Poulan PRO 2001-03 - Manuals

Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD; HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

2 SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can-not contact spark plug to prevent accidentalstarting when setting up, transporting, ad-justing or making repairs except carburetoradjustments.Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety pr...

Page 3 - KICKBACK; MAINTAIN CONTROL

3 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 an area where fuelvapors cannot reach sparks or op...

Page 4 - KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES; CHAIN BRAKE

4 Thumb on underside ofhandlebar Elbow locked S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with bothhands when the engine is running anddon’t let go. A firm grip will help you reducekickback and maintain control of the saw.Keep the fingers of your left hand encir-cling and your left thumb under the fronthand...

Page 5 - SAFETY; ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN

5 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 Tip contact in some cases may cause alightning fast reverse R...

Page 6 - CHAIN TENSION

6 S Place the chain onto the sprocket locatedbehind the clutch drum (see illustration).Fit the chain between the teeth in thesprocket. S Start at the top of the bar and fit chain intogroove around the guide bar. S Pull the bar forward until the chain is snugin the groove of the bar. S Hold guide bar...

Page 7 - OPERATION

7 OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURCHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location ofthe various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Pr...

Page 8 - FUELING & LUBRICATION; FUELING ENGINE; IMPORTANT; STARTING; IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER; ON

8 FUELING & LUBRICATION WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling. FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate onunleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good qualitysynthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.Poulan/W eed...

Page 9 - CHOKE; STARTING A WARM ENGINE:; CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS

9 OFF FULL CHOKE Choke/ Fast Idle (SIDE VIEW) STARTING A WARM ENGINE: S Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the fullextent, then push the lever back in com-pletely (to the OFF position). S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. S Pull the starter rope quick...

Page 10 - TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES; Plan a clear retreat path; FELLING LARGE TREES; Hinge holds tree on stump and helps

10 ing your saw before you begin a majorsawing operation. S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allowthe engine to reach full speed beforecutting. S Begin cutting with the saw frameagainst the log. S Keep the engine at full speed the en-tire time you are cutting. S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert...

Page 11 - Use a wedge to remove pinched saw; Overcutting; Using a log for support

11 NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut when 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 tofall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell-i...

Page 12 - Using a support stand; LIMBING AND PRUNING; Pruning technique; SERVICE

12 2 nd Cut 1 st Cut 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut Using a support stand 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the movingchain to contact any other branches or objectsat the nose of the guide bar when limbing orpruning. Allowing such contact can res...

Page 13 - AIR FILTER

13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Lubricate bar sprocket hole After each use . . . . . . . Check: Fuel mixture level Before each use . . . . Bar lubrication Before each use . . . . . . . Chain tension Before each use . . . . . . . Chain sharpness Before each use . . . . For damaged parts Before each use . . F...

Page 15 - LIMITED WARRANTY; ELECTROLUX; EMISSION CONTROL

15 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 reachingcarburetor. S Move ignition switch to ON. S See “Difficult Starting” inOperation Section. S Fill tank with ...