Disengaged
ON/STOP SWITCH
Engaged
Braking function control
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
CAUTION:
The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
must be running when performing this proce-
dure. This is the only instance when the saw
should be placed on the ground with the en-
gine running.
FULL
OFF
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand and the front han-
dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by
fully depressing the throttle trigger. 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.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move ON/STOP switch to the ONposition.
S Pull the choke/fast idle leverout tothe fullex-
tent; then, push the lever back in completely
(to the OFF CHOKE position). This will set
the fast idle lock to the start position.
Inertia activating function control
WARNING:
When performing the
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.
S Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.
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 surface. Release
your grip on the front handle and use the
weight of the saw to let the top of the guide
bar fall forward and contact the stump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the
brake should activate.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded if it has not started
after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel
by following the warm engine starting proce-
dure listed above. Ensure the ON/STOP
switch is in the ON position.
Starting couldrequire manypulls dependingon
how badly unit is flooded. If engine still fails to
start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
or call 1-800-554-6723.
CUTTING METHODS
IMPORTANT POINTS
CHAIN BRAKE
S Check chain tension before first use and
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
WARNING: If the brakeband isworn
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
should be replaced by an authorized service
dealer if any part is worn to less than 1/32”
S
Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.
Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair or re-
place parts as necessary.
S
thick.
Repairs on a chain brake should be
Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
and thus increase the possibility of kickback.
Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to get the “feel” of us-
ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
S
S
made by an authorized service dealer. Take
your unit to the place of purchase if purchased
from aservicing dealer,ortothe nearestautho-
rized master service dealer.
S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
S
Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.
Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
S The
inertia--activated
chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
S If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
S
S
S
Keep the engine at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only
light downward pressure. If you force
the cut, damage to the bar,chain, oren-
gine can result.
S When cutting with the saw,the chain brake
must be disengaged.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan 2750, Poulan 2775, Poulan 2900, Poulan 3050 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan. Poulan US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers): 1-800-849-1297 Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers): 1-800-554-6723 , Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | poulan.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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