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S Keep the t reebetween you andthe chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
thecuttingtechniquesdescribedinBUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branchesarehigher thanyourshoulder.Get
a professional to do the job.
S Make your fist cut
1/3 of the way through
the bottom of the limb.
S Nextmakea 2ndcutallthe waythrough
thelimb. Then cut athird overcutleaving
a1to2inchcollarfromthetruckofthetree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
Werecommend allservice andadjustments
not listed i n this manual beperformed by an
authorized service dealer .
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described inthe instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product,Poulan may notpay forrepairs
under warranty. It is your responsibility
tomaintainandperformgeneralmainte-
nance.
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 B efore each use......
For loose fasteners Before each use...
Fo r 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...
*HoursofOperation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION
: Donot clean filter ingasoline
or other flammablesolvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-
ever comes first. Clean more frequently in
dusty conditions. Ausedairefiltercannever
be completely cleaned. It is advisable tore-
placeyourairfilterwithanewoneafterevery
50hoursofoperation,orannually,whichever
comes first.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover .
2. Remove cylinder cover.
3. Remove air filter.
4. Clean t heairfilterusinghotsoapywater.
Rinsewithcleancoolwater. Airdrycom-
pletely before reinstalling.
5. Reinstall air filter .
6. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
TIghten securely.
Air Filter
Air Filter
Screws
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
As theunit isused, carbondeposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
andmustberemovedtoavoidcreating afire
hazard or af fecting engine performance.
Replacethespark arrestingscreen ifbreaks
occur.
CLEANING THE SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
Clean every 25 hours of operation or annually ,
whichever comes first.