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PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below . Do not cut if
branches are h igher than your shoulder . Get a
professional to do the job.
S Make your first cut
1/3 of t he way through t he
bottom of the limb.
S Next mak e a 2nd cut all the way through
the l imb . Then cuta thirdovercut leavinga
1to 2inch (2.5 to5 cm)collarfrom thetruck
of the tree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug bef ore performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
We recommend all s ervice and adjus tments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in the ins truction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer per forms work o n the
product, Poulan m ay not pay for repairs
under warranty. It is your responsibility
to maintain andperform gener almainte-
nance.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level Before each use....
Bar lubrication Before each use.......
Chain tension Before each use.......
Chain sharpness Before each u se.....
For damaged parts Before each use...
For loose caps Before each use......
For loose fasteners Before each u se...
For loose par ts 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 f ilter Yearly...
* Hours of Operation --
Each hour of operation is approximately
2 tanks of fuel.
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-
tain unitas instructed in this manual. Various
adjustments willneed to be madeperiodical-
ly to pr ope rly m aintain your unit.
S Once a year, replace the 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 .
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount ofoil
to appear under the saw after engine stops.
Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank.
S ON/ST OP Sw it ch -- E n su r e ON/STOP
switch functions properly by moving the
switch to th e S TOP position. Make sure en-
gine stops; then restart engine and continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Do not use saw if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
S Oil Tank -- Donot use saw if oiltank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK F OR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Bar Nuts
S Chain
S Muffler
S Cylinder Shield
S Air Filter
S Handle Screws
S Vibration Mounts
S Starter Housing
S Front H and Guard
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull
chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts
slowly. See CHA IN S H ARP E NIN G .
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditions which r equire guide bar mainte-
nance:
S Saw cuts t o 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 tim e
chain is sharpened. A worn guide bar will
damage the chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the ST OP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
S MoveON/STOPswitchtoSTOP.
S Loosen and remove bar nuts and clutch
cover. Remove bar and chain from saw.