Poulan Chainsaw PP300E User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
00E  
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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e  
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones  
graves.  
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Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
250 Bobby Jones Expressway  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Electrolux Canada Corporation  
6150 McLaughlin Road  
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2  
Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
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2/11/03  
 
S Keep oil cap and fasteners securely  
tightened.  
the plug does not fit fully into the exten-  
sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plug  
still does not fit, obtain a correct polar-  
ized extension cord. A polarized exten-  
sion cord will require the use of a polar-  
ized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the  
polarized wall outlet only one way. If  
plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet,  
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not  
fit, contact a qualified electrician to install  
the proper wall outlet. Do not change the  
equipment plug, extension cord recep-  
tacle, or extension cord plug in any way.  
S Nonconforming replacement compo-  
nents or the removal of safety devices  
may cause damage to the unit and pos-  
sible injury to the operator or bystand-  
ers. Use only Poulan PRO! accesso-  
ries and replacement parts as  
recommended.  
saw.  
Never modify your  
S Maintain chain saw with care.  
S Keep unit sharp and clean for better and  
safer performance.  
S Follow instructions for lubricating and S To reduce risk of electrical shock, use  
changing accessories.  
S Unplug the chain saw from the power  
source when not in use, before servic-  
ing, and when changing accessories  
and attachments, such as saw chain  
and guard.  
S Check for damaged parts. Before fur-  
ther use of the chain saw, a guard or  
other part that is damaged should be  
carefully checked to determine that it will  
operate properly and perform its in-  
tended function. Check for alignment of  
moving parts, binding of moving parts,  
breakage of parts, mounting and any  
other conditions that may affect its op-  
eration. A guard or other part that is  
damaged should be properly repaired  
or replaced by an authorized service  
dealer unless otherwise indicated else-  
where in the instruction manual.  
extension cords specifically marked as  
suitable for outdoor appliances. The  
electrical rating of the cord must not be  
less than the rating of unit. The cord  
must be marked with suffix “W--A” (in  
Canada, “W”). Use a polarized cord.  
Make sure your extension cord is in  
good condition. Inspect extension cord  
before use and replace if damaged. Do  
not use a damaged cord. Cord insula-  
tion must be intact with no cracks or de-  
terioration. Plug connectors must be  
undamaged. An undersized extension  
cord will cause a drop in line voltage re-  
sulting in loss of power and overheating.  
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.  
The lower the gauge number, the heavi-  
er the cord (see SELECT AN EXTENSION  
CORD in the OPERATION section). Do  
not use multiple cords.  
S When not in use, chain saws should be S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit  
stored in a dry, high or locked-up place  
out of the reach of children.  
S When storing saw, unplug and use a bar S Secure extension cord to power cord to  
sheath or carrying case.  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY  
by the extension cord or yank extension  
cord to disconnect unit.  
prevent disconnection from unit.  
S Do not use the unit if the switch does not  
turn the unit on and off properly, or if the  
lockout does not work. Repairs to the  
switch must be made by an authorized  
service dealer.  
S Keep extension cord clear of operator  
and obstacles at all times. Position cord  
so that it will not be caught on branches.  
Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water,  
or sharp edges.  
S To avoid the possibility of electric shock,  
avoid body contact with any grounded  
conductor, such as metal fences or  
pipes.  
S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)  
protection should be provided on circuit  
or outlet to be used. Receptacles are  
available having built-in GFCI protection  
and may be used for this measure of  
safety. Inspect chain saw cords periodi-  
cally and if damaged, have repaired by  
an authorized service dealer.  
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous  
environment. To reduce the risk of elec-  
trical shock, do not use in rain, in damp  
or wet locations, or around swimming  
pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to  
snow, rain, or water to avoid the possibil-  
ity of electrical shock. Do not handle ex-  
tension cord or plug with wet hands.  
S Use a voltage supply as shown on the  
nameplate of the unit.  
S Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use  
in the presence of flammable liquids or  
gases to avoid creating a fire or explo-  
sion and/or causing damage to unit.  
S To reduce the risk of electrical shock,  
this appliance has a polarized plug (one  
blade is wider than the other) and will re-  
quire the use of a polarized extension  
cord. The appliance plug will fit into a po-  
larized extension cord only one way. If  
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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK  
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF  
Follow all safety rules to help avoid kick- KICKBACK  
back and other forces which can result in The following precautions should be fol-  
serious injury.  
lowed to minimize kickback:  
Kickback Path  
S Recognize that kickback can happen.  
With a basic understanding of kickback,  
you can reduce the element of surprise  
which contributes to accidents.  
S Never let the moving chain contact any  
object at the tip of the guide bar.  
S Keep 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 cutting.  
Avoid Obstructions  
S When cutting a branch, do not let the  
guide bar contact another branch or oth-  
er objects around it.  
Clear The Working Area  
S Keep saw chain sharp and properly  
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-  
crease the chance of kickback. Follow  
manufacturer’s chain sharpening and  
maintenance instructions. Check ten-  
sion at regular intervals, but never with  
engine running. Make sure bar clamp  
nuts are securely tightened.  
S Begin and continue cutting at full speed.  
If the chain is moving at a slower speed,  
there is greater chance of kickback oc-  
curring.  
S Use extreme caution when re-entering  
a cut.  
S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip  
of the bar (plunge cuts).  
S Watch for shifting logs or other objects  
that could close a cut and pinch or fall  
onto chain.  
S Use the specified Reduced-Kickback  
Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain.  
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:  
S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-  
structions that can cause material to  
pinch the top of or otherwise stop the  
chain.  
WARNING: Avoid kickback which  
can result in serious injury. Kickback is  
the backward, upward or sudden for-  
ward motion of the guide bar occurring  
when the saw chain near the upper tip of  
the guide bar contacts any object such  
as a log or branch, or when the wood  
closes in and pinches the saw 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 upper tip of the guide bar. This con-  
tact can cause the chain to dig into the  
object, which stops the chain for an  
instant. The result is a lightning fast, re-  
verse reaction which kicks the guide bar  
up and back toward the operator.  
S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the  
the wood closes in and pinches the  
moving saw chain in the cut along the  
top of the guide bar and the saw chain is  
suddenly stopped. This sudden stop-  
ping 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. The saw  
is driven straight back toward the opera-  
tor.  
S Pull-In can occur when the moving  
chain contacts a foreign object in the  
wood in the cut along the bottom of the  
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly  
stopped. This sudden stopping pulls the  
saw forward and away from the opera-  
tor and could easily cause the operator  
to lose control of the saw.  
S Do 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 saw 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.  
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MAINTAIN CONTROL  
The following precautions should be fol-  
lowed to minimize kickback.  
spread and “in-line” position of the  
hands provided by this design work to-  
gether to give balance and resistance in  
controlling the pivot of the saw back to-  
ward the operator if kickback occurs.  
S Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-  
signed with a small radius tip which re-  
duces the size of the kickback danger  
zone. This type bar has been demon-  
strated to significantly reduce the num-  
ber and seriousness of kickbacks when  
tested in accordance with ANSI B175.1.  
Stand to the left of
Thumb on  
underside  
of handlebar  
Small Radius  
Tip Guide Bar  
Never reverse  
hand position
Large Radius  
Tip Guide Bar  
Elbow  
locked  
S Low Kickback Chain has met kickback  
performance requirements when tested  
on the representative sample of these  
chain saws specified in ANSI B175.1.  
S A good, firm grip on the saw with both  
hands will help you maintain control.  
Don’t let go. Grip the rear handle with  
your right hand whether you are right or  
left handed. Wrap the fingers of your left  
hand over and around the front handle-  
bar, and your left thumb under the front  
handlebar. Keep your left arm straight  
with the elbow locked.  
S 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  
making bucking cuts. Stand slightly to  
the left side of the saw to keep your  
body from being in a direct line with the  
cutting chain.  
S Stand with your weight evenly balanced  
on both feet.  
S Do not overreach. You could be drawn  
or thrown off balance and lose control.  
S Do not cut above shoulder height. It is  
difficult to maintain control of saw above  
shoulder height.  
Low Kickback Chain  
Contoured Depth Gauge  
Elongated Guard Link  
Deflects Kickback Force  
And Allows Wood To  
Gradually Ride Into Cutter  
CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE  
S Chain Brake: designed to stop the  
chain in the event of kickback.  
WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-  
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME  
THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT  
YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK. Kick-  
back is a lightning fast action which throws  
the bar and rotating chain back and up to-  
ward the operator. Kickback can be  
caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in  
the danger zone with any hard object.  
Kickback can also be caused by pinching  
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES  
WARNING: The following features the saw chain along the top of the guide  
are included on your saw to help reduce bar. This action may push the guide bar  
hazard of kickback; however, such fea- rapidly back toward the operator. Either of  
tures will not totally eliminate this dan- these events may cause you to lose con-  
ger. Do not rely only on safety devices. trol of the saw which could result in serious  
Follow all safety rules to help avoid kick- injury or even death. DO NOT RELY UPON  
back and other forces which can result  
in serious injury.  
ANY OF THE SAFETY DEVICES BUILT INTO  
YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW  
PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID  
S Hand Guard: designed to reduce the  
chance of your left hand contacting the KICKBACK.  
Reduced--kickback guide  
chain if your hand slips off the front han- bars and low--kickback saw chains re-  
dlebar. duce the chance and magnitude of kick-  
S Position of front and rear handlebars: back and are recommended. Your saw  
designed with distance between han- has a low kickback chain and bar as origi-  
dles and “in-line” with each other. The nal equipment. Repairs on a chain brake  
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should be made by an authorized service  
dealer. Take your unit to the place of pur-  
chase or to your nearest authorized ser-  
vice dealer.  
lightning fast REACTION, kicking the  
guide bar up and back toward the oper-  
ator.  
S Pinching the saw chain along the tip of  
the guide bar may push the guide bar  
rapidly back towards the operator.  
WARNING: Computed Kickback  
Angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed S Either of these reactions may cause you  
in the following CKA Table represents the  
angle of kickback your bar and chain  
combinations will have when tested in ac-  
cordance with CSA and ANSI standards.  
to lose control of the saw which could re-  
sult in serious injury. Do not rely exclu-  
sively upon safety devices built into your  
saw.  
Computed angles represented in the CKA The following guide bar and chain com-  
column indicate total energy and angle binations meet kickback requirements of  
associated without a chain brake. When CSA Z62.1 & Z62.3 and ANSI B175.1  
purchasing replacements, considerations when used on saws listed in this manual.  
should be given to the lower CKA values. Use of bar and chain combinations other  
In all cases, lower CKA values represent a than those listed is not recommended and  
safer operating environment for the user. may not meet the CKA requirements per  
S Tip contact in some cases may cause a  
standard.  
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table  
BAR  
CKA without  
chain brake  
MODEL  
PP300E  
CHAIN P/N  
952051470  
P/N  
Length  
16"  
952044759  
20_  
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- double insulation system only provides  
tions through prolonged use of hand added protection against injury resulting  
tools could cause blood vessel or nerve from an internal electrical insulation  
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints failure.  
of people prone to circulation disorders  
WARNING: All electrical repairs to  
this unit, including housing, switch, motor,  
etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by  
qualified service personnel. Replacement  
parts for a double insulated appliance  
must be identical to the parts they replace.  
A double insulated appliance is marked  
with the words “double insulation” or  
“double insulated”. The symbol  
(square within a square) may also be  
marked on the appliance. Failure to have  
the unit repaired by authorized service  
personnel can cause the double insula-  
tion construction to become ineffective  
and result in serious injury.  
STANDARDS: This product is listed by  
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. inaccor-  
dance with UL Standard 1662 and CSA  
Standards Z62.1 and Z62.3 and ANSI  
B175.1.  
ANSI B175.1--2000 “American National  
Standard for Powered Tools -- Safety Re-  
quirements”  
or abnormal swelling. 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 sys-  
tem does not guarantee the avoidance  
of these problems. Users who operate  
power tools on a continual and regular  
basis must closely monitor their physical  
condition and the condition of this tool.  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
CONSTRUCTION  
This unit is double insulated to help pro-  
tect against electric shock. Double in-  
sulation construction consists of two  
separate “layers” of electrical insulation  
instead of grounding.  
Tools built with this insulation systemare  
not intended to be grounded. No  
grounding means is provided on this  
unit, nor should a means of grounding  
be added to this unit.  
Safety precautions must be observed  
when operating any electrical tool. The  
CSA Z62.3 “Chain Saw Kickback Occu-  
pational Health and Safety”  
CSA Z62.1 “Chain Saws -- Occupational  
Health and Safety”  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: Avoid accidental start-  
ing. Always unplug saw from power  
source before installing a bar and/or  
chain.  
The assembly tool provided with your saw  
is the only tool needed for assembly. Pro-  
tective gloves (not provided) should be  
worn during assembly.  
S Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw  
as far as possible.  
S Hold chain with cutters facing as shown.  
ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN  
(if not already attached)  
Tip of  
Bar  
WARNING: If received as-  
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure your  
saw is properly assembled and all fas-  
teners are secure. Always wear gloves  
when handling the chain. The chain is  
sharp and can cut you even when it is  
not moving!  
S Loosen and remove the bar clamp nuts  
and the bar clamp from the saw.  
S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if  
present).  
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN  
DIRECTION OF ROTATION  
Depth Gauge  
Cutters  
Drive Links  
Bar Nuts  
S Place chain around the sprocket and fit  
the drive links into the guide bar groove  
and then around guide bar nose.  
Adjusting Screw  
Bar  
Clamp  
S An adjusting pin and screw is used to  
adjust the tension of the chain. It is very  
important when assembling the bar that  
the pin located on the adjusting screw  
aligns into a hole in the bar.  
S Hold the guide bar against the saw  
frame and install the bar clamp. Be sure  
adjusting pin is in the adjusting pin hole  
in the bar.  
Adjusting Screw  
Inside view of  
Bar Clamp  
Adjusting pin hole  
S Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-  
wise to move the adjusting pin almost as  
far as it will go to the rear. Do not remove  
the adjusting screw from the unit.This  
Adjusting  
screw  
Adjusting pin  
should allow the pin to be near the cor- S Secure the guide bar and bar clamp  
rect position. Further adjustment may  
be necessary as you mount the bar.  
S Mount the bar as illustrated.  
plate with the bar nuts; tighten finger  
tight only. Once the chain is tensioned  
you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts.  
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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 the chain  
when the bar nuts are tight will cause  
damage.  
Checking the tension:  
Use the screwdriver end of thecombina-  
tion 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 below the bar.  
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn  
S Release the chain brake. Pull firmly until  
the handguard is pulled fully back to-  
wards the front handle, then release the  
lever.  
S If chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw  
1/4 turn counterclockwise.  
Adjusting the tension:  
Chain tension is very important. Chain  
stretches during use. This is especially S If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw  
true during the first few times you use  
your saw. Always check chain tension S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the  
each time you use your saw. bar clamp nuts with the assembly tool.  
You can adjust chain tension by loosen- S Recheck chain tension. Tension is cor-  
1/4 turn clockwise.  
ing the bar clamp nuts and turning ad-  
justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up  
on the bar.  
rect when chain does not sag below the  
bar but still can be moved around the  
bar.  
OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR SAW  
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR  
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca-  
tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.  
Handguard  
Bar Oil Cap  
Trigger Lockout  
Button  
Chain Adjustment Screw  
Power  
Cord  
Bar  
Trigger Switch Bar Clamp  
Chain  
TRIGGER SWITCH  
can be pushed in by the thumb, permit-  
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on ting the index finger to squeeze the trig-  
the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to ger. It is not necessary to maintain pres-  
operate the unit after lock--out button sure on the lock--out button once the  
has been pushed forward. Release the trigger has been engaged.  
trigger to turn the unit off.  
TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON  
The TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON is a  
control feature designed to prevent the  
motor from being accidently started.  
When the rear handle is gripped in a nor-  
mal cutting position, the lock--out button  
BAR OIL CAP  
The BAR OIL CAP is used to fill the bar oil  
tank.  
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW  
The CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW is  
used to adjust the chain tension.  
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POWER CORD  
CHAIN TENSION  
The POWER CORD is used to connect It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-  
the chain saw to an approved extension ing first 30 minutes of operation. You  
cord.  
should check your chain tension frequent-  
ly. See CHAIN TENSION under the SER-  
VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
CHAIN BRAKE  
Use only a voltage supply as specified on Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pull-  
your unit.  
ing the front hand guard back toward the  
front handle as far as possible. The chain  
brake must be disengaged before cutting  
with the saw.  
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD  
Extension cords are available for this unit .  
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
STOPPING YOUR SAW  
S Release the trigger switch.  
S If motor does not stop, disconnect  
the extension cord. Discontinue use  
of the unit until it has been repaired  
by an authorized service dealer.  
50 ft.  
100 ft.  
25 ft.  
(7.67 M)  
16  
A.W.G.*  
Volts  
120  
(15.24 M) (30.48 M)  
16  
A.W.G.*  
14  
A.W.G.*  
*American Wire Gauge  
STARTING YOUR SAW  
ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO  
YOUR CHAIN SAW  
To prevent disconnection from unit, se-  
cure extension cord to power cord as  
shown in the following illustration.  
S Connect the saw to a power source  
using the proper size extension cord;  
see SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD in  
the OPERATION section).  
S Grip both handles firmly.  
S Push and hold the trigger lock--out  
button with your right hand thumb.  
S Squeeze and hold the trigger switch.  
CHAIN BRAKE  
WARNING: If the brake band is  
worn too thin it may break when the chain  
brake is triggered. With a broken brake  
band, the chain brake will not stop the  
chain. The chain brake must be replaced  
if any part is worn to less than 1/32" thick.  
Repairs on a chain brake should be made  
by your authorized service dealer. Take  
your unit to the place of purchase or to the  
nearest authorized service dealer.  
Extension Cord  
BEFORE STARTING SAW  
WARNING: Be sure to read the  
electrical safety information in the safety  
rules section of this manual before you  
begin. If you do not understand the elec-  
trical safety information donot attempt to  
use your unit. Seek help from someone  
that does understand the information or  
call the customer assistance help line at  
1-800-554-6723.  
S This saw is equipped with a chain  
brake. The brake is designed to stop the  
chain if kickback occurs.  
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL  
S The inertia--activated chain brake is ac-  
tivated if the front hand guard is pushed  
forward, either manually (by hand) or  
automatically (by sudden movement).  
The bar and chain require lubrication. The  
chain oiler provides lubrication to the  
chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar  
oil tank before each cutting session. Lack S If the brake is already activated, it is dis-  
of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.  
Too little oil will cause overheating shown  
by smoke coming from the chain and/or  
engaged by pulling the front hand guard  
back toward the front handle as far as  
possible.  
discoloration of the bar. For maximum S When cutting with the saw, the chain  
guide bar and chain life, we recommend  
you use Poulan or Poulan ProR chain  
saw bar oil. If Poulan or Poulan ProR bar  
oil is not available, you may use a good  
grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to ob-  
tain Poulan or Poulan ProR brand. Use a  
funnel to fill the tank. Replace oil cap se-  
curely. Check oil level after every 15 min-  
utes of operation.  
brake must be disengaged.  
Disengaged  
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Braking function control  
area. Position cord so it will not be  
caught on branches and the like dur-  
ing cutting.  
CAUTION: The chain brake must be  
checked several times daily. The motor  
must be running when performing this  
procedure. This is the only instance when  
the saw should be placed on the ground  
with the motor running.  
S To avoid losing control when cut is  
complete, do not put pressure on  
saw at end of cut.  
S Stop motor before setting saw down.  
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the  
rear handle with your right hand and the  
front handle with your left hand.  
Squeeze trigger switch and allow motor  
to reach full speed. Activate the chain  
brake by turning your left wrist against the  
hand guard without releasing your grip  
around the front handle. The chain should  
stop immediately.  
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES  
WARNING: Check for broken or  
dead branches which can fall while cut-  
ting causing serious injury. Do not cut  
near buildings or electrical wires if you  
do not know the direction of tree fall, nor  
cut at night since you will not be able to  
see well, nor during bad weather such  
as rain, snow, or strong winds, etc. If the  
tree does make contact with any utility  
line, the utility company should be noti-  
fied immediately.  
Inertia activating function control  
WARNING: When performing the  
following procedure, the motor must not  
be running and the saw must be un-  
plugged from the power source.  
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in  
advance.  
Grip the rear handle with your right hand  
and the front handle with your left hand.  
Hold the chain saw approximately 14" (35  
cm) above a stump or other wooden sur-  
face. Release your grip on the front han-  
dle and use the weight of the saw to let the  
tip of the guide bar fall forward and contact  
the stump. When the tip of the bar hits the  
stump, the brake should activate.  
S Clear the work area. You need a clear  
area all around the tree so you can  
have secure footing.  
S The chain saw operator should keep  
on the uphill side of the terrain as the  
tree is likely to roll or slide downhill  
after it is felled.  
S Study the natural conditions that can  
cause the tree to fall in a particular  
direction, such as:  
OPERATING TIPS  
S The wind direction and speed.  
S The lean of the tree. The lean of a  
tree might not be apparent due to un-  
even or sloping terrain. Use a plumb  
or level to determine the direction of  
tree lean.  
S Weight and branches on one side.  
S Surrounding trees and obstacles.  
S Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is  
rotted, it can snap and fall toward the  
operator.  
S 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. Noise can  
drown out a warning call.  
S Remove dirt, stones, loose bark,  
nails, staples, and wire from the tree  
where cuts are to be made.  
S Check chain tension before first use  
and after 1 minute of operation. See  
CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the SER-  
VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.  
S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas-  
tics, masonry, non-wood building mate-  
rials, etc.  
S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for-  
eign object. Inspect the saw and repair  
parts as necessary.  
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.  
Even a small amount of dirt will quickly  
dull a chain and increase the possibility  
of kickback.  
S Practice cutting a few small logs using  
the following steps. This will help you get  
the “feel” of using your saw before you  
begin a major sawing operation.  
S Squeeze trigger switch and allow unit  
to reach full speed before cutting.  
S Begin cutting with the saw frame  
against the log.  
Plan a clear retreat path  
S Keep the motor at full speed the en-  
tire time you are cutting.  
Direction of Fall  
S Release the trigger switch as soon  
as the cut is completed, allowing the  
motor to stop.  
45_  
S Keep the cord away from the cutting  
10  
 
FELLING LARGE TREES  
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it  
down, and get away quickly on your  
planned retreat path.  
(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 S DO NOT use your saw to cut down a par-  
in the desired direction of fall. After a felling  
cut is made on the opposite side of tree,  
the tree will tend to fall in the direction of  
the notch.  
NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots,  
remove them before making the notch. If  
using saw to remove buttress roots,  
keep saw chain from contacting ground  
to prevent dulling of the chain.  
tially fallen tree. Be extremely cautious  
with partially fallen trees that may be  
poorly supported. When a tree doesn’t  
fall completely, set saw aside and pull  
down tree with a cable winch, block and  
tackle, or tractor.  
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE  
(BUCKING)  
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fall-  
en tree to the desired log size.  
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING TREE  
S 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. See illustra-  
tion. Once the notch is cut, remove the  
wedge of wood from tree.  
WARNING: Do not stand on the  
log being cut. Any portion can roll caus-  
ing loss of footing and control. Do not  
stand downhill of the log being cut.  
Final cut here  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Cut only one log at a time.  
S Cut shattered wood very carefully;  
sharp pieces of wood could be flung to-  
ward operator.  
First cut  
Notch  
S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never  
allow another person to hold the log  
while cutting and never hold the log with  
your leg or foot.  
Hinge  
Second cut  
S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,  
and roots are tangled. Drag logs into a  
clear area before cutting them by pulling  
out exposed and cleared logs first.  
S After removing the wood from the notch,  
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 notch to form a hinge. This  
hinge will help prevent the tree from fal-  
ling in the wrong direction.  
BUCKING TECHNIQUES  
WARNING: If saw becomes  
pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it  
out. You can lose control of the saw result-  
ing 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 re-  
moved easily. Restart the saw and care-  
fully reenter the cut. Do not use a metal  
wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw  
when it is pinched or hung in a log.  
Hinge holds tree on stump and  
helps control fall.  
Opening  
of felling  
cut  
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw  
Closing of  
notch  
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,  
use wedges to open the cut when  
necessary to control the direction of fall.  
To avoid kickback and chain damage,  
use wood or plastic wedges, but never  
steel or iron wedges.  
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or  
wooden wedge to force cut open.  
S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to Overcutting begins on the top side of the  
fall: cracking sounds, widening of the log with the bottom of the saw against the  
felling cut, or movement in the upper log. When overcutting use light downward  
branches.  
pressure.  
11  
 
st  
Overcutting  
Undercutting  
1
Cut  
nd  
2
Cut  
Undercutting involves cutting on the un-  
derside of the log with top of saw against  
the log. When undercutting use light up-  
ward pressure. Hold saw firmly and main-  
tain control. The saw will tend to push  
back toward you.  
nd  
Using a support stand  
2
Cut  
WARNING: Never turn saw upside  
down to undercut. The saw cannot be  
controlled in this position.  
st  
1
Cut  
Always make your first cut on the com-  
pressions side of the log. The compres-  
sion side of the log is where the pressure  
of the log’s weight is concentrated.  
st  
1
Cut  
nd  
2
Cut  
First cut on compression side of log  
LIMBING AND PRUNING  
Second cut  
Second cut  
WARNING: Be alert for and guard  
against kickback. Do not allow the mov-  
ing 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 injury.  
First cut on compression side of log  
WARNING: Never climb into a tree  
to limb or prune. Do not stand on lad-  
ders, platforms, a log, or in any position  
which can cause you to lose your bal-  
ance or control of the saw.  
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT  
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of  
the log.  
S Roll the log over and finish with a sec-  
ond overcut.  
S Watch for logs with a compression side  
to prevent the saw from pinching. See il-  
lustration above for cutting logs with a  
compression side.  
BUCKING USING A LOG OR  
SUPPORT STAND  
S Remember your first cut is always on  
the compression side of the log.  
(Refer to the illustration below for your  
first and second cut)  
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the  
diameter of the log.  
S Finish with your second cut.  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Watch out for spring poles. Spring poles  
are small size limbs which can whip to-  
ward you or pull you off balance. Use  
extreme caution when cutting small size  
limbs.  
S Be alert for spring back from any  
branches that are bent or under pres-  
sure. Avoid being struck by the branch  
or the saw when the tension in the wood  
fibers is released.  
S Frequently clear branches out of the  
way to avoid tripping over them.  
LIMBING  
S Limb a tree only after it is cut down.  
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the  
felled tree to support the tree as you  
work.  
Using a log for support  
nd  
2
Cut  
S Start at the base of the felled tree and  
work toward the top, cutting branches  
and limbs. Remove small limbs with one  
cut.  
st  
S Keep tree between you and the chain.  
1
Cut  
12  
 
S Remove larger branches with the cut- S Finish the pruning operation by using  
ting techniques described BUCKING  
an overcut so that the stump of the  
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches (3--5 cm)  
from the trunk of the tree.  
Second cut  
WITHOUT A SUPPORT.  
S Always use an overcut to cut small and  
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting  
could cause limbs to fall and pinch the  
saw.  
PRUNING  
First cut  
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs  
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if  
branches are higher than your shoulder.  
Get a professional to do the job.  
S Make your first cut 1/3 of the way  
through the bottom of the limb. This  
cut will make the limb sag so that it  
falls easily on the second cut.  
1/3 of way  
3rd cut 1 to 2 in.  
(3--5 cm) from  
trunk of tree  
S Next make a second cut all the way  
through the limb.  
MAINTENANCE  
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES  
WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.  
Fill in dates as you complete  
regular service  
Before  
Use  
After  
Use  
Every  
15 min.  
Service  
Dates  
Check for damaged/worn parts  
n
Check for loose fasteners/parts  
Check chain tension  
n
n
n
Check chain sharpness  
Check guide bar  
n
n
Check bar and chain oil level  
Lubricate bar sprocket hole  
n
n
n
Inspect and clean unit & labels  
Clean guide bar groove  
n
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS  
The warranty on this unit does not cover  
items that have been subjected to oper-  
ator abuse or negligence. To receive full  
value from the warranty, the operator  
must maintain unit as instructed in this  
manual. Various adjustments will need  
to be made periodically to properly  
maintain your unit. Improper mainte-  
nance may cause damage to the unit  
and possible injury to the operator or by-  
standers.  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WORN PARTS  
Contact an authorized service dealer for  
replacement of worn or damaged parts.  
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of  
oil to appear under the saw after motor  
stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking  
oil tank.  
S Trigger Switch -- Ensure the trigger  
switch functions properly by squeezing  
and holding the trigger switch. Make  
sure motor starts and stops.  
S Oil Tank -- Discontinue use of chain saw  
if oil tank shows signs of damage or  
leaks.  
S Extension Cord -- Discontinue use if  
chain saw extension cord shows signs  
of damage or wear.  
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS  
AND PARTS  
S Bar Clamp Nuts  
S Chain  
S Bar Adjusting Screw  
13  
 
CHECK CHAIN TENSION  
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS  
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull  
chain makes a sawdust powder and  
cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING in  
WARNING:  
Wear protective  
gloves when handling chain. The chain  
is sharp and can cut you even when it is the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
not moving.  
section.  
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 your saw.  
D Unplug unit from the power source.  
D Use a screwdriver to move chain  
around guide bar to ensure kinks do not  
exist. The chain should rotate freely.  
CHECK GUIDE BAR  
Conditions which require guide bar main-  
tenance:  
S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.  
S Saw has to be forced through the cut.  
S Inadequate supply of oil to the bar and  
chain.  
Check the condition of the guide bar each  
time the chain is sharpened. A worn guide  
bar will damage the chain and make cut-  
ting difficult.  
After each use, with unit disconnected  
from power source, clean all sawdust from  
the guide bar and sprocket hole.  
To maintain guide bar:  
D Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are fin-  
ger tight against the bar clamp.  
D Turn the adjusting screw clockwise until  
the chain solidly contacts bottom of  
guide bar rail. Then, turn adjusting  
screw an additional 1/4 turn.  
S Disconnect the chain saw from the pow-  
er source.  
S Loosen and remove bar clamp nuts.  
Remove bar and chain from saw.  
S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after  
each 5 hours of operation.  
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn  
ve Sawdust From  
de Bar Groove  
NOTE: To tighten the chain, turn the ad-  
justing screw clockwise; to loosen the  
chain, turn the adjusting screw counter-  
clockwise.  
Sprocket Hole  
Oil Holes  
Adjusting Screw  
S Add lubricant to sprocket hole after each  
use.  
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal  
process of rail wear. Remove these  
burrs with a flat file.  
S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to  
restore square edges and sides.  
D Check the tension by lifting the chain  
from the guide bar. Remove some of the  
stiffness in the chain by pulling down  
and letting go of the chain several times.  
D Continue turning the adjusting screw  
until the tension is correct.  
File Rail Edges  
and Sides  
Square  
Worn Groove  
Correct Groove  
D Tighten bar clamp nuts with a wrench.  
D Recheck chain tension.  
Replace the guide bar when the groove is  
worn, the guide bar is bent or crack--ed, or  
when excess heating or burring of the rails  
WARNING: If the saw is operated occurs. If replacement is necessary, use  
with a loose chain, the chain could jump only the guide bar specified for your saw in  
off the guide bar and result in serious in- the repair parts list or on the decal located  
jury.  
on the chain saw.  
14  
 
LUBRICATION  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND  
LABELS  
Bar Oil  
Fill Cap  
S After each use, inspect complete unit for  
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit  
and labels using a damp cloth with a  
mild detergent.  
Bar  
Sprocket  
S Wipe off the unit and labels with a clean  
dry cloth.  
S Check bar and chain oil before use and  
every 15 minutes while operating the  
saw. See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un-  
der the OPERATION section.  
S Lubricate bar sprocket hole after each  
use.  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
CHAIN SHARPENING  
Chain sharpening requires special tools.  
You can purchase sharpening tools at an  
authorized service dealer or go to a pro-  
fessional chain sharpener.  
Bar Nuts  
WARNING: Avoid accidental start-  
ing. Always unplug saw from power  
source before installing a bar and/or  
chain.  
Adjusting Screw  
Bar  
Clamp  
CHAIN REPLACEMENT  
S Remove bar clamp nuts, bar clamp, and  
old chain.  
S Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-  
wise to move the adjusting pin almost as  
far as it will go to the rear. Do not remove  
the adjusting screw from the unit.  
S Hold chain with cutters facing as shown.  
WARNING:  
Wear protective  
gloves when handling chain. The chain  
is sharp and can cut you even when it is  
not moving.  
It is normal for a new chainto stretch dur-  
ing the first 30 minutes of operation. You  
should recheck your chain tension fre-  
quently and adjust the chain tension as  
required. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION  
section.  
Tip of  
Bar  
Replace the old chain when it becomes  
worn or damaged. Use only the Low  
Kickback replacement chain specified  
in the list of available replacement parts.  
The chain must comply with kickback re-  
quirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested  
with this saw. See your authorized ser-  
vice dealer to replace and sharpen indi-  
vidual cutters on your chain.  
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN  
DIRECTION OF ROTATION  
Depth Gauge  
Cutters  
TO REPLACE CHAIN:  
D Disconnect the chain saw from the pow-  
er source.  
Drive Links  
15  
 
S Place chain around the sprocket and fit CAUTION: If saw chain is installed back-  
the drive links into the guide bar groove wards, the saw will vibrate excessively  
and then around guide bar nose.  
and will not cut wood.  
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT  
See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAIN-  
TENANCE section.  
CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS  
WARNING: Use of any other ac-  
cessory or attachment might present a  
risk of injury to the operator.  
S Hold the guide bar against the saw  
frame and install the bar clamp.  
Be sure adjusting pin is in the adjusting  
pin hole in the bar.  
REPLACEMENT PART  
PART NO.  
Hex Nuts  
Oil Cap  
Bar Adjusting Screw  
Bar Adjusting Pin  
File (5/32” dia.) Twin Pak  
Xtra GUARDr Chain --14”  
Xtra GUARDr Chain --16”  
Lo--Kickr Guide Bar -- 14”  
Lo--Kickr Guide Bar -- 16”  
530015917  
530053072  
530016265  
530053068  
952055085  
952051469  
952051470  
952044758  
952044759  
Inside view of  
Bar Clamp  
Adjusting pin hole  
Adjusting  
screw  
Adjusting pin  
Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 qt 952030203  
Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 gal 952030204  
S Secure the guide bar and bar clamp  
plate with the bar nuts; tighten finger  
tight only.  
STORAGE  
SEASONAL STORAGE  
Prepare your unit for storage at the end of  
the season or if it will not be used for 30  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use:  
S Allow motor to cool before storing or days or more.  
transporting.  
If your chain saw is to be stored for a  
S Store chain saw and extension cord in a period of time:  
well ventilated area  
S Clean it thoroughly before lengthy stor-  
age.  
S Store in a clean dry area.  
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and  
guide bar.  
S Store chain saw with all guards in place  
and position chain saw so that  
any sharp object cannot accidentally  
cause injury.  
S Store chain saw unplugged, well out of S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy  
the reach of children. paper or cloth.  
16  
 
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source be-  
fore performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies  
that require unit to be operating.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Chain does 1. Chain tension incorrect.  
not move  
1. See “Check Chain Tension” in  
Maintenance section.  
when trigger 2. Guide bar rails pinched.  
2. Repair or replace.  
switch is  
engaged.  
3. Trigger switch failure.  
4. Circuit breaker tripped/  
fuse failure.  
3. Contact authorized service dealer.  
4. Reset circuit breaker or replace  
fuse.  
1. See “Check Chain Tension” in  
Maintenance Section.  
2. Contact authorized service dealer.  
3. Resharpen or replace chain.  
4. See “Chain Sharpening” in  
Service and Adjustments section.  
1. Chain tension incorrect.  
Chain clat-  
ters or cuts  
roughly.  
2. Cutters damaged.  
3. Chain worn.  
4. Cutters dull, improperly  
sharpened, or depth  
gauges too high.  
5. Contact authorized service dealer.  
5. Sprocket worn.  
Chain stops 1. Chain cutter tops not  
1. See “Chain Sharpening” in  
Service and Adjustments section.  
2. Repair or replace guide bar.  
during cut.  
filed flat.  
2. Guide bar burred or  
bent; rails uneven.  
Oil inade-  
1. Oil tank empty.  
2. Oil outlet clogged.  
3. Guide bar oil hole  
blocked.  
1. Fill oil tank.  
2. Contact authorized service dealer.  
3. Remove bar and clean.  
quate for bar  
and chain  
lubrication.  
1. Cutters damaged on  
one side.  
2. Chain dull on one side. 2. See “Chain Sharpening” in  
Service and Adjustments section.  
1. See “Chain Sharpening” in  
Service and Adjustments section.  
Chain cuts  
at an angle.  
3. Guide bar bent or worn. 3. Replace guide bar.  
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good  
judgement. If you need assistance, contact an authorized service dealer or call  
1-800-554-6723.  
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WARRANTY STATEMENT  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,  
This warranty does not cover pre--delivery  
INC., warrants to the original purchaser setup or normal adjustments explained in  
that each new Poulan PROr brand elec- the instruction manual.  
tric or cordless product is free from defects THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LE-  
in material and workmanship and agrees GAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER  
to repair or replace under this warranty RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO  
any defective Poulan PROr brand elec- STATE.NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL  
tric product within one (1) year from the OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
original date of purchase.  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
If your Poulan PROr brand electric or WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-  
cordless product should fail within the PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
limited warranty period, return it, com- SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
plete, prepaid, with proof of purchase, to TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
the dealer from whom it was purchased RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
for repair or replacement at the option of LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,  
INC.  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMI-  
TATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY  
This warranty is not transferable and does TO YOU.  
not cover damage or liability caused by The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME  
improper handling, improper mainte- PRODUCTS, INC., is to continuously im-  
nance or the use of accessories and/or at- prove its products. Therefore, ELECTRO-  
tachments not specifically recommended LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., reserves  
by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,  
the right to change, modify, or discontinue  
INC., for this electric product. Additionally, models, designs, specifications, and ac-  
this warranty does not cover parts that will cessories of all products at any time with-  
wear and require replacement with rea- out notice or obligation to any purchaser.  
sonable use during the warranty period.  
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