NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is try-
ing to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling
and immediately proceed to the next step.
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
S When cutting with the saw,the chain brake
must be disengaged.
6.
Push the choke knob in completely (to
the OFF position); pull the starter rope
until the engine starts.
Disengaged
Engaged
CHOKE
(SIDE VIEW)
Braking function control
Choke knob
Allow the engine to run for approximately
OFF
FULL
CAUTION:
The chain brake must be
7.
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.
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.
5
seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle 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.
4.
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With
thumb press fast idle lock down; then re-
lease throttle trigger.
5.
6.
Sharply pull the starter rope with your
right hand until the engine starts.
Squeeze and release throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.
Inertia activating function control
WARNING:
When performing the
following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine):
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.
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure the ON/
STOP switch is in the ON position.
Starting could require pulling the starter rope
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
CUTTING METHODS
CHAIN BRAKE
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Check chain tension before first use and
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
WARNING:
If the brake band is
worn too thin it may break when the chain
brake is triggered. With abroken brake band,
the chain brake will not stop the chain. The
chain brake should be replaced by an autho-
rized service dealer if any part is worn to less
than 0.020! (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized service dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a ser-
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.
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
S
S
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 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.
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
S
Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
S If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand guard
Keep the engine at full speed the en-
tire time you are cutting.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan 1950, Poulan 2025, Poulan 2050, Poulan 2075, Poulan 2150, Poulan 2155, Poulan 2175, Poulan 2350, Poulan 2375 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
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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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