Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS; Starting Reminder; SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD
2 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Care- less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip wit...
Page 5 - CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE
5 S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the 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 requireme...
Page 6 - CKA without chain brake; ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN
6 Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR P/N Length CHAIN P/N 952044368 14 ″ MODEL CKA without chain brake 1950/1975/ 2050/2050WT 24 _ 2055/2075/ 2150/2150PR 2155/2175/ 2350/2375 16 ″ 18 ″ 14 _ 952051209 952051211 952051338 952044370 952044418 19 _ NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- mercial l...
Page 7 - DISENGAGED
7 Mount the Bar 6. Carefully remove the chain from the pack- age. Hold chain with the drive links as shown. CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIIRECTION OF ROTATION Tip of Bar Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links Place chain onto the sprocket 7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fit- ting the drive links in the clu...
Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
8 Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the chain brake nuts with the bar tool. S Recheck chain tension. Chain Brake Nuts WARNING: If the saw is operated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury. OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN ...
Page 9 - FUELING & LUBRICATION; STARTING; HELPFUL TIP
9 CHAIN TENSION It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation. You should check your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section. WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur- ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or allow combustible material ...
Page 10 - STARTING A WARM ENGINE
10 NOTE: In the following steps, when the choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent, the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically. ON/STOP SWITCH ON STOP (SIDE VIEW) 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi- tion. 2. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. 3. Pull choke/fast id...
Page 11 - CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS; FELLING LARGE TREES
11 CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN TENSION 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 foreign object. Inspect...
Page 13 - LIMBING AND PRUNING; SERVICE
13 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut Using a log for support 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 moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limb...
Page 16 - LIMITED WARRANTY
16 TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. 1. Ignition switch off. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Spark plug not firing. 5. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 1. Move ignition switch to ON. 2. See “Difficult Starting” in Operation Section. 3. F...
Page 17 - EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
17 U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environment Canada and Poulan/WEED EATER are pleased to explain the emissions control system war- ranty on your year 2005 and later small off-- road...