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.

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For Occasional Use Only

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.250 Bobby Jones ExpresswayAugusta, GA 30907

Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Instruction ManualManual de InstruccionesManuel d’Instructions

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Please do not return unit to retailer.Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant.

1--800--554--6723www.poulan.com

1950 / 2025 / 2050 / 2075 / 21502155 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375

Electrolux Canada Corporation6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING! This chainsaw can be dangerous! Care-less or improper use can causeserious 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, whichmay cause se-rious injury.

Always wear appropriate 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, ad-justing 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. Ifyou 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 in ad-vance. Donot start cutting until you have aclear work area, secure footing, and, if youare felling trees, a planned retreat path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELYS Do not operate a chain sawwith one hand.Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-standers or any combination of these per-sons may result from one-handed opera-tion. 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.

S Make 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 aqualified 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 oilor 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 whileoperating the saw.

S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame inthe 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 an area where fuelvapors cannot reach sparks or openflames from water heaters, electric motorsor switches, furnaces, etc.

KICKBACK

WARNING: Avoid kickback whichcan result in serious injury. Kickback is thebackward, upward or sudden forward motionof the guide bar occurring when the sawchain near the upper tip of the guide 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 ob-ject in the wood can also result in loss ofchain saw control.S Rotational Kickback can occur when themoving 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 movingsaw 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 thesaw tomove in the opposite 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 thesaw chain 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.

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 engine at fullspeed 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 OFKICKBACKS Recognize that kickback can happen.With a basic understanding of kickback,you can reduce the element of surprisewhich contributes to accidents.

S Never let themoving 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. Ifthe 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 aprevious cut.

S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip ofthe bar (plunge cuts).

S Watch for shifting logs or other forces thatcould 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 ofhandlebar

Thumb on underside ofhandlebar

Elbow locked

S Keep a good, firm grip on the sawwith 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 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, designedwith a small radius tip which reduces thesize 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 TipS Low--Kickback Chain, designed with acontoured depth gauge and guard linkwhich 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 off the 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 ofthe saw back toward the operator if kick-back occurs.

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLES Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain inthe 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 can also be caused by pinching thesawchain along the top of the 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. DONOT RELY UPON ANY OF THEDEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOUSHOULDUSE THE SAWPROPERLY 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. Your saw has a low kickback chainand 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 somecasesmaycause 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 theCKA 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 CSAStandards 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) TableBAR

P/N Length CHAIN P/N952044368 14!

MODEL CKA without chain brake1950/2050 24_

2025/2075/2150

2175/2350/2375

16!

18! 14_

952051209

952051211

952051338

952044370

952044418

19_

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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 ofpeople prone to circulation disorders orabnormal swellings. Prolonged use in coldweather has been linked to blood vesseldamage in otherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms 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 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 ofCalifornia, 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 saw in 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 SafetyCSA Z62.3--1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-cupational Health and Safety

ASSEMBLYProtective gloves (not provided) should beworn during assembly.

ATTACHINGTHEBAR&CHAIN (If notalready 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 evenwhenit is not moving!1. Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts

and the chain brake from the saw.2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if

present).

Chain Brake

Chain BrakeNuts

Bar Tool

Location of shipping spacer

3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-just the tension of the chain. It is very im-portant when assembling the bar, that thepin located on the adjusting screw alignsinto a hole in the bar. Turning the screwwillmove the adjustment pin up and down thescrew. Locate this adjustment before youbegin mounting the bar onto the saw. Seeillustration below.

Adjustment located on Chain Brake

Inside view ofChain Brake

4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun-terclockwise until the adjusting pin justtouches the stop. This should allow thepin to be near the correct position.

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

Mount the Bar6. Carefully remove the chain from the pack-

age. Hold chain with the drive links asshown.

CUTTERS MUST FACE INDIIRECTION OF ROTATION

Tip ofBar

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Cutters Depth Gauge

Drive Links

Place chain onto the sprocket7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting

the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket.8. Fit bottom of drive links between the

teeth in the sprocket in the nose of theguide bar.

9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.10. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug

in guide bar groove. Ensure all drivelinks are in the bar groove.

NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BEDISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLA-TIONONTHESAW. TODISENGAGECHAIN BRAKE, PULL THE FRONTHANDGUARDBACK TOWARD THEREAR OF THE CHAIN BRAKE ASFARASPOSSIBLE (SEE ILLUSTRA-TION).

DISENGAGED

ENGAGED

Chain Brake

Front Hand Guard

11. Now, install chain brake making sure theadjusting pin is positioned in the lowerhole in the guide bar. Remember this pinmoves the bar forward and backward asthe screw is turned.

12. Install chain brake nuts and finger tightenonly. Once the chain is tensioned, youwill need 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 sag below thebar.

Chain Brake NutsChain AdjustmentTool (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 ad-justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up onthe bar.S If chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw1/4turn counterclockwise.

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

AdjustingScrew

Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar

Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn

S Lift up the tip of the bar and securely tight-en the chain brake nuts with the bar tool.

S Recheck chain tension.

Chain BrakeNuts

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

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OPERATIONKNOW 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 ofthe various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

ChainAdjustment Tool

(Bar Tool)

PrimerBulb

Fuel Mix Fill CapStarterHousingBar Oil Fill Cap

Chain

Front Hand Guard Front Handle

Starter Rope

ON/STOPSwitch

Muffler

Guide BarChain BrakeNuts

Cylinder Cover

ThrottleLockout

RearHandle

ThrottleTrigger

ChokeKnob Chain

Brake

ChainDirectionof TravelAdjusting

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 LOCKThe 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 while hold-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 ofkickback. The chain brake activates manuallyif the front hand guard is pushed forward. Thechain brake is disengaged by pulling the fronthand guard back toward the front handle as faras possible.CHAIN TENSIONIt is normal for a newchain to stretch during first30 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 slowlywhen 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. Mixgasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratiois obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1gallon of unleaded gasoline. Included withthis saw is a 3.2 ounce container of oil. Pourthe entire contents of this container into 1gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper fuelmixture.DONOTUSE automotive oil or boat oil. Theseoils will cause engine damage. When mixingfuel, follow instructions printed on container.Once oil is added to gasoline, shake containermomentarily to assure that the fuel is thorough-ly mixed. Always read and follow the safetyrules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.

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 PoulanRbar and 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 bar and chain oil is not available, use agood grade SAE 30 oil.S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-cation.

S Always stop the engine before removingthe oil cap.

IMPORTANTExperience indicates that alcohol--blendedfuels (called gasohol or using ethanol ormethanol) 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. Ifthe 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 anyobject.

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

IMPORTANTPOINTSTOREMEMBERWhen 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 withthe fast idle lock button in the locked position.STARTING A COLD ENGINE (orwarm engine after running out offuel)

ON/STOP SWITCH

ON

STOP

(SIDE VIEW)

1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-tion.

2. Pull choke knob out to the full extent.3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.4. 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

5. Sharply pull the starter rope handle 5times with your right hand. Then, pro-ceed to the next step.

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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.6. Push the choke knob in completely (to

the OFF position); pull the starter ropeuntil the engine starts.

OFF FULL

CHOKE

Choke knob

(SIDE VIEW)

7. Allow the engine to run for approximately5 seconds. Then, squeeze and releasethrottle trigger to allow engine to return toidle speed.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE:1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-

tion.2. Push the choke knob in completely (to

the OFF position).3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.4. Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With

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

5. Sharply pull the starter rope with yourright hand until the engine starts.

6. Squeeze and release throttle trigger toallow 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 startingprocedure listed above. Insure the ON/STOP switch is in the ON position.Starting could require pulling the starter ropehandle many times depending on how badlythe unit 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 chainbrake is triggered. With a broken brake band,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 0.020! (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on achain brake should be made by an autho-rized service dealer. Take your unit to theplace of purchase if purchased from a ser-vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorizedmaster service dealer.S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.The brake is designed to stop the chain ifkickback 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 guard

back 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 theweight 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 METHODSIMPORTANT POINTSS Check chain tension before first use andafter 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 chainand thus increase the possibility of kickback.

S Practice cutting a few small logs using thefollowing 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 en-tire time you are cutting.

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S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exertonly light downward pressure. If youforce the cut, damage to the bar,chain, or engine can result.

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, unnec-essary wear can occur to the chain,bar, and engine.

S To avoid losing control when cut iscomplete, do not put pressure on sawat end of cut.

S Stop the engine before setting the sawdown after cutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING: Check for broken ordead 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, nor cut 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 in ad-vance.

S Clear the work area. You need a clear areaall 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 treemight not be apparent due to uneven orsloping terrain. Use a 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 tree tofall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengthsfrom the nearest person or other objects. En-gine noise can drown out a warning call.Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-ples, and wire from the 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

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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 on the side of the tree in 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 buttress roots,remove them before making the notch. If us-ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep sawchain from contacting ground to prevent dull-ing of the chain.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THETREES Make notch cut by cutting the top of thenotch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameterof the tree. 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 ofthe notch. This is done by making a cutabout two inches higher than the center ofthe notch. This will leave enough uncutwood between the felling cut and the notchto form a hinge. This hinge will help pre-vent the tree from falling in the wrong direc-tion.

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 tofall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell-ing cut, or movement in the upperbranches.

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

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, set the sawaside and pull down thetree 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 downhillof the log being cut.IMPORTANT POINTSS Cut only one log at a time.S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharppieces 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 your legor 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 saw resultingin injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop thesaw, drive awedge of plastic orwood into thecut until the saw can be removed easily. Re-start the sawand carefully reenter the cut. Toavoid kickback and chain damage, do notuse ametal 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 side of 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 ofthe 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 thelog.

S Roll the log over and finish with a secondovercut.

S Watch for logs with a compression side toprevent 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 thecompression 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 CutUsing a log for support

2nd Cut

1st Cut

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1st Cut

2nd CutUsing 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 ob-jects 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 ofthe saw.IMPORTANT POINTSS Work slowly, keeping both hands firmlygripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-ing and balance.

S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles aresmall size limbs which can catch the sawchain andwhip toward youor pull you 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 Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Onlythen 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 ifbranches 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 collarfrom the truck of the tree.

First cut

Second cutThird 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 SCHEDULELubricate 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 15tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-ever comes first. Clean more frequently industy conditions. A used aire filter can neverbe completely cleaned. It is advisable to re-place your air filter with a newone after every50 hours of operation, or annually, whichevercomes first.1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.2. Remove cylinder cover.3. Remove air filter.4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.

Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com-pletely before reinstalling.

5. Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-prove the efficiency of air filter. Use2--cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).Squeeze excess oil from filter.

6. Reinstall air filter.7. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.

TIghten securely.

Air FilterCylinder CoverScrews

CylinderCover

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARKARRESTING SCREENAs the unit is used, carbon deposits build upon 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.

Muffler Diffuser

MufflerCoverScrews

MufflerCover

MufflerBody

SparkArrestingScreen

CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-ING SCREENCleaning is required every 25 hours of op-eration or annually, whichever comes first.1. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cover

screws.2. Remove the muffler cover (cover snaps

off muffler body).3. Remove muffler diffuser and spark ar-

resting screen assembly. Notice theorientation of these parts for reassem-bling.

4. Clean the spark arresting screen with awire brush. Replace screen if breaks arefound.

5. Replace any broken or cracked mufflerparts.

6. Reinstall diffuser and spark arrestingscreen assembly with round holes facingup.

7. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws.Tighten securely.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTSYour 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 occur if 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

Oil Holes

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 SidesSquare

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.

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1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.2. Remove the cylinder cover.3. Pull off the spark plug boot.4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and

discard.5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark

plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inchsocket wrench. Spark plug gap shouldbe 0.025 inches.

6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.7. 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 reach

sparks 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, keepingit free of debris. Use a mild detergent andsponge to clean the plastic surfaces.

S Donot store the unit or fuel in a closed areawhere fuel vapors can reach sparks or anopen flame from hot water 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 ofacids during storage. Acidic gas can damagethe engine.

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDYEngine will notstart or will runonly a fewseconds afterstarting.

1. Ignition switch off.2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel tank empty.3. Spark plug not firing.4. Fuel not reachingcarburetor.

1. Move ignition switch to ON.2. See “Difficult Starting” inOperation Section.

3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.4. Install new spark plug.5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.Check for kinked or split fuel line;repair or replace.

Engine willnot idleproperly.

1. Carburetor requiresadjustment

2. Crankshaft seals worn.

1. Contact an authorized service dealer.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Air filter dirty.2. Spark plug fouled.3. Chain brake engaged.4. Carburetor requiresadjustment.

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

1. Clean or replace air filter.2. Clean or replace plug and regap.3. Disengage chain brake.4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

Enginesmokesexcessively.

1. Too much oil mixed withgasoline.

1. Empty fuel tank and refill withcorrect fuel mixture.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

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

LIMITED WARRANTYELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,warrants to the original purchaser that eachnew PoulanRRRR 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 for rentalpurposes.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 HOMEPRODUCTS, INC., for thischain saw. Additionally , this warranty doesnot cover damage caused by improper han-dling, improper maintenance, or if the saw isaltered in any waywhich in our judgement af-

fects its condition or operation. This warrantydoes not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters,starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpen-ing, bars, chains, and other parts which wearand 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 ad-justments 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 ONHOWLONGAN IMPLIEDWAR-RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION ORLIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THEABOVE 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.

U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADAEMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOURWARRANTYRIGHTSANDOBLIGA-TIONS: The U. S. Environmental ProtectionAgency, Environment Canada and POU-LAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCIOUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC., are pleasedto explain the emissions control system war-ranty on your year 2001--2004 small off--roadengine. POULAN/WEED EATER must war-rant the emission control system on your smalloff--roadengine for the periodsof time listed be-low provided there has been no abuse, ne-glect, or improper maintenance of your smalloff--road engine. Your emission control systemincludes parts such as the carburetor and theignition system.Where a warrantable conditionexists, POULAN/WEED EATER will repairyour small off--road engine at no cost to you.Expenses covered under warranty includediagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTUR-ER’SWARRANTYCOVERAGE: If anyemis-sions related part on your engine (as listed un-der Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) isdefective or a defect in the materials or work-manship of the engine causes the failure ofsuch an emission related part, the part will berepaired or replacedby POULAN/WEEDEAT-ER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSI-BILITIES: As the small off--road engine owner,you are responsible for the performance of therequired maintenance listed in your instruction

manual. 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 owner, you should be aware thatPOULAN/WEED EATER may deny you war-ranty coverage if your small off--road engine ora part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, im-proper maintenance, unapproved modifica-tions, or the use of parts not made or approvedby the original equipment manufacturer. Youare responsible for presenting your small off--road engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER au-thorized repair center as soon asa problemex-ists. Warranty repairs should be completed in areasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30days. If youhaveanyquestions regarding yourwarranty rights and responsibilities, you shouldcontact your nearest authorized service centeror call POULAN/WEED EATER at1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY COM-MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty periodbegins on the date the small off--road engine ispurchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: Thiswarranty shall be for a period of two years fromthe initial date of purchase. WHAT IS COV-ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF

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PARTS. Repair or replacement of any war-ranted part will be performed at no charge tothe owner at an approved POULAN/WEEDEATERservicing center. If you have anyques-tions regarding your warranty rights and re-sponsibilities, you should contact your nearestauthorized service center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WAR-RANTYPERIOD:Anywarranted part which isnot scheduled for replacement as requiredmaintenance, or which is scheduled only forregular inspection to the effect of ”repair or re-place as necessary” shall be warranted for 2years. Any warranted part which is scheduledfor replacement as required maintenance shallbewarranted for the period of time up to the firstscheduled replacement point for that part.DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be chargedfor diagnostic labor which leads to the deter-mination that a warranted part is defective if thediagnostic work is performed at an approvedPOULAN/WEED EATER servicing center.CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be liable for damages toother engine components causedby the failureof a warranted part still under warranty. WHATIS NOT COVERED: All failures caused byabuse, neglect, or improper maintenance arenot covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED

PARTS: The use of add--on or modified partscan be grounds for disallowing a warrantyclaim. POULAN/WEEDEATER is not liable tocover failures of warranted parts caused by theuse of add--on or modified parts. HOW TOFILE A CLAIM: If you have any questions re-garding your warranty rights and responsibili-ties, you should contact your nearest autho-rized service center or call POULAN/WEEDEATER at 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TOGET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser-vices or repairs shall be provided at all POU-LAN/WEED EATER service centers. Call1--800--554--6723. MAINTENANCE, RE-PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSIONRELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/WEEDEATERapproved replacement part used in theperformance of any warranty maintenance orrepair on emission related parts will be pro-vided without charge to the owner if the part isunder warranty. EMISSION CONTROLWARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Igni-tion System: Spark Plug (covered up to main-tenance schedule), Ignition Module. MAINTE-NANCE STATEMENT: The owner isresponsible for the performance of all requiredmaintenance as defined in the instructionmanual.

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)