Poulan PRO 2375 - Manual

6 NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- mercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise dis- abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula- tions for Commercial Logging. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could ca...

7 Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links Place chain onto the sprocket S 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...

8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN 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...

9 FUELING & LUBRICATION WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow- ly when refueling. FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on un- leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poula...

10 S Push the choke knob in completely (to the OFF position); pull the starter rope until the engine starts. OFF FULL CHOKE Choke knob (SIDE VIEW) S Allow the engine to run for approximately 5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed. STARTING A WAR...

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

12 S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw. Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When a tree doesn’t fall com- pletely, set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor. CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING...

13 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 limbing or pruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious ...

14 harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation. S 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. S Remove the parts as illustrated below. S Wash the filter in soap and water. Air dry completel...

16 TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. 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...

17 U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, Environment Canada and POULAN/ WEED EATER. DIVISION OF WCI OUT- DOOR PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to explain ...