Using a support stand
2
nd Cut
PRUNING
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 yourfirst cut 1/3 of the way through the
bottom of the limb.
1
st Cut
S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through
thelimb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a
1
to 2 inch collar from the truck of the tree.
1
st Cut
Second cut
Third cut
2
nd Cut
Collar
LIMBING AND PRUNING
First cut
WARNING:
Be alert for and guard
Pruning technique
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
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.
SERVICE
WARNING: Neverclimb intoa treeto
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms,a log,orinany positionwhich cancause
you to lose your balance or control of the saw.
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure footing
and balance.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Lubricate bar
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chain and whiptoward youorpullyou offbal-
sprocket hole . . . . . . . After each use
Check:
ance.
Use extreme caution when cutting
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:
small size limbs or slender material.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use
Complete saw. . . . . . . After each use
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Chain brake . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
LIMBING
S Always limb atree after it is cut down. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly.
and muffler . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled
tree to support the tree as you work.
S Start at the base of the felled tree and work
toward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
* Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION
:
Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
Cleaning the air filter:
S Always use an overcut to cut small and free-
ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause
limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
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| Tags | Poulan 1950, Poulan 2025, Poulan 2050, Poulan 2075, Poulan 2150, Poulan 2175, Poulan 2350, Poulan 2375, Poulan LE-Series |
| 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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