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Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Instruction ManualManual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

WARNING:Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions beforeusing this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en-strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesionesgraves.

AVERTISSEMENT:Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le fairepourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

1950 / 2025 / 20502055 / 2075 / 21502175 / 2350 / 2375

LE Series



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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING! This chainsaw can be dangerous! Care-less or improper use cancauseserious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand theinstruction manual beforeusing the chain saw.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any objectshould be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar tomove suddenly upward and backward, which may causese-rious injury.

Always wearappropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

XX_Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the barand chain combination on the label.

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Always disconnectspark plug wire and place wire where it can-not contact spark plug to prevent accidentalstarting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs except carburetoradjustments.Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions mustbe observed to reduce the risk of accidents.Careless or improper use of this tool cancause serious injury.

PLAN AHEADS Read this manual carefully until you com-

pletely understand and can follow all safetyrules, precautions, and operating instruc-tions before attempting to use the unit.

S Restrict the use of your saw to adult userswho understand and can follow safetyrules, precautions, and operating instruc-tions found in this manual.

S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slipgloves; eye protection such as non-fog-ging, vented goggles or face screen; anapproved safety hard hat; and sound barri-ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect yourhearing. Regular users should have hear-ing checked regularly as chain saw noisecan damage hearing. Secure hair aboveshoulder length.

SnugFittingClothing

SafetyShoes

Safety Chaps

Heavy DutyGloves

EyeProtection

HearingProtection

Safety Hat

S Keep all parts of your body away from thechain when the engine is running.

S Keep children, bystanders, and animals aminimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away fromthe work area. Do not allow other peopleor animals to be near the chain saw whenstarting or operating the chain saw.

S Do not handle or operate a chain saw whenyou are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you havetaken alcohol, drugs, or medication. Youmust be in good physical condition andmen-tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggra-vated by strenuous work, check with yourdoctor before operating a chain saw.



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S Carefully plan your sawing operation inad-vance. Do not start cutting until you have aclear work area, secure footing, and, if youare felling trees, a planned retreat path.

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-t ion. A chain saw is intended fortwo-handed use.

S Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-lated outdoor area.

S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in atree.

SMake sure the chain will not make contactwith any object while starting the engine.Never try to start the saw when the guidebar is in a cut.

S Do not put pressure on the saw at the endof the cut. Applying pressure can causeyou to lose control when the cut is com-pleted.

S Stop the engine before setting the sawdown.

S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-pletely and securely assembled. Alwaysreplace bar, chain, hand guard, or chainbrake immediately if it becomes damaged,broken or is otherwise removed.

S With the engine stopped, hand carry thechain saw with the muffler away from yourbody, and the guide bar and chain to therear, preferably covered with a scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOODWORKING ORDERS Have all chain saw service performed by a

qualified service dealer with the exceptionof 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, structuraldamage to the flywheel can occur andcause the flywheel to burst.

S Make certain the saw chain stops movingwhen the throttle trigger is released. Forcorrection, refer to CARBURETOR AD-JUSTMENTS.

S Never modify your saw in any way.S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil

or fuel mixture.S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-

teners securely tightened.S Use only PoulanR accessories and re-

placement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTIONS 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 onbare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, wellventilated place; and use an approved,

marked container for all fuel purposes.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 anon-combustible area, not on dry leaves,straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel capand refuel unit.

S Store the unit and fuel in anarea where fuelvapors cannot reach sparks or openflames from water heaters, electric motorsor switches, furnaces, etc.

KICKBACK

WARNING: Avoid kickback which

can result in serious injury. Kickback is thebackward, upward or sudden forward motionof the guide bar occurring when the sawchain near the upper tip of theguide bar con-tacts any object such as a log or branch, orwhen the wood closes in and pinches thesaw chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign object 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 cancause the chain to dig into the object,which stops the chain for an instant. Theresult is a lightning fast, reverse reactionwhich kicks the guide bar up and back to-ward the operator.

S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the thewood closes in and pinches the moving

saw chain in the cut along the top of theguide bar and the saw chain is suddenlystopped. This sudden stopping of thechain results in a reversal of the chainforce used to cut wood and causes thesawto movein theopposite direction of thechain rotation. The saw is driven straightback toward the operator.

S Pull-In can occur when the moving chaincontacts a foreign object in the wood in thecut along the bottom of the guide bar and thesawchain is suddenly stopped. This suddenstopping pulls the saw forward and awayfrom the operator and could easily cause theoperator to lose control of the saw.

Avoid Pinch--Kickback:S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

structions that can cause material to pinchthe top of or otherwise stop the chain.

SDo 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 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.

Kickback Path



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Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

REDUCE THE CHANCE OFKICKBACK S Recognize that kickback can happen.

With a basic understanding of kickback,you can reduce the element of surprisewhich 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 avoidany obstruction that your saw chain couldhit while you are cutting. When cutting abranch, do not let the guide bar contactbranch or other objects around it.

S Keep your saw chain sharp and properlytensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-crease the chance of kickback occurring.Follow manufacturer ’s chain sharpeningand maintenance instructions. Check ten-sion at regular intervals with the enginestopped, never with the engine running.Make sure the chain brake nuts are se-curely tightened after tensioning the chain.

S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If the chain is moving at a slower speed,

there is greater chance of kickback occur-ring.S Cut one log at a time.S Use extreme caution when re-entering a

previous cut.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 intochain.

S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Barand Low--Kickback Chain specified foryour saw.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Never reversehand positions

Stand to theleft of the saw

Thumb onunderside of handlebar

Thumb on underside of handlebar

Elbow locked

S Keep a good, firm grip on thesaw with bothhands when the engine is running and

don’t let go. A firm grip will help youreducekickback and maintain control of the saw.Keep the fingers of your left hand encir-cling and your left thumb under the fronthandlebar. Keep your right hand com-pletely around the rear handle whetheryour are right handed or left handed. Keepyour left arm straight with the elbowlocked.

S Position your left hand on the front handle-bar so it is in a straight line with your righthand on the rear handle when makingbucking cuts. Never reverse right and lefthand positions for any type of cutting.

S Stand with your weight evenly balanced onboth feet.

S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw tokeep your body from being in a direct linewith the cutting chain.

S Do not overreach. You could be drawn orthrown off balance and lose control of thesaw.

S Do not cut above shoulder height. It is diffi-cult to maintain control of saw aboveshoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING: The following featuresare included on your saw to help reduce thehazard of kickback; however, such featureswill not totally eliminate this danger. As achain saw user,do not rely only on safety de-vices. You must follow all safety precau-tions, instructions, and maintenance in thismanual to help avoid kickback and otherforces which can result in serious injury.S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed

with a small radius tip which reduces the

size of the kickback danger zone on thebar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Barhas been demonstrated to significantly re-duce the number and seriousness of kick-backs when tested in accordance withsafety requirements for gasoline poweredchain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.



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Small Radius Tip

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

Symmetrical Guide Bar

Large Radius Tip

S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with acontoured depth gauge and guard link

which deflect kickback force and allowwood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low--Kickback Chain has met kickback per-formance requirements when tested on arepresentative sample of chain saws be-low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specifiedin ANSI B175.1.

Low---KickbackChain

Not a Low---Kickback Chain

Can Obstruct Material

Contoured Depth Gauge

Elongated Guard Link

Deflectskickback forceand allows woodto gradually rideinto cutter

S Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce thechance of your left hand contacting thechain if your hand slips offthe front handle-bar.

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 bythis design work together to give balanceand resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back toward the operator if kick-back occurs.

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLES 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 WILLPROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF AKICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast ac-tion which throws the bar and rotating chainback and up toward the operator. Kickback

can be caused by allowing contact of the bartip in the danger zone with any hard object.Kickback canalso be caused by pinching thesaw chain along the top ofthe guide bar. Thisaction may push the guide bar rapidly backtoward the operator. Either of these eventsmay cause you to lose control of the sawwhich could result in serious injury or evendeath. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THEDEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOUSHOULDUSE THE SAW PROPERLY ANDCAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re-duced--kickback guide bars and low--kick-back saw chains reduce the chance andmagnitude of kickback and are recom-mended. Yoursaw has a low kickback chain

and bar as original equipment. Repairs on achain brake should be made by an autho-rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to theplace of purchase if purchased from a ser-vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorizedmaster service dealer.S Tipcontact in some cases maycause a light-

ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guidebar up and back toward operator.

S Pinching the saw chain along the top of theguide bar may push the guide bar rapidlyback toward the operator.

S Either of these reactions may cause you tolose control of the saw which could result inserious injury. Do not rely exclusively upondevices built into your saw.

WARNING: Computed kickbackangle (CKA)listed on your sawand listed in the

CKA table below represents angle of kickbackyour bar and chain combinations will havewhen tested in accordance with CSA (Cana-dian Standards Association) and ANSI stan-dards. When purchasing replacement bar andchain, considerations should be given to thelower CKA values. Lower CKA values repre-sent safer angles to the user, higher values in-dicate more angle and higher kick energies.Computed angles represented indicate totalenergy and angle associated without activationof the chain brake during kickback. Activatedangle represents chain stopping time relative toactivation angle of chain break and resultingkick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA val-ues represent a safer operating environmentfor the user.The following guide bar and chain combina-tions meet kickback requirements of CSA

Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1when used on saws listed in this manual.Use of bar and chain combinations otherthan those listed is not recommended andmay not meet the CKA requirements perstandard.

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

BAR

P/N Length CHAIN P/N

952044368 14!

LE SERIESMODEL CKA without chain brake

1950/2050/2055 24_

2025/2075/2150

2175/2350/2375

16!

18!

19_

952051209

952051211

952051338

952044370

952044418 14_



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NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com-mercial logging, a chain brake is requiredand shall not be removed or otherwise dis-abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-tions for Commercial Logging.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrationsthrough prolonged use of gasoline poweredhand tools could cause blood vessel or nervedamage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders orabnormal swellings. Prolonged use in coldweather has been linked to blood vesseldamage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,loss of strength, changein skin color ortexture,or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,discontinue the use of this tool and seekmedical attention. An anti-vibration systemdoes not guarantee the avoidance of theseproblems. Users who operate power tools ona continual and regular basis must monitorclosely their physical condition and thecondition of this tool.SPECIALNOTICE: Your saw is equippedwith a temperature limiting muffler and sparkarresting screen which meets therequirements of California Codes 4442 and4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, NewJersey, Oregon, and Washington require bylaw that many internal combustion enginesto be equipped with a spark arresting screen.If you operate a chain sawin a state or localewhere such regulations exist, you are legallyresponsible for maintaining the operatingcondition of these parts. Failure to do so isa violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICEsection for maintenance of the sparkarresting screen.

Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-tions can result in serious injury. If situationsoccur which are not covered in this manual,use care and good judgement. If you needassistance, contact your authorized servicedealer or call 1-800--554--6723.

STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:ANSI B175.1--2000 American NationalStandards for Gasoline--Powered ChainSaws -- Safety RequirementsCSA Z62.1--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa-tional Health and Safety

CSA Z62.3--1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-cupational Health and Safety

ASSEMBLY

Protective gloves (not provided) should beworn during assembly.

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (Ifnotalready attached)

WARNING: If received assembled,repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properlyassembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-ways wear gloves when handling the chain.

The chain is sharp and can cut you even whenit 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).

Chain BrakeChain BrakeNuts

Bar Tool

Location of shipping space

S An adjusting pin and screw is used to adjustthe tension of the chain. It is very importantwhen assemblingthe bar, that the pinlocatedon the adjusting screw aligns into a hole inthe bar. Turning the screw will move the adjustment pin up and down the screw. Locatethis adjustment before you begin mountingthe bar onto the saw. See illustration below.

Adjustment located on Chain Brake

Inside view of Chain Brake

S Turn the adjusting screw by hand counter-clockwise until the adjusting pin justtouches the stop. This should allow the pinto be near the correct position.

S Slide guide bar behind clutch drum untilguide bar stops against clutch drumsprocket.

Mount the Bar

S Carefully remove the chain from the pack-age. Hold chain with the drive links asshown.

CUTTERS MUST FACE INDIIRECTION OF ROTATION

Tip of Bar



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Cutters Depth Gauge

Drive Links

Place chain onto the sprocketS Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting

the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket.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

guide bar groove. Ensure all drive linksare in the bar groove.

NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BEDISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLA-TION ON THESAW. TODISENGAGECHAIN BRAKE, PULL THE FRONTHAND GUARD BACK TOWARD THEREAR OF THE CHAIN BRAKE ASFAR AS POSSIBLE (SEE ILLUSTRA-TION).

DISENGAGED

ENGAGED

Chain Brake

Front Hand Guard

S Now, install chain brake making sure theadjusting pin is positioned in the lower hole

in the guide bar. Remember this pinmoves the bar forward and backward asthe screw is turned.

S Install chain brake nuts and finger tightenonly. Once the chain is tensioned, you willneed to tighten chain brake nuts.

CHAIN TENSION(Including units with chain already installed)NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,make sure the chain brake nuts are fingertight only. Attempting to tension the chainwhen the chain brake nuts are tight cancause damage.

Checking the tension:Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain aroundthe bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is tootight. If too loose, the chain will sagbelow thebar.

Chain Brake NutsChain Adjustment

Tool (Bar Tool)

Adjusting the tension:Chain tension is very important. Chainstretches during use. This is especially trueduring the first few times you use your saw. Always check chain tension each time youuse and refuel your saw.

You can adjust the chain tension by loosen-ing the chain brake nuts and turning the adjusting screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up onthe bar.

S If chain is tootight, turn adjusting screw 1/4turn counterclockwise.

S If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw1/4 turn clockwise.

Adjusting

Screw

Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar

Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn

S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten thechain brake nuts with the bar tool. Torqueto 10 --15 ft/lbs.

S Recheck chain tension.

Chain BrakeNuts

WARNING: If the saw is operatedwith a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury.



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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAWREAD THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURCHAIN 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.

Chain Adjustment Tool

(Bar Tool)

Primer

Bulb

Fuel Mix Fill CapStarterHousingBar Oil Fill Cap

Chain

Front Hand Guard Front Handle

Starter Rope

ON/STOPSwitch

Muffler

Guide Bar

Chain BrakeNuts

Cylinder Cover

ThrottleLockout

RearHandle

ThrottleTrigger

ChokeKnob Chain

Brake

ChainDirectionof Travel Adjusting

Screw

ChainCatcher

Fast IdleLock

BarSprocketHole

ON/STOP SWITCHThe ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop theengine.THROTTLE TRIGGERThe THROTTLE TRIGGER controls enginespeed.THROTTLE LOCK--OUTThe THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must bepressed before you can squeeze the throttletrigger. This feature prevents you from acci-dentally squeezing the trigger.

FAST IDLE LOCK The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle triggerin the starting position. Activate the fast idlelock by pressing the throttle lockout andsqueezing the throttle trigger. With the throttletrigger squeezed, press the fast idle lock. Re-lease the throttle lockout and trigger whilehold-ing the fast idle lock button.CHOKE KNOBThe CHOKE KNOB activates the choke toprovide additional fuel to the engine during coldstarting.

PRIMER BULBThe PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-buretor to provide quicker starting.

CHAIN BRAKEThe CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed tostop the chain if kickback occurs. The chainbrake activates automatically in the event of kickback. The chain brake activates manuallyif the front hand guard is pushed forward. Thechain brake is disengaged by pulling the fronthand guard back towardthe front handle as far

as possible.CHAIN TENSIONIt is normalfor a newchainto stretch duringfirst30 minutes of operation. You should checkyour chain tension frequently. See CHAINTENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.

WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler orallow combustible material such as drygrass or fuel to do so.



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FUELING & LUBRICATION

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-ly when refueling.

FUELING ENGINEThis engine is certified to operate on un-leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasolinemust be mixed with a good quality synthetic2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to bemixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eaterbrand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oilwith 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. Included

with this saw is a 3.2 ounce container of Pou-lan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil. Pour theentire contents of this container into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture.DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil. Theseoils will cause engine damage. When mixingfuel follow the instructions printed on thecontainer. Always read and follow the safetyrules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITHCAUTION.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATIONThe bar and chain require continuous lubri-cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-matic oiler system when the oil tank is keptfilled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar andchain. Too little oil will cause overheatingshown by smoke coming from the chain and/ or discoloration of the bar.In freezing weather oil will thicken, making itnecessary to thin bar and chain oil with asmall amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel orkerosene. Bar and chain oil must be freeflowing for the oil system to pump enough oilfor adequate lubrication.Genuine PoulanRbarand chain oil is recom-mended to protect your unit against exces-sive wear from heat and friction. PoulanRoil resists high temperature thinning. If Pou-lanR barand chain oil is notavailable, use agood grade SAE 30 oil.S Never use waste oil for barand chain lubri-

cation.S Always stop the engine before removing

the oil cap.

IMPORTANTExperience indicates that alcohol--blendedfuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which leadsto separation and formation of acids duringstorage. Acidic gas can damage the fuelsystem of an engine while in storage. Toavoid engine problems, the fuel systemshould be emptied before storage for 30days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start theengine and let it run until the fuel lines andcarburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel nextseason. See STORAGE section for addi-tional information.

STARTING

WARNING: The chain must notmove when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within thismanual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hotmuffler can cause serious burns.To stop the engine move the ON/STOPswitch to the STOP position.To start the engine hold the saw firmly onthe ground as illustrated. Make sure thechain is free to turn without contacting any

object.

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.Use only 15”--18” of rope per pull.

Left handon fronthandle

Right foot through rear handle

Starter rope handle

IMPORTANTPOINTS TOREMEMBERWhen pulling the starter rope, do not use thefull extent of the rope as this can cause therope to break. Do not let starter rope snapback. Hold the handle and let the rope re-

wind slowly.NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material withthefast idle lock button in the locked position.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (orwarm engine after running out offuel)

ON/STOP SWITCH

ON

STOP

(SIDE VIEW)

S MoveON/STOPswitch to the ONposition.S Pull choke knob out to the full extent.S Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With

thumb press fast idle lock down; then re-lease throttle trigger.Fast idle lock button

Choke knobThrottletrigger

Throttlelock--out

S Sharply pull thestarter rope handle 5 timeswith your right hand. Then, proceed to thenext step.

NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is try-ing to start before the 5th pull, stop pullingand immediately proceed to the next step.



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S Push the choke knob in completely (to theOFF position); pull the starter rope until theengine starts.

OFF FULL

CHOKE

Choke knob

(SIDE VIEW)

S Allow the engine to run for approximately 5seconds. Then, squeeze and releasethrottle trigger to allow engine to return to

idle speed.STARTING A WARM ENGINE:S Move ON/STOPswitch to the ONposition.S Push the choke knob in completely (to the

OFF position).S Slowly press primer bulb 6 times .S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With

thumb press fast idle lock down; then re-lease throttle trigger.

S Sharply pull the starter rope with your righthand until the engine starts.

S Squeeze and release throttle trigger to al-low engine to return to idle speed.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting aflooded engine):The engine may be flooded with too muchfuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.Flooded engines can be cleared of excessfuel 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 ropehandle many times depending on how badlytheunit is flooded. If engine fails to start, referto the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call1-800-554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING: If the brake band isworn too thin it may break when the chainbrakeis triggered. With a broken brakeband,the chain brake will not stop the chain. Thechain brake should be replaced by an autho-rized service dealer if any part is worn to lessthan 1/32” thick. Repairs on a chain brakeshould be made by an authorized servicedealer. Take your unit to the place of pur-

chase if purchased from a servicing dealer,or to the nearest authorized master servicedealer.S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.

The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs.

S The inertia--activated chain brake isactivated if the front hand guard is pushedforward, either manually (by hand) orautomatically (by sudden movement).

S If the brake is already activated, it isdisengaged by pulling the front hand guardback toward the front handle as far aspossible.

S When cutting with the saw, the chain brakemust be disengaged.

Disengaged

Engaged

Braking function controlCAUTION: The chain brake must bechecked several times daily. The enginemust be running when performing this proce-dure. This is the only instance when the sawshould be placed on the ground with the en-gine running.Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rearhandle with your right hand and the front han-dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle byfully depressing the throttle trigger. Activatethe chain brake by turning your left wristagainst the hand guard without releasingyour grip around the front handle. The chainshould stop immediately.

Inertia activating function control

WARNING: When performing thefollowing procedure, the engine must beturned off.Grip the rear handle with your right hand andthe front handle with your left hand. Hold thechain saw approximately 14! (35 cm) abovea stump or other wooden surface. Releaseyour grip on the front handle and use the

weight of the saw to let the top of the guidebar fall forward and contact the stump.When the tip of the bar hits the stump, thebrake should activate.

CUTTING METHODS

IMPORTANT POINTSS Check chain tension before first use and

after 1 minute of operation. See CHAINTENSION 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 foreignobject. Inspect the saw and repair or re-place parts as necessary.

S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even asmall amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain

and thus 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 majorsawing operation.S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow

the engine to reach full speed beforecutting.

S Begin cutting with the saw frameagainst the log.

S Keep the engine at full speed the entiretime you are cutting.

S Allow thechain to cutfor you. Exert onlylight downward pressure. If you forcethe cut, damage to the bar, chain, oren-gine can result.



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S Release the throttle trigger as soon asthe cut is completed, allowing the en-gine to idle. If you run the saw at fullthrottle without a cutting load, unneces-sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,and engine. It is recommended thatthe engine not be operated for lon-ger than 30 seconds at full throttle.

S To avoid losing control whencut is com-plete, do notput pressure on sawat endof cut.

S Stop the engine before setting the sawdown after cutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING:Check for broken or

dead branches which can fall while cuttingcausing serious injury. Do not cut near build-ings or electrical wires if you do not know thedirection of tree fall, norcut at night since youwill not be ale to see well, nor during badweather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,etc. If the tree makes contact with any utilityline, the utility company should be notifiedimmediately.S Carefully plan your sawing operation inad-

vance.S Clear theworkarea. You need a clear area

all around the tree so you can have securefooting.

S The chain saw operator should keep onthe uphill side of the terrain as the tree islikely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.

S Study the natural conditions that can causethe tree to fall in a particular direction.

Natural conditions that can cause a tree tofall in a particular direction include:S The wind direction and speed.S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree

might not be apparent due to uneven orsloping terrain. Usea 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 rot. If the trunk is rotted,it can snap and fall toward the operator.Check for broken or dead branches whichcan fall on you while cutting.Make sure there is enough room for the treeto fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 treelengths from the nearest person or other objects. Engine noise can drown out a warningcall.

Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-ples, and wirefromthe tree where cuts are tobe made.Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag-onal to the line of fall.

Direction of Fall

45_

Plan a clear retreat path

FELLING LARGE TREES(6 inches in diameter or larger)The notch method is used to fell large trees. A notch is cut onthe side ofthe treein the de-sired direction of fall. After a felling cut ismade on the opposite side of tree, the treewill tend to fall into the notch.

NOTE: If the tree has large buttressroots, remove them before making thenotch. If using saw to remove buttressroots, keep saw chain from contactingground to prevent dulling of the chain.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THETREES Make notch cut by cutting the top of the

notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameterof thetree. Next complete the notch by cut-ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-tion. Once the notch is cut remove thenotch of wood from the tree.

Notch

First cut

Second cut

Final (felling) cut here. 2 in-ches above center of notch.

Hinge

S After removing the wood from the notch,make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch.Thisis doneby makinga cut abouttwo inches higher than the center of thenotch. This will leave enough uncut woodbetween the felling cut and the notch to forma hinge. This hinge will help prevent the treefrom falling in the wrong direction.

Openingof fellingcut

Closing ofnotch

Hinge holds tree on stump and helpscontrol fall

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, usewedges to open the cut if necessary tocontrol the direction of fall. To avoid kickbackand chain damage, use wood or plasticwedges, 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 upperbranches.

S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,and get away quickly on your planned re-treat path.



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S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen treewith your saw. Be extremely cautious withpartially fallen trees that may be poorlysupported. When a tree doesn’t fall com-pletely, setthe sawasideand pull downthetree with a cable winch, block and tackle,or tractor.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE(BUCKING)Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallentree to the desired log size.

WARNING: Do not stand on the logbeing cut. Any portion can roll causing lossof footing and control. Do not stand downhill

of the log being cut.IMPORTANT POINTSS Cut only one log at a time.S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp

pieces of wood could be flung toward oper-ator.

S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Neverallow another person to hold the log whilecutting and never hold the log with yourlegor foot.

S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,and roots are tangled such as in a blowndown area. Drag the logs into a clear areabefore cutting by pulling out exposed andcleared logs first.

TYPES OF CUTTING USED FORBUCKING

WARNING: If saw becomespinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force itout. You can lose control of the sawresultingin injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop thesaw, drive a wedge of plastic orwood into thecut until the saw canbe removed easily. Re-start thesaw andcarefully reenter thecut. Toavoid kickback and chain damage, do notuse a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restartyour saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

Turn saw OFF and use a plastic orwooden wedge to force cut open.

Overcutting begins on the top sideof the logwith the bottom of the saw against the log.When overcutting use light downward pres-sure.

Overcutting

Undercutting

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.

WARNING: Never turn saw upsidedown 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’sweight is concentrated.

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

First cut on compression side of log

Second cut

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORTS Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the

log.S Roll the log over and finish with a second

overcut.S Watch for logs with a compression side to

prevent the saw from pinching. See il-lustrations for cutting logs with a compres-sion side.

BUCKING USING A LOG ORSUPPORT STANDS Remember your first cut is always on the

compression side of the log.(Refer to the illustrations below for yourfirst and second cut)

S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of thediameter of the log.

S Finish with your second cut.

1st Cut

2nd Cut

Using a log for support

2nd Cut

1st Cut



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1st Cut

2nd Cut

Using a support stand

1st Cut

2nd Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guardagainst kickback. Do not allow the movingchain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limb-ing or pruning. Allowing such contact can re-sult in serious injury.

WARNING: Never climb into a treeto limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,platforms, a log, or in any position which cancause you to lose your balance or control of the saw.

IMPORTANT POINTSS Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly

gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-ing and balance.

S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles aresmall size limbs which can catch the sawchainand whiptoward you orpullyou off bal-ance. Use extreme caution when cuttingsmall size limbs or slender material.

S Be alert for springback. Watch out forbranches that are bent or under pressure. Avoid being struck by the branch or thesaw when the tension in the wood fibers isreleased.

S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clearbranches out of the way to avoid trippingover them.

LIMBINGS Alwayslimb a tree after it is cutdown. Only

then can limbing be done safely and prop-erly.

S Leave the larger limbs underneath thefelled tree to support the tree as you work.

S Start at the base of the felled tree and worktoward the top, cutting branches andlimbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.

S Keep the tree between you and the chain.Cut from the side of the tree opposite thebranch you are cutting.

S Remove larger, supporting branches withthe cutting techniques described in BUCK-ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

S Always use an overcut to cut small andfreely hanging limbs. Undercutting couldcause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.

PRUNING

WARNING: Limit pruning to limbsshoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder. Geta professional to do the job.S Make your first cut 1/3 of the way

through the bottom of the limb.S Next make a 2nd cut all the way

through the limb. Then cut a thirdovercut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar fromthe truck of the tree.

First cut

Second cut

Third cut

Collar

Pruning technique

SERVICE

WARNING: Disconnect the sparkplug before performing maintenance exceptfor carburetor adjustments.We recommend all service and adjustmentsnot listed in this manual be performed by anauthorized or Master Service Dealer.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Lubricate barsprocket 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:Bar Before each use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Complete saw After each use. . . . . . .

Air filter Every 5 hours*. . . . . . . . . . . . .Chain brake Every 5 hours*. . . . . . . .Spark arresting screenand muffler Every 25 hours*. . . . . . . . .Replace spark plug Yearly.Replace fuel filter Yearly. . .* Hours of Operation

AIR FILTERCAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasolineor other flammable solvent to avoid creatinga fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-tive emissions.

Cleaning the air filter: A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-ance and increases fuel consumption and



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harmful emissions. Always clean after every5 hours of operation.S Clean the cover and the area around it to

keep dirt and sawdust from falling into thecarburetor chamber when the cover is re-moved.

S Remove the parts as illustrated below.S Wash the filter in soap and water. Air dry

completely before reinstalling.S Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-

prove the efficiency of the air filter. Use2--cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).Squeeze excess oil from filter.

S Reinstall parts.

Air FilterCylinder Cover

Screws

CylinderCover

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN

WARNING: The muffler on thisproduct contains chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer. As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up

on the muffler and spark arresting screen,and must be removed to avoid creating a firehazard or affecting engine performance.Replace the spark arresting screen if breaksoccur.

CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-ING SCREENCleaning is required every 25 hours of op-eration or annually, whichever comes first.

MufflerGasket

Muffler

Bolts

Muffler

Locknut

OutletGuide

Bolt Cover

Backplate

S Loosen and remove the locknut from thebolt cover.

S Remove the bolt cover.S Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts.

Remove the muffler, muffler gasket, outletguide and backplate. Notice the orienta-tion of these parts for reassembling.

S Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on themuffler. Loosen and remove both screws.

S Remove the outlet cover.

BACK VIEW OFMUFFLER

Muffler

Spark ArrestingScreen

Outlet Cover

Screws

S Remove spark arresting screen.S Clean the spark arresting screen with a wire

brush. Replace screen if any wires are bro-ken or screen is blocked after cleaning.

S Reinstall spark arresting screen.S Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. En-

sure outlet cover and both screws are re-installed correctly (see illustrations) to pre-vent damage to the saw. The exhaustoutlet must face the chain brake (bar side)of the saw.

Exhaust Outlet must face chainbrake (bar side) of chain saw

Outlet CoverExhaust

Outlet

S Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if damaged.

S Reinstall backplate, outlet guide, mufflergasket, and muffler using muffler bolts.Tighten until secure.

S Reinstall bolt cover and locknut. Tightensecurely.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Your carburetor is equipped with limitercaps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli-cated task. We recommend that you takeyour unit to an authorized service dealer.Damage will occurif you turn the needles be-yond the limiter stops.

BAR MAINTENANCEIf your saw cuts to one side, has to be forcedthrough the cut, or been run with an improperamount of bar lubrication it may be neces-sary to service your bar. A worn bar will dam-age your chain and make cutting difficult. After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch isin the STOP position, then clean all sawdustfrom 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 andchain brake. Remove bar and chain fromsaw.

S Clean the oil holes and bar groove aftereach 5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust FromGuide Bar Groove

Sprocket Hole

Oil Holes



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S Add lubricant to sprocket hole after eachuse.

S Burring of guide bar rails is a normalprocess of rail wear. Remove these burrswith a flat file.

S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-store square edges and sides.

Correct GrooveWorn Groove

File Rail Edgesand Sides

Square

Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,the guide bar is bent or cracked, or whenexcess heating or burring of the rails occurs.

If replacement is necessary, use only theguide bar specified for your saw in the repairparts list or on the decal located on the chainsaw.CHAIN SHARPENINGChain sharpening is a complicated task thatrequires special tools. We recommendedyou refer chain sharpening to a professionalchain sharpener.

IGNITION TIMINGIgnition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.

SPARK PLUGThe spark plug should be replaced eachyear to ensure the engine starts easier andruns better.S Loosen 3 screws on cylinder 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 inchsocket wrench. Spark plug gap should be0.025 inches.

S Reinstall the spark plug boot.S Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws.

Tighten securely.

Screws

SparkPlug Boot

SparkPlug

CylinderCover

STORAGE

WARNING: Stop engine and allowto cool, and secure the unit before storing ortransporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuelin an area where fuel vapors cannot reachsparks or open flames from water heaters,electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.Store unit with all guards in place. Position sothat any sharp object cannot accidentallycause injury to passersby. Store the unit outof reach of children.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 andsponge to clean the plastic surfaces.

S Donot store theunit orfuel in a closed areawhere fuel vapors can reach sparks or anopen flame from hotwater heaters, electricmotors or switches, furnaces, etc.

S Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-dren.

CAUTION: It is important to prevent gumdeposits from forming in essential fuel systemparts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuelhose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcoholblended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanolor methanol) can attract moisture which leadsto fuel mixture separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damagethe engine.

NEED ASSISTANCE?NEED ASSISTANCE?Call 1--800--554--6723.NEED SERVICE PART?Contact your dealer or place of purchase.



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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine will notstart or will runonly a fewseconds afterstarting.

S Ignition switch off.S Engine flooded.

S Fuel tank empty.S Spark plug not firing.S Fuel not reaching

carburetor.

S Move ignition switch to ON.S See “Difficult Starting” in

Operation Section.S Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.S Install new spark plug.S Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

Check for kinked or split fuel line;repair or replace.

Engine willnot idleproperly.

SCarburetor requiresadjustment

S Crankshaft seals worn.

SContact an authorized service dealer.

S Contact an authorized service dealer.

S Air filter dirty.S Spark plug fouled.S Chain brake engaged.S Carburetor requires

adjustment.

Engine will notaccelerate,lacks power,or dies undera load.

S Clean or replace air filter.S Clean or replace plug and regap.S Disengage chain brake.S Contact an authorized service dealer.

Enginesmokesexcessively.

S Too much oil mixed withgasoline.

S Empty fuel tank and refill withcorrect fuel mixture.

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,warrants to the original purchaser that each

new Poulan brand gasoline chain saw isfree from defects in material and workman-ship and agrees to repair or replace underthis warranty any defective gasoline chainsaw as follows from the original date of pur-chase.1 YEAR -- Parts and Labor, when used forHousehold purposes.60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used forCommercial, Professional, or Income Pro-ducing purposes.30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor,if used forrentalpurposes.This warranty is not transferable and doesnot cover damage or liability caused by im-proper handling, improper maintenance, orthe use of accessories and/or attachmentsnot specifically recommended by ELEC-TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., forthis

chain saw. Additionally, this warranty doesnot cover damage caused by improper han-dling, improper maintenance, or if the saw isaltered in any waywhich in ourjudgement af-fects its condition oroperation. This warrantydoes not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters,starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpen-ing, bars, chains, and other parts which wear

and require replacement with reasonableuse during the warranty period. This warran-ty does not cover predelivery set--up, instal-lation of guide bar and chain, and normal adjustments explained in the instructionmanual such as carburetor adjustments andchain tension adjustments. This warrantydoes not cover transportation costs.THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFICLEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVEOTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROMSTATE TO STATE.NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OROTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESSWARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-TIONS ONHOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION ORLIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONMAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-DUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve itsproducts. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOMEPRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right tochange, modify, or discontinue models, de-signs, specifications, and accessories of allproducts at any time without notice or obliga-tion to any purchaser.



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U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADAEMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-LIGATIONS: The U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency, California Air ResourcesBoard, Environment Canada and POULAN/ WEED EATER. DIVISION OF WCI OUT-DOOR PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased toexplain the emissions control system war-rantyon your year2000--2003 small off--roadengine. In California, all new small off--roadengines must be designed, built, andequipped to meet the State’s stringent anti--smog standards. POULAN/WEED EATER

must warrant the emission control systemonyour small off --road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been noabuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your small off--road engine engine. Youremission control system includes parts suchas the carburetor and the ignition system.Where a warrantable condition exists, POU-LAN/WEED EATER will repair your smalloff--road engine engine at no cost to you. Ex-penses covered under warranty includediagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTUR-ER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If anyemissions related part on your engine (aslisted under Emissions Control WarrantyParts List) is defective or a defect in the ma-terials or workmanship of the engine causesthe failure of such an emission related part,the part will be repaired or replaced by POU-

LAN/WEED EATER. OWNER’S WAR-RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the smalloff--road engine engine owner, you are re-sponsible for the performance of the re-quired maintenance listed in your instructionmanual. POULAN/WEED EATER recom-mends that you retain all receipts coveringmaintenance on your small off--road engine,but POULAN/WEED EATER cannot denywarranty solely for the lack of receipts or foryour failure to ensure the performance of allscheduled maintenance. As the small off--road engine engine owner, you should beaware that POULAN/WEED EATER maydeny you warranty coverage if your smalloff--road engine engine or a part of it hasfailed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-tenance, unapproved modifications, or theuse of parts not made or approved by the

original equipment manufacturer. You areresponsible for presenting your small off--road engine to a POULAN/WEED EATERauthorized repair center as soon as a prob-lem exists. Warranty repairs should be com-pleted in a reasonable amount of time, not toexceed 30 days. If you have any questionsregarding your warranty rights and responsi-bilities, you should contact your nearest au-thorized service center or call POULAN/ WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE:The warranty period begins on the date thesmall off--road engine is purchased.

LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warrantyshall be for a period of two years from the ini-tial date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED:REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.Repair or replacement of any warranted partwill be performed at no charge to the ownerat an approved POULAN/WEED EATERservicing center. If you have any questionsregarding your warranty rights and responsi-bilities, you should contact your nearest au-thorized service center or call POULAN/ WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.

WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted partwhich is not scheduled for replacement asrequired maintenance, or which is sched-uled only for regular inspection to the effectof “repair or replace as necessary” shall bewarranted for 2 years. Any warranted partwhich is scheduled for replacement as re-quired maintenance shall be warranted forthe period of time up to thefirst scheduled re-placement point for that part. DIAGNOSIS:The owner shall not be charged for diagnos-ticlabor which leads to the determination thata warranted part is defective if the diagnosticwork is performed at an approved POULAN/ WEED EATER servicing center. CONSE-QUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/WEEDEATER may be liable for damages to otherengine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT

IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused byabuse, neglect, or improper maintenanceare not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIEDPARTS: The use of add--on or modified partscan be grounds for disallowing a warrantyclaim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liableto cover failures of warranted parts causedby the use of add--on or modified parts. HOWTO 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 callPOULAN/WEED EATER at1--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 EMIS-

SION RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/ WEED EATER approved replacement partused in the performance of any warrantymaintenance or repair on emission relatedparts will be provided without charge to theowner if the part is under warranty. EMIS-SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTSLIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: SparkPlug (covered up to maintenance schedule),Ignition Module, Muffler including catalyst.MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owneris responsible for the performance of all re-quired maintenance as defined in the in-struction manual.



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The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.

This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:

Moderate (50 hours)

Intermediate (125 hours)

Extended (300 hours)

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