air intake area keeping itfree of debris Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces e 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 e Store in a
3. the chain when the bar nuts are tight can cause damage Checking the tension Use the screwdriver end of the combination screwdriver wrench 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 be low the bar 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 chain tension by loosening the bar clamp nuts and turning adjusting screw 1 4 of aturn while lifting up on the bar e If chain is too tight turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn counterclockwise e If chain is too loose turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn clockwise e Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the bar clamp nuts with the assembly tool Recheck chain tension Tension is correct when chain does not sag below the bar but still can be moved around the bar Adjusting Screw FUELING amp LUBRICATION 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 Weed Eater 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 When mixin
4. the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part the part will be re paired or replaced by POULAN WEED EAT ER OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSI BILITIES As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you are responsi ble for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner s Manual POULAN WEED EATER recommends that you retain all receipts covering mainte nance on your lawn and garden equipment engine but POULAN WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you should be aware that POULAN WEED EAT ER may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and garden equipment engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance unapproved modi fications or the use of parts not made or ap proved by the original equipment manufac turer You are responsible for presenting your lawn and garden equipment engine to a POULAN WEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as aproblem exists Warran ty repairs should be completed in a reason able amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized ser vice 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
5. 3 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 arrestor 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 Arrestor 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 ASSEMBLY The assembly tool provided with your saw is the only tool needed for assembly Pro tective gloves not provided should be worn during assembly ATTACHING THE BAR amp CHAIN If not already attached WARNING Recheck each assembly step if the saw is received assembled Al ways wear gloves when handling the chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving e Loosen and remove the clamp nuts and the bar clamp from the saw e Remove the plastic shipping spacer if present Shipping Spacer Assembly Bar 6 e 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 al
6. JOEPIE Please do not return unit to retailer Por favor no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra Veuillez ne pas retourner l outil au d taillant 1 800 554 6723 www poulan com Operator s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de L utilisateur 3450 3750 r m 0 U gt zZ O WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury ADVERTENCIA Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e enstrucciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves Frigidaire Home Products Augusta GA 30907 WCI Outdoor Products Inc 530087292 12 07 99 SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting ad justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments Because a chain saw is a high speed wood cutting tool special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury PLAN AHEAD e Read this manual carefully until you com pletely understand and can follow all safe ty rules precautions and operating in structions before attempting to use the unit Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules precautions and operating instruc tions found in th
7. cessary Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Evena small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and increase the possibility of kickback Practice cutting afew small logs using the following techniques to get the feel of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting 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 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 avoid losing control when cut is com plete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut Stop the engine before setting the saw down TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES WARNING Do not cut near buildings or electrical wires if you do not know the direc tion 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 as fall is un predictable Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad vance You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing Check for broken or dead branches which can fall on you causing serious injury Natural conditions that can cause a tree to fall in a particular direction include e The wind directio
8. d Pull In e Always begin cutting with engine at full speed and saw housing against wood e Use wedges made of plastic or wood Never use metal to hold the cut open Kickback Path AN Clear the work area avoid obstructions W REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK e Recognize that kickback can happen With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide bar 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 through a particular log or branch e Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can in crease the chance of kickback occurring Follow manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check tension at regular intervals with the en gine stopped never with engine running Make sure the bar clamp nuts are secure ly tightened after tensioning the chain Begin and continue cutting at full speed If chain is moving ata slower speed there is greater chance of kickback occurring Cut one log at a time Use extreme caution when re entering a previous cut Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar plunge cuts e Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chai
9. 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 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start e Ignition switch off e Engine flooded e Fuel tank empty Spark plug not firing Fuel not reaching carburetor Engine will not idle properly e Carburetor requires adjustment e Crankshaft seals worn Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load e Air filter dirty e Spark plug fouled e Carburetor requires adjustment Engine smokes excessively e Too much oil mixed with gasoline LIMITED WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS Div WCI Outdoor Products Inc warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulanr or Poulan Pror 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 1 YEAR Parts and Labor when used for Household purposes 60 DAYS Parts and Labor when used for Commercial Professional or Income Pro ducing purposes 30 DAYS Parts and Labor if used for rent al purposes Thi
10. erious injury to the operator help ers bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one handed operation A chain saw is in tended for two handed use Operate the chain saw only in a well venti lated outdoor area Do not operate saw from a ladder or ina tree unless you are specifically trained to do so 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 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 Stop the engine before setting the saw down Be alert for springback when cutting a limb that is under tension so you will not be struck by the limb or saw when the ten sion in the wood fibers is released MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER Have all chain saw service performed bya qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance sec tion of this manual For example if im proper tools are used to remove or hold the flywheel when servicing the clutch structural damage to the flywheel can oc cur and cause the flywheel to burst Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released For correction refer to Carburetor Adjust ments Never modify your saw in any way Use only attachments supplied or specifically recommended by the manufacturer Keep the handles d
11. es engine perform ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean after every 5 hours of operation Cleaning the air filter e 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 e Remove the parts as illustrated e Wash the filter in soap and water e Replace parts BAR MAINTENANCE If your saw cuts to one side has to be forced through the cut or been run with animprop er amount of bar lubrication it may be nec essary to service your bar A worn bar will damage your chain and make cutting difficult Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of the bar are worn e Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of operation e Remove sawdust from bar groove period ically with a wire or putty knife Guide Bar Groove Oil Holes CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage your unit We recommend you contact an Autho rized Service Dealer for adjustments IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT Turn the Idle 10 Speed Screw clockwise until it stops Now turn the screw counterclockwise 4 1 2 turns This should allow the engine to run without the chain turning Ifthe chain moves at idle speed do not use your unit Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Idle speed is correct when engine runs without stalling and chain does not turn MIXTURE ADJUSTMENTS If your
12. f 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 nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty services or repairs 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 CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Car buretor Ignition System Spark Plug cov ered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the perfor mance of all required maintenance as de fined in the owner s manual
13. g fuel follow the instructions printed on the container Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION The bar and chain require continuous lu brication Lubrication is provided by the au tomatic 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 discoloration 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 POULAN or POULAN PRO bar and chain oil is recommended to protect your unit against excessive wear from heat and friction POULAN or POULAN PRO oil resists high temperature thinning If POULAN or POULAN PRO bar and chain oil is not available use a good grade SAE 30 oil e Never use waste oil for bar and chain lu brication e Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap STARTING WARNING The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURE TOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual Avoid contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns To stop the engine move the switch to the STOP or OFF position To start the engine hold the saw f
14. h the choke knob to the off position Then squeeze and release the throttle trigger to release the fast idle allowing the engine to idle Below 40 degrees allow the engine to warm up 30 seconds to one minute at half choke Push choke knob to the off posi tion Then squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow engine to idle For a warm engine e Move on stop switch to the ON position e Press the throttle lockout with your right hand Squeeze and hold the throttle trig ger Press and hold the fast idle lock with your forefinger release the throttle trig ger e Be sure choke is in the OFF position e Pull the starter handle until engine starts e Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow engine to idle Difficult starting or 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 ignition switch is in the ON or START 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 chart or call your Authorized Service Dealer CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS e Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc e Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object Inspect the saw and repair parts as ne
15. h to form a hinge This hinge will help prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction Final cut here 2 inches above center of notch ll First cut uN Nl gt Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall Opening of felling J cut NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall Use wood or plastic wedges but never steel or iron to avoid kickback and chain damage e 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 e As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned re treat path e Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn t fall completely set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch block and tackle or tractor To avoid injury do not cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw CUTTING A FALLEN TREE BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fall en tree to the desired log length WARNING Do not stand on the log be ing cut Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control Do not stand downhill of the log being cut Important points Cut only one log at a time e Cut shattered wood very carefully sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward op erator Use a sawhorse to cut small logs Never allow another per
16. ibed in the bucking section Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch saw PRUNING WARNING Limit pruning to limbs shoul der height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a profes sional to do the job e Make your first cut 1 3 of the way through the bottom of the limb 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 MA FT Second cut Z Third cut y First cut SERVICE We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check For Fuel Mixture Level Before each use Bar Lubrication Before each use Chain Tension Before each use Chain Sharpness Before each use Damaged parts Before each use Loose caps Before each use Loose fasteners Before each use Inspect and Clean Bar hence eee es Before each use Complete saw After each use Clean cylinder fins After each use Airfilter Every 5 hours Spark arrestor 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 evapora tive emissions A dirty air filter decreas
17. igns into a hole in the bar Adjustment Screw e Turn the adjusting screw counterclock wise to move the adjusting pin almost as far as it will go to the rear This should al low the pin to be near the correct position Further adjustment may be necessary as you mount the bar Mount the bar as illustrated Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw as far as possible Prepare the chain by checking the proper direction Without following the illustration it is easy to place the chain on the saw the wrong direction Use the illustration of the chain to determine the proper direction Tip of Bar my CA Aol e De y 4 Y A noe wer Proper chain direction Place the chain onto the sprocket located behind the clutch drum Fit the chain be tween the teeth in the sprocket Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into groove around the guide bar After chain is installed pull bar forward until chain is snug in the groove of the bar Hold guide bar against the saw frame making 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 bar clamp Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten finger tight Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts CHAIN TENSION including units with chain already installed NOTE When adjusting chain tension make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only Attempting to tension
18. irmly on the ground as illustrated below Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object e Move switch to the START or ON position IGNITION N SWITCH START ON stop OFF STOP Use only 15 18 of rope per pull Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope 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 Do not cut material with the choke lever at the FULL position For cold engine or warm engine after run ning out of fuel e Pull the choke lever out to the full extent CHOKE LEVER SIDE VIEW Ah TA Choke Lever OFF FULL Press the throttle lockout with your right hand Squeeze and hold the throttle trig ger Press and hold the fast idle lock with your forefinger release the throttle trig ger NOTE If the throttle trigger is squeezed during starting it will be necessary to re set the fast idle lock Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine attempts to start then push the choke lever to the half posi tion Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts Above 40 degrees allow the engine to run for approximately five seconds then pus
19. is manual Hearing Safety Hat Protection Eye aio Protection Snug Fitting Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Y Safety Chaps y Safety Shoes XQ Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwear with non slip soles snug fitting clothing heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection such as non fog ging vented goggles or face screen an approved safety hard hat and sound bar riers ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing Regular users should have hear ing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing Secure hair above shoulder length Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running Keep children bystanders and animals a minimum of 30 feet 10 Meters away from the work area Do not allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued ill or upset or if you have taken alcohol drugs or medication You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert Chain saw work is strenuous If you have any condi tion that might be aggravated by strenu ous work check with your doctor before operating a chain saw Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and if you are felling trees a planned re treat path OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY Do not operate a chain saw with one hand S
20. n e Use Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain specified for your saw MAINTAIN CONTROL e 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 encircling and your left thumb under the front handle bar Keep your right hand completely around the rear handle whether your are right handed or left handed Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked Elbow locked Thumb on underside of handlebar e Position your left hand on the front han dlebar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when mak ing bucking cuts Never reverse right and left hand positions for any type of cutting Stand to the left of the saw Never reverse hand positions e Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet e Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being ina direct line with the cutting chain e Do not overreach You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control of saw e Do not cut above shoulder height It is dif ficult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES 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 achain saw user do not rely
21. n and speed e The lean of the tree The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain Use aplumb or level to de termine the direction of tree lean e Weight and branches on one side e Surrounding trees and obstacles Look for decay and rot Ifthe trunk is rotted it can snap and fall toward the operator 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 sta ples and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made Plan a clear retreat path 8 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 desired direction of fall After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree the tree will tend to fall into the notch NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE e 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 cutting the bottom of the notch See il lustration Once the notch is cut remove the notch of wood from the tree e After removing the cutout of wood 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 notc
22. n line position of the hands pro vided by this design work together to give balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back toward the operator if kickback occurs ANSI B175 1 1991 American National Standard for Powered Tools Gasoline Powered Chain Saw Safety Require ments NOTE If this saw is to be used for com mercial logging you must order and install a chain brake to comply with Feder al OSHA Regulations for Commercial Log ging Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 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 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 SPECIAL NOTICE Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 444
23. 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 e 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 re duce the number and seriousness of kick backs when tested in accordance with safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws as set by ANSI B175 1 Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar e T Small Radius Tip Symmetrical Guide Ba Large Radius Tip e Low Kickback Chain designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter Low Kickback Chain has met kickback performance requirements when tested on arepresentative sample of chain saws below 3 8 cubic inch displacement speci fied in ANSI B175 1 Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Low Kickback Ride Into Cutter Chain S _ Can Obstruct Material Chain With High Kickback Potential e Handguard designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar e Position of front and rear handlebars de signed with distance between handles and in line with each other The spread and i
24. r portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object which stops the chain for an instant The result is a light ning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw con trol which can result in serious injury Guard against kickback Rotational Kickback is the rapid upward and backward motion of the chain saw that can occur when the moving saw chain near the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar contacts an object such as a log or a branch Pinch Kickback and Pull In occur when the chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched caught or by contacting a foreign object in the wood 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 Pinch Kickback drives the saw straight back toward the operator Pull In pulls the saw away from the operator Ei ther reaction can result in loss of control and serious injury Avoid Pinch Kickback e Be extremely aware of situations or ob structions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain Do not cut more than one log at a time e Do not twist the saw as the bar is with drawn from an undercut when bucking Avoi
25. ry clean and free of oil or fuel mixture 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 Keep fuel and oil caps screws and fas teners securely tightened Use only Poulan or Poulan Pro accesso ries and replacement parts as recom mended HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION e Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw e 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 engine to cool before refueling e 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 Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw Move at least 10 feet 3 meters from fuel ing site before starting engine Turn the engine off and let saw cool ina non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit 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 KICKBACK WARNING Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut Contact at the uppe
26. s 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 Frigidaire Home Products forthis chain saw Addition ally this warranty does not cover damage caused by improper handling improper maintenance or if the saw is altered in any way which in our judgement affects its con dition or operation This warranty does not cover tune up spark plugs filters starter ropes starter springs chain sharpening bars chains and other parts which wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period This war ranty does not cover predelivery set up installation of guide bar and chain and nor mal adjustments explained inthe operator s manual such as carburetor adjustments and chain tension adjustments This war ranty does not cover transportation costs THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED 11 AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESS LY 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 Frigidaire Home Products policy is
27. son to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot 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 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 Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the saw against the log When over cutting use light downward pressure Undercutting MEN Overcutting Key p Undercutting involves cutting on the un derside of the log with top of saw against the log When undercutting use light upward pressure Hold saw firmly and maintain con trol The saw will tend to push back toward you WARNING Never turn saw upside down to undercut The saw cannot be con trolled in this position First cut on pressure side of log a y y i 3 Second cut Second cut First cut on pressure side of log BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT e Overcut through 1 3 of the diameter of log e Roll log over finish with a second overcut e Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent
28. the saw from pinching Make the first cut on the pressure side to relieve the stress on the log BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND e Remember your first cut is always on the pressure side of the log e Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log e Finish with your second cut Using a support stand 2nd Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut Td LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS e 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 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 Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them LIMBING e Always limb atree after it is cut down Only then can limbing be done safely and properly Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work Start at base of the felled tree and work to ward the top cutting branches and limbs Remove small limbs with one cut Keep the tree between you and the chain as much as possible Remove larger supporting branches with the 1 3 2 3 cutting techniques descr
29. to con tinuously improve its products Therefore Frigidaire Home Products reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models designs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or ob ligation to any purchaser U S EPA CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB LIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency California Air Resources Board and POULAN WEED EATER DIVI SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS 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 designed built and equipped to meet the stringent 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 orimproper 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 Control Warranty Parts List is defective ora defect in the materials or workmanship of
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