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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 Makeyour fi rstcut
1/3of t heway throughthe
bottom o f t he limb.
S Next ma k e a 2nd cut all the way t hrough
thelimb. Thencutathirdovercutleavinga
1to2inch(2.5to5cm)collarfromthetruck
of the tree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
Werecommend allserviceand adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized or Master S ervice Dealer.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in theinstruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs w ork on the
product,Poulan m aynot pay forrepairs
under w arranty . It is your responsibility
tomaintainandperformgeneralmainte-
nance.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level B efore 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...
* Hours of Operation --
Each hour of operation is approximately
2 t anks of f uel.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been s ubjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty , the operator must main-
tainunitasinstructedinthis manual.Various
adjustmentswillneed tobe madeperiodical-
ly to pr ope rly maintain your unit.
S Once ayear, replace thespark plug, airfilter ,
and check guide b ar and chain for wear . A
new spark plug and air filter a ssures pr oper
air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run
better and last longer .
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an au thorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: Itis normalfor asmallamount 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 O N/ S TOP
switch functions properly by moving the
switch to the STOP position. Make sure en-
gine stops;then r estartengine andcontinue.
S Fuel Tank -- Do not use saw if fuel tank
shows signs of damage o r lea ks.
S OilTank-- Donot usesaw ifoiltank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK FOR 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 Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull
chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts
slowly. Se e C HAI N SH ARPENING.
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditions which r equire guide bar mainte-
nance:
S Saw cuts to one s ide 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 thechain andmake cuttingdifficult.
After each use, ens ure ON/STOP switch is
intheSTOP position, thenclean 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.