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Poulan Pro 220 Instruction Manual

Poulan Pro 220 Instruction Manual

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PoulanPRO
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
220 / 260
&
For Occasional Use Only
C_=_US
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 en-
strucciones
de seguddad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Ure le manuel d'instructions
et bien respecter tousles
avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions
de s_curit6. Tout d_faut de le faire
pourrait entrafner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Electrolux Canada Corporation
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
6150 McLaughlin Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Mississauga, ON L5R 4C2
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The Electrolux
Group.
The world's NO. 1 choice.
Copyright
(02003 Electrolux
Home Products, Inc.
530163652
6/6/03

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  • Page 1 PoulanPRO Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'lnstructions 220 / 260 For Occasional Use Only C_=_US & WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

  • Page 2: Plan Ahead

    WARNING! Read and understand This chain instruction manual before saw can be dangerous! Care- using the chain saw. less or improper use can cause sedous or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object...
  • Page 3 • Carefully planyoursawingoperation inad- marked container for all fuel purposes. vance. Do not s tart cutting until you have a Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. clear work area, secure footing, and, ifyou • Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel- are felling t rees, aplanned retreat path.

  • Page 4: Maintain Control

    Avoid Obstructions Elbow locked Clear The Working Area Thumb on underside of REDUCE THE CHANCE handlebar KICKBACK • Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both • Recognize that kickback happen. hands when the engine is running With a basic understanding of kickback, don't let go.
  • Page 5 action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these events Symmetdca_ Guide Bar may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW.
  • Page 6 abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold Location of shipping spacer weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. 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 ChanBak...

  • Page 7: Chain Tension

    6. Place the chain over and behind Adjusting the tension: clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch Chain tension is very important. Chain drum sprocket. stretches during use. This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw. Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw.
  • Page 8 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 location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Chain Front Hand Guard Front Handle Adjustment...
  • Page 9 _WARNING: The chain must not dlIWARNING: Remove fuel cap slow- move when the engine runs at idle speed, if ly when refueling. the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR- FUELING ENGINE BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. Ahot This engine is certified...

  • Page 10: Important Points

    • If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as Switch possible. N/STOP • When cutting with the saw, the chain brake Primer must be disengaged. Bulb Disengaged ON/STOP...

  • Page 11: Tree Felling Techniques

    FELLING LARGE TREES • Begin cutting with frame against the log. (6 inches in diameter or larger) • Keep the engine at full speed the entire The notch method is used to fell large trees. time you are cutting. A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de- •...
  • Page 12 • DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree _WARNING: Never turn saw ogside with your saw. Be extremely cautious with down to undercut. The saw cannot be con- partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When e tree doesn't fall com- trolled in this position.
  • Page 13 Using a support stand • Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could 2 ndCut cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw. PRUNING i_ WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder.

  • Page 14: Bar Maintenance

    Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screWS. Cleaning the air filter: Tighten securely. A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT ance and increases fuel consumption harmful emissions. Always clean after 15 _WARNING: The chainwill be mov- tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which- ever comes first.

  • Page 15: Need Assistance

    Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, STORAGE the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when exce- ss heating or burring of the rails occurs, if re- i_ WARNING: Stop engine aed allow placement is necessary, use only the guide bar to cool, and secure the unit before storing or specified for your saw in the repair parts list or...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Poulan PRO brand gasoline chain saw justments explained instruction is free from defects in material and workman-...
  • Page 17 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR RE- LIGATIONS: Environmental PLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re- Protection Agency, Environment Canada polacement of any warranted part will be per- and ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, rmed at no charge to the owner at an INC., are pleased to explain the emissions approved...
  • Page 18 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)

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