Poulan S1970 Chainsaw Owners Manual

SERVICE
S  ON/STOP
Switch   --  Ensure   ON/STOP
switch  functions  properly  by  moving  the
switch to the STOP position. Make sure en-
gine stops;then restartengine andcontinue.
Fuel Tank  --  Do not  use saw  if fuel  tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
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.
S
S
Oil Tank -- Donot usesaw ifoil tank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
HELPFUL TIP
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S  Bar Nuts
IMPORTANT:
Have  all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended
maintenance
S  Chain
described in the instruction
manual  performed  by  an
S  Muffler
S  Cylinder Shield
S  Air Filter
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer  other than an authorized
service  dealer performs  work  on  the
product,  Electrolux   Home  Products,
Inc., may not pay for repairs under war-
ranty. Itisyourresponsibility  tomaintain
and perform general maintenance.
S  Handle Screws
S  Vibration Mounts
S  Starter Housing
S  Front Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A  sharp chain  makes wood  chips. A  dull
chain makes  a sawdust  powder and  cuts
slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING.
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditions  which require  guide  bar mainte-
nance:
S  Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
S  Saw has to be forced through the cut.
S  Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.
Check the condition of guide bar each time
chain is  sharpened. A  worn guide bar  will
damage the chain and make cutting difficult.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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 screen
and muffler . . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug  . Yearly
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
S  Move ON/STOP switch to STOP.
S  Loosen and remove bar  nuts and clutch
cover.  Remove bar and chain from saw.
S  Clean the oil holes  and bar groove after
each 5 hours of operation.
*
Hours of Operation --
Each hour of operation is approximately
2
tanks of fuel.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty  on this  unit  does not  cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or  negligence. To receive  full value
from the warranty, the operator must main-
tainunitas  instructed inthis manual.Various
adjustments willneed tobe madeperiodical-
ly to properly maintain your unit.
S  Onceayear, replacethe  spark plug, air filter,
and check guide bar and chain for wear. A
new spark plug and air filter assures proper
air-fuel mixture and  helps your engine  run
better and last longer.
Oil Holes
S
Burring  of  guide  bar  rails  is  a  normal
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
S  Whenrailtopis  uneven,useaflatfiletore-
store square edges and sides.
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
Worn Groove
Correct Groove
Replace guide bar when the groove  is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when ex-
cess heatingor burringoftherails  occurs.Ifre-
placementis necessary,useonlytheguidebar
NOTE: It is normal for a smallamount ofoil
to appear under the saw after engine stops.
Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank.
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CategoriesChainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals
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Model Year2003
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LanguageEnglish
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