Electric Chainsaw Manual

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WARNING:Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions beforeusing this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

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ES350ES350WT

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Poulan1030 Stevens Creek Road

Augusta, GA 30907

Poulan850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

545146939 Rev. 3 3/15/09 BRW

Instruction ManualManual de Instrucciones

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SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using electricgardening appliances, basic safety pre-cautions must always be followed to re-duce the risk of fire, electric shock, andserious injury. Read and follow allinstructions.

WARNING: Always disconnectpower source when making repairs, ad-justments, and when changing accesso-ries and attachments such as saw bar,chain or guards.Because a chain saw is a high-speedwoodcutting tool, special precautionsmust be observed to reduce risk of acci-dents. Careless or improper use of thistool can cause serious injury.PLAN AHEADS Restrict the use of your saw to adult

users who understand and can followthe safety rules, precautions, and op-erating instructions found in thismanual.

S Dress properly. Wear protective gear.

Always use steel-toed safety footwearwith non-slip soles; snug-fitting cloth-ing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eyeprotection such as non-fogging,vented goggles or face screen; an ap-proved safety hard hat; and soundbarriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to pro-tect your hearing. Regular usersshould have hearing checked regular-ly as chain saw noise can damagehearing.

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Donot wear loose clothing or jewelry; theycan get caught in moving parts.

SnugFittingClothing

SafetyShoes

Safety Chaps

Heavy DutyGloves

EyeProtection

Hearing

Protection

Safety Hat

S Keep all parts of your body away fromthe chain when saw is running.

S Keep children away. Do not let visitorscontact chain saw or extension cord. Allvisitors should be kept at least 30 feet

(10 meters) away from work area.S Do not handle or operate a chain sawwhen you are fatigued, ill, upset, or ifyou have taken alcohol, drugs, or me-

dication. You must be in good physicalcondition and mentally alert. If youhave any condition that might be ag-gravated by strenuous work, checkwith doctor before operating. Watchwhat you are doing. Use commonsense.

S Do not start cutting until you have aclear work area, secure footing, and

especially if you are felling a tree, a re-treat path. Keep work area clean.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELYS Do notoperate with one hand. Serious

injury to the operator, helpers, or by-standers may result from one-handedoperation. A chain saw is intended fortwo-handed use.

S Do not operate saw from a ladder or ina tree.

S Make sure the chain willnot make con-tact with any object while starting thesaw. Never start the saw when theguide bar is in a cut.

S Do notforce chain saw. Itwilldo the jobbetter and safer at the rate for which itwas intended.

S Do not put pressure on the saw, espe-cially at the end of the cut. Doing socan cause you to lose control whenthe cut is completed.

S Stop the saw before setting it down.S Hand carry saw only when motor is

stopped. Carry the chain saw by thefronthandle with thesaw stopped, fingeroff the switch, the guide bar and sawchain to the rear.

S Use the right tool, cut wood only. Dontuse chain saw for purpose not in-tended; for example, dont use chainsaw for cutting plastic, masonry, non-

wood building materials.S Do not operate a chain saw that is

damaged, improperly adjusted, or notcompletely and securely assembled.Always replace bar, chain, handguard, or other parts immediately ifthey becomedamaged,broken, or areotherwise removed.

S Inspect chain saw cords periodicallyand if damaged, have repaired by anauthorized service dealer.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOODWORKING ORDERS Have all chain saw service performed

by an authorized service dealer except

the items listed in the MAINTENANCEsection of this manual.S Make certain saw chain stops moving

when trigger switch is released.


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S Keep the handles dry and clean andfree from oil and grease.

S Keep oil cap and fasteners securelytightened.

S Nonconforming replacement compo-nents or the removal of safety devicesmay cause damage to the unitand pos-sible injury to the operator or bystand-ers. Use only Poulan accessories andreplacement parts as recommended.Never modify your saw.

S Maintain chain saw with care.S Keep unit sharp and clean for better

and safer performance.S Follow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories.S Unplug the chain saw from the power

source when not in use, before servic-ing, and when changing accessoriesand attachments, such as saw chainand guard.

S Check for damaged parts. Before fur-ther use of the chain saw, a guard orother part that is damaged should becarefully checked to determine that it willoperate properly and perform its in-tended function. Check for alignment ofmoving parts, binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts, mounting and anyother conditions that may affect its op-eration. A guard or other part that isdamaged should be properly repairedor replaced by an authorized servicedealer unless otherwise indicated else-where in the instruction manual.

S When not in use, chain saws shouldbe stored in a dry, high or locked-upplace out of the reach of children.

S When storing saw, unplug and use abar sheath or carrying case.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING: Avoid a dangerous

environment. To reduce the risk of elec-trical shock, do not use in rain, in dampor wet locations, or around swimmingpools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose tosnow, rain,or water toavoid the possibil-ity of electrical shock. Do not handle ex-tension cord or plug with wet hands.S Use a voltage supply as shown on the

nameplate of the unit.S Avoid dangerous situations. Do not

use in the presence of flammable liq-uids or gases toavoid creatinga fireorexplosion and/or causing damage tounit.

S To reduce the risk of electrical shock,this appliance has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other)and willre-quire the use of a polarized extensioncord. The applianceplugwill fit into a po-

larized extension cord only one way. Ifthe plug does not fit fully into the exten-sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plugstill does not fit, obtain a correct polar-ized extension cord. A polarized exten-sion cord will require the use of a polar-ized wall outlet. This plug will fit into thepolarized wall outlet only one way. Ifplug does not fit fully into the wall outlet,reverse the plug. If the plug still does notfit, contact a qualifiedelectrician to installtheproperwall outlet. Do notchange theequipment plug, extension cord recep-tacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

S To reduce risk of electrical shock, useextension cords specifically marked assuitable for outdoor appliances. Theelectrical rating of the cord must not beless than the rating of unit. The cordmust be marked with suffix W--A (inCanada, W). Use a polarized cord.Make sure your extension cord is ingood condition. Inspect extension cordbefore use and replace if damaged. Donot use a damaged cord. Cord insula-tion must be intact with no cracks or de-terioration. Plug connectors must beundamaged. An undersized extension

cord will cause a drop in line voltage re-sulting in loss of power and overheating.If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.The lowerthe gauge number, theheavi-er the cord (see SELECT AN EXTENSIONCORD in the OPERATION section). Donot use multiple cords.

S Do not abuse cord. Never carry theunit by the extension cord or yank ex-tension cord to disconnect unit.

S Secure extension cord to power cordto prevent disconnection from unit.

S Do not use the unit if the switch doesnot turn the unit on and off properly, orifthe lockout does notwork. Repairs to

the switch must be made by an autho-rized service dealer.S Keep extension cord clear of operator

and obstacles at all times. Positioncord so that it will not be caught onbranches. Do not expose cords toheat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

S To avoid the possibility of electricshock, avoid body contact with anygrounded conductor, such as metalfences or pipes.

S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)protection should be provided on circuitor outlet to be used. Receptacles areavailable having built-in GFCIprotectionand may be used for this measure of

safety. Inspect chain saw cords periodi-cally and if damaged, have repaired byan authorized service dealer.


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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACKFollow all safety rules to help avoid kick-back and other forces which can result inserious injury.

Kickback Path

Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

WARNING: Avoid kickback whichcan result in serious injury. Kickback isthe backward, upward or sudden for-ward motion of the guide bar occurringwhen thesaw chain near the upper tip ofthe guide bar contacts any object suchas a log or branch, or when the woodcloses in and pinches the saw chain inthe cut. Contacting a foreign object inthe wood can also result in loss of chainsaw control.S Rotational Kickback can occur when

the movingchain contactsan objectatthe upper tip of the guide bar. This con-tact can cause the chain to dig into theobject, which stops the chain for aninstant. The result is a lightning fast,reverse reaction which kicks the guidebar up and back toward the operator.

S Pinch-Kickback can occur when thethe wood closes in and pinches themoving saw chain in the cut along thetop of the guide bar and the saw chainis suddenly stopped. This suddenstopping of the chain results in a rever-

sal of the chain force used to cut woodand causes the saw tomove in theop-posite direction of the chain rotation.The saw is driven straight back towardthe operator.

S Pull-In can occur when the movingchain contacts a foreign object in thewood in the cut along the bottom of theguide bar and the saw chain is suddenlystopped. This sudden stopping pulls thesaw forward and away from the opera-tor and could easily cause the operatorto lose control of the saw.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OFKICKBACK

The following precautions should be fol-lowed to minimize kickback:

S Recognize that kickback can happen.With a basic understanding of kickback,you can reduce the element of surprisewhich contributes to accidents.

S Never let the moving chain contactany object at the tip of the guide bar.

S Keep working area free from obstruc-tions such as other trees, branches,rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminateor avoid any obstruction that your sawchain could hit while cutting.

S When cutting a branch, do not let theguide bar contact another branch orother objects around it.

S Keep saw chain sharp and properlytensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-crease the chance of kickback.Followmanufacturers chain sharpening andmaintenance instructions. Check ten-sion at regular intervals, but never withengine running. Make sure bar clampnuts are securely tightened.

S Begin and continue cutting at fullspeed. Ifthe chain is movingat a slow-er speed, there is greater chance ofkickback occurring.

S Use extreme caution when re-enter-ing a cut.

S Do notattemptcutsstartingwith thetipof the bar (plunge cuts).

S Watch for shifting logs or other objectsthat could close a cut and pinch or fallonto chain.

S Use the specified Reduced-KickbackGuide Bar and Low Kickback Chain.

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:S Be extremely aware of situations or

obstructions that can cause materialto pinch the top of or otherwise stopthe chain.

S Donotcutmore thanone log ata time.S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-

drawn from an undercut when buck-

ing.Avoid Pull-In:S Always begin cutting with the saw at

full speed and the saw housingagainst wood.

S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.Never use metal to hold the cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROLS A good, firm grip on the saw with both

hands will help you maintain control.Dont let go. Grip the rear handle withyour right hand whether you are rightor left handed. Wrap the fingers ofyourleft hand over and around the fronthandlebar, and your left thumb underthe front handlebar. Keep your left armstraight with the elbow locked.


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Right HandLeft Hand

S Position your left hand on the fronthandlebar so it is in a straight line withyour right hand on the rear handlewhen making bucking cuts. Standslightly to the left side of the saw tokeep your body from being in a directline with the cutting chain.

S Stand with your weight evenly bal-anced on both feet.

S Do not overreach. You could be drawnor thrown off balance and lose control.

S Do not cut above shoulder height. It isdifficult to maintain control of sawabove shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING: The following featuresare included on your saw to help reducehazard of kickback; however, such fea-tures will not totally eliminate this dan-ger. Do not rely only on safety devices.Follow allsafety rules to help avoid kick-back and other forces which can resultin serious injury.S Hand Guard: designed to reduce the

chance of your left hand contactingthe chain ifyourhand slips off the fronthandlebar.

S Position of front and rear handlebars:designed with distance between han-

dles and in-line with each other. Thespread and in-line position of thehands provided by this design work to-gether to give balance and resistance incontrolling the pivot of the saw back to-ward the operator if kickback occurs.

S Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-signed with a small radius tip which re-duces the size of the kickback dangerzone. This type bar has been demon-strated to significantly reduce the num-ber and seriousness of kickbacks whentested in accordance with ANSI B175.1.

Large RadiusTip Guide Bar

Small RadiusTip Guide Bar

S Low Kickback Chain has met kickbackperformance requirements when testedon the representative sample of these

chain saws specified in ANSI B175.1.

Low Kickback Chain

Contoured Depth Gauge

Elongated Guard LinkDeflects Kickback ForceAnd Allows Wood ToGradually Ride Into Cutter

WARNING: Computed KickbackAngle (CKA) listed on your saw and listedin the following CKA Table represents theangle of kickback your bar and chaincombinations will have when tested in ac-

cordance with CSA and ANSI standards.Computed anglesrepresented in theCKAcolumn indicate total energy and angleassociated without a chain brake. Whenpurchasing replacements, considerationsshould be given to the lower CKA values.In all cases, lower CKA values represent asafer operating environment for the user.S Tip contact in some cases may cause

a lightning fast REACTION, kicking theguide bar up and back toward the op-erator.

S Pinching the sawchain along the tip ofthe guide bar may push the guide barrapidly back towards the operator.

S Either of these reactions may causeyou to lose control of the saw whichcould result in serious injury. Do notrely exclusively upon safety devicesbuilt into your saw.

The following guide bar and chain com-binations meet kickback requirements ofCSA Z62.1 & Z62.3 and ANSI B175.1when used on saws listed in this manual.Use of bar and chain combinations otherthan those listed is not recommended andmay not meet the CKA requirements perstandard.


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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

BARP/N Length CHAIN P/N

16

MODEL

ES350 30_952044370 952051211

CKA withoutchain brake

ES350WT 952044370 16 952051211 30_

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-tions through prolonged use of handtools could cause blood vessel or nervedamage in the fingers,hands, and jointsof people prone to circulation disordersor abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in

cold weather has been linked to bloodvessel damage in otherwise healthypeople. If symptoms occur such asnumbness, pain, loss of strength,change in skin color or texture, or loss offeeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,discontinue the use of this tool andseekmedical attention. An anti-vibration sys-tem does not guarantee the avoidanceof these problems. Users who operatepower tools on a continual and regularbasis mustclosely monitor their physicalcondition and the condition of this tool.DOUBLE INSULATIONCONSTRUCTION

This unit is double insulated to help pro-tect against electric shock. Double in-sulation construction consists of twoseparate layers of electrical insulationinstead of grounding.Tools built with this insulation system arenot intended to be grounded. Nogrounding means is provided on thisunit, nor should a means of groundingbe added to this unit.Safety precautions must be observedwhen operating any electrical tool. The

double insulation system only providesadded protection against injury resultingfrom an internal electrical insulationfailure.

WARNING: All electrical repairs to

this unit, including housing, switch, motor,etc., must be diagnosed and repaired byqualified service personnel. Replacementparts for a double insulated appliancemust be identical to the parts they replace.A double insulated appliance is markedwith the words double insulation ordouble insulated. The symbol(square within a square) may also bemarked on the appliance. Failure to havethe unit repaired by authorized servicepersonnel can cause the double insula-tion construction to become ineffectiveand result in serious injury.STANDARDS: This product is listed byUnderwriters Laboratories,Inc. in accor-dance with UL Standard 1662 and CSAStandards Z62.1 and Z62.3 and ANSIB175.1.ANSI B175.1--2000 American NationalStandard for Powered Tools -- Safety Re-quirementsCSA Z62.3 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-pational Health and SafetyCSA Z62.1 Chain Saws -- OccupationalHealth and SafetySAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Before using chainsaw, ensure all fasteners are secure.

CARTON CONTENTSS Chain Saw (fully assembled)S Bar Sheath

Examine parts for damage. Do not usedamaged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or findthat parts are missing or damaged,please call 1-800-554-6723.

ASSEMBLYYour unit is fully assembled; no assemblyis required.


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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SAWREAD THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURCHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with thelocation of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-ence.

Bar Oil Cap

TriggerSwitch

PowerCord ChainBar

Chain Adjustment ScrewTrigger Lock--outButton

Hand Guard

Bar Clamp

Bar SprocketHoleOil Level

Indicator

TRIGGER SWITCHThe TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn onthe unit. Squeeze the trigger switch tooperate the unit after lock--out buttonhas been pushed forward. Release thetrigger to turn the unit off.

TRIGGER LOCK --OUT BUTTONThe TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON is acontrol feature designed to prevent themotor from being accidently started.When the rear handle is gripped in a nor-mal cutting position, the lock--out buttoncan be pushed in by the thumb, permit-ting the index finger to squeeze the trig-ger. It is not necessary to maintain pres-sure on the lock--out button once thetrigger has been engaged.

BAR OIL CAPThe BAR OIL CAP is used to fill the bar oiltank.CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREWThe CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW isused to adjust the chain tension.POWER CORDThe POWER CORD is used to connectthe chain saw to an approved extension

cord.CHAIN TENSIONIt is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-ing first 15 minutes of operation. Youshould check your chain tension frequent-ly. Readjust chain after every 15 minutesof operation. See CHECK CHAIN TENSIONunder the MAINTENANCE section.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSUse only a voltage supply as specified onyour unit.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

Volts

12016

A.W.G.*

*American Wire Gauge

25 ft.(7.67 m)

16A.W.G.*

50 ft.(15.24 m)

100 ft.(30.48 m)

14A.W.G.*

ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TOYOUR CHAIN SAWTo prevent disconnection from unit, se-cure extension cord to power cord asshown in the following illustration.

Power Cord

Extension Cord

BEFORE STARTING SAW

WARNING: Be sure to read theelectrical safety information in the safetyrules section of this manual before youbegin.If you do notunderstand theelec-trical safety information do not attempttouse your unit. Seek help from someonethat does understand the information orcall the customer assistance help line at1-800-554-6723.


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GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OILThe barand chain require lubrication. Thechain oiler provides lubrication to thechain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the baroil tank before each cutting session. Lackof oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.Too little oil will cause overheating shownby smoke coming from the chain and/ordiscoloration of the bar. For maximumguide bar and chain life, we recommendyou use Poulan chain saw bar oil. IfPoulan bar oil is not available, you mayuse a good grade SAE 30 oil until you areable to obtain Poulan brand. Use a funnelto fill the tank. Replace oil cap securely.Check oil level after every 15 minutes ofoperation.

STOPPING YOUR SAWS Release the trigger switch.S If motor does not stop, disconnect

the extension cord. Discontinue useof the unit until it has been repairedby an authorized service dealer.

STARTING YOUR SAW1. Connect the saw to a power source

using theproper size extension cord;see SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD).

2. Grip both handles firmly.3. Push and hold the trigger lock--out

button with your right hand thumb.4. Squeeze and hold the trigger switch.

CUTTING METHODS

OPERATING TIPSS Check chain tension before first use

and after 1 minute of operation. SeeCHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAIN-TENANCE section.

S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas-tics, masonry, non-wood building ma-terials, etc.

S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for-eign object. Inspect the sawand repairparts as necessary.

S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.Even a small amountof dirt willquicklydull a chain and increase the possibil-ity of kickback.

S Practice cutting a few small logs usingthefollowing steps.This will help yougetthe feel of using your saw before youbegin a major sawing operation.S Squeeze trigger switch and allow unit

to reach full speed before cutting.S Begin cutting with the saw frame

against the log.

S Keep the motor at full speed the en-tire time you are cutting.

S Release the trigger switch as soonas the cut is completed, allowing themotor to stop.

S Keep the cord away from the cuttingarea. Position cord so it will not becaughton branches and the like dur-ing cutting.

S To avoid losing control when cut iscomplete, do not put pressure onsaw at end of cut.

S Stop motor before setting saw down.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING: Check for broken ordead branches which can fall while cut-ting causing serious injury. Do not cutnear buildings or electrical wires if youdo not know the direction of tree fall, norcut at night since you will not be able tosee well, nor during bad weather suchas rain, snow, or strong winds, etc. If thetree does make contact with any utilityline, the utility company should be noti-fied immediately.S Carefully plan your sawing operation in

advance.S Clear the work area. You need a clear

area all around the tree so you can havesecure footing.

S The chain saw operator should keepon the uphill side of the terrain as thetree is likely to roll or slide downhill af-ter it is felled.

S Study the natural conditions that can

cause the tree to fall in a particular direc-tion, such as:S The wind direction and speed.S The lean of the tree. The lean of a

tree mightnot be apparentdue toun-even or sloping terrain. Use a plumbor level to determine the direction oftree lean.

S Weight and branches on one side.S Surrounding trees and obstacles.

S Look for decay and rot. If the trunk isrotted, it can snap and fall toward theoperator.

S Make sure there is enough room forthe tree to fall. Maintain a distance of2-1/2

tree lengths from the nearestper-son or other objects. Noise can drownout a warning call.


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S Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails,staples, and wire from the tree wherecuts are to be made.

Direction of Fall

45_

Plan a clear retreat path

FELLING LARGE TREES(6 inches in diameter or larger)The notch method is used to fell largetrees. A notch is cut on the side of the treein the desired direction of fall. Aftera fellingcut is made on the opposite side of tree,the tree will tend to fall in the direction ofthe notch.NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots,removethem before makingthe notch.Ifusing saw to remove buttress roots,keep saw chain from contacting groundto prevent dulling of the chain.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING TREES Make notch cut by cutting the top of

the notch first. Cut through 1/3 of thediameter of the tree. Next completethe notch by cutting the bottom. See il-lustration. Once the notch is cut, re-move the wedge of wood from tree.

Notch

First cut

Second cut

Final cut here

Hinge

S After removingthe wood from the notch,

make the felling cut on the opposite sideof the notch. This is done by making acut about two inches higher than thecenter of the notch. This will leaveenough uncut wood between the fellingcut and the notch to form a hinge. Thishinge will help prevent the tree from fal-ling in the wrong direction.

Openingof fellingcut

Closing ofnotch

Hinge holds tree on stump andhelps control fall.

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,use wedges to open the cut whennecessary to control the direction of fall.To avoid kickback and chain damage,use wood or plastic wedges, but neversteel or iron wedges.S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready

to fall: cracking sounds, widening ofthe felling cut, or movement in the up-per branches.

S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put itdown, and get away quickly on your

planned retreat path.S DONOT use yoursawto cut down a par-tially fallen tree. Be extremely cautiouswith partially fallen trees that may bepoorly supported. When a tree doesntfall completely, set saw aside and pulldown tree with a cable winch, block andtackle, or tractor.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE(BUCKING)Bucking is the term used for cutting a fall-en tree to the desired log size.

WARNING: Do not stand on thelog being cut. Any portion can roll caus-ing loss of footing and control. Do not

stand downhill of the log being cut.IMPORTANT POINTSS Cut only one log at a time.S Cut shattered wood very carefully;

sharp pieces of wood could be flungtoward operator.

S Use a sawhorse to cutsmall logs.Nev-er allow another person to hold the logwhile cutting and never hold the logwith your leg or foot.

S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,and roots are tangled. Drag logs into aclear area before cutting them by pullingout exposed and cleared logs first.

BUCKING TECHNIQUES

WARNING: If saw becomespinched or hung in a log, donttryto force itout.You can lose control of the saw result-ing in injury and/or damage to the saw.Stop the saw, drive a wedge of plastic orwood into the cut until the saw can be re-moved easily. Restart the saw and care-fully reenter the cut. Do not use a metalwedge. Do not attempt to restart your sawwhen it is pinched or hung in a log.

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

Turn saw OFF and use a plastic orwooden wedge to force cut open.


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Overcutting begins on the top side of thelog with the bottom of the saw against thelog. When overcuttinguse lightdownwardpressure.

Overcutting Undercutting

Undercutting involves cutting on the un-derside of the log with top of saw against

the log. When undercutting use light up-ward pressure. Hold saw firmly and main-tain control. The saw will tend to pushback toward you.

WARNING: Never turn saw upsidedown to undercut. The saw cannot becontrolled in this position.

Always make your first cut on the com-pressions side of the log. The compres-sion side of the log is where the pressureof the logs weight is concentrated.

First cut on compression side of log

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

Second cut

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORTS Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of

the log.

S Roll the log over and finish with a sec-ond overcut.

S Watch for logs with a compressionside to prevent the saw from pinching.See illustration above for cutting logswith a compression side.

BUCKING USING A LOG ORSUPPORT STANDS Remember your first cut is always on

the compression side of the log.(Refer to the illustration below for yourfirst and second cut)

S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of thediameter of the log.

S Finish with your second cut.

1st Cut

2nd Cut

Using a log for support

2nd Cut

1st Cut

1st Cut

2nd CutUsing a support stand

1st Cut

2nd Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guardagainst kickback. Do not allow the mov-ing chain to contact any other branchesor objects at the nose of the guide barwhen limbing or pruning. Allowing suchcontact can result in serious injury.

WARNING: Never climb into a treeto limb or prune. Do not stand on lad-ders, platforms, a log, or in any positionwhich can cause you to lose your bal-ance or control of the saw.IMPORTANT POINTSS Watch out for spring poles. Spring

poles are small size limbs which canwhip toward you or pull you off bal-ance. Use extreme caution when cut-ting small size limbs.

S Be alert for spring back from anybranches that are bent or under pres-sure. Avoid beingstruck by thebranchor the saw when the tension in thewood fibers is released.

S Frequently clear branches out of theway to avoid tripping over them.


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LIMBINGS Limb a tree only after it is cut down.S Leave the larger limbs underneath the

felled tree to support the tree as youwork.

S Start at the base of the felled tree andwork toward the top, cutting branchesand limbs. Remove small limbs withone cut.

S Keep tree between you and the chain.S Remove larger branches with the cut-

ting techniques described BUCKINGWITHOUT A SUPPORT.

S Always use an overcut to cut smalland freely hanging limbs. Undercut-ting could cause limbs to fall and pinchthe saw.

PRUNING

WARNING: Limit pruning to limbsshoulder height or below. Do not cut ifbranches are higher than your shoulder.Get a professional to do the job.

S Make your first cut 1/3 of the waythrough the bottom of the limb. Thiscut willmake the limbsag so that itfallseasily on the second cut.

S Next make a second cut all the waythrough the limb.

S Finish the pruning operation by usingan overcut so that the stump of thelimb protrudes 1 to 2 inches (3--5 cm)from the trunk of the tree.

First cut1/3 of way

Second cut

3rd cut 1 to 2 in.(3--5 c m) fromtrunk of tree

MAINTENANCE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Fill in dates as you completeregular service

Check for damaged/worn parts

Check for loose fasteners/parts

Check chain tension

Check chain sharpness

Check guide bar

Inspect and clean unit & labels

BeforeUse

AfterUse

Every15 min.

ServiceDates

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nCheck bar and chain oil level

Clean guide bar groove

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WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this unit does not coveritems that have been subjected to oper-ator abuse or negligence. To receive fullvalue from the warranty, the operatormust maintain unit as instructed in thismanual. Various adjustments will needto be made periodically to properlymaintain your unit. Improper mainte-nance may cause damage to the unitand possible injury to the operatoror by-standers.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED ORWORN PARTSContact an authorized service dealer forreplacement of worn or damaged parts.

NOTE: It is normal for a small amount ofoil to appear under the saw after motorstops. Do not confuse this with a leakingoil tank.

S Trigger Switch -- Ensure the triggerswitch functions properly by squeez-ing and holding the trigger switch.Make sure motor starts and stops.

S Oil Tank -- Discontinue use of chainsaw if oil tank shows signs of damageor leaks.

S Extension Cord -- Discontinue use ifchain saw extensioncord shows signsof damage or wear.


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CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERSAND PARTSS Bar Clamp NutsS ChainS Bar Adjusting ScrewCHECK CHAIN TENSION

WARNING: Wear protectivegloves when handling chain. The chainis sharp and can cut you even when it isnot moving.Chain tension is very important. Chain

stretches during use. This is especiallytrue during the first few times you use yoursaw. Always check chain tension eachtime you use your saw.1. Unplug unit from the power source.2. Use a screwdriver to move chain

around guide bar to ensure kinks donot exist. The chain should rotatefreely.

NOTE: It is recommended that the sawbe turned upside down for chain

tensioning.3. Loosen bar clamp nuts until they arefinger tight against the bar clamp.

4. Turn the adjusting screw clockwiseuntil the chain solidly contacts bottomof guide bar rail. Then, turn adjustingscrew an additional 1/4 turn. This iscorrect chain tension setting.

Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn

NOTE: To tighten the chain, turn the ad-justing screw clockwise; to loosen thechain, turn the adjusting screw counter-

clockwise.Adjusting Screw

5. Check the tension by lifting the chainfrom the guide bar. Remove some ofthe stiffness in the chain by pullingdown and letting go of the chain sever-al times.

6. Continue turning the adjusting screwuntil the tension is correct (see step 4).

7. Tighten bar clamp nuts with a wrench.8. Recheck chain tension.

WARNING: If the saw is operatedwith a loose chain, the chain could jumpoff the guide bar and result in serious in-jury.

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESSA sharp chain makes wood chips. A dullchain makes a sawdust powder andcuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING inthe SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSsection.

CHECK GUIDE BARConditions which require guide bar main-tenance: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 the bar and

chain.Check the condition of the guide bar eachtime the chain is sharpened. A worn guidebar will damage the chain and make cut-ting difficult.After each use, with unit disconnectedfrom power source, clean all sawdustfromthe guide bar and sprocket hole.To maintain guide bar:S Disconnect the chain saw from the

power source.S Loosen and remove bar clamp nuts.

Remove bar and chain from saw.S Clean the oil holes and bar groove af-

ter each 5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust FromGuide Bar Groove

Oil Holes

S Burring of guide bar rails is a normalprocess of rail wear. Remove theseburrs with a flat file.

S When rail top is uneven, use a flat fileto restore square edges and sides.

Correct GrooveWorn Groove

File Rail Edgesand Sides

Square

Replace the guide bar when the groove isworn, the guide baris bent or crack--ed,orwhen excess heating or burring of the railsoccurs. If replacement is necessary, useonly the guide bar specified for your sawin

the repair parts list or on the decal locatedon the chain saw.


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LUBRICATION

Bar Oil Fill Cap

S Check bar and chain oil before useand every 15 minutes while operatingthe saw. See GUIDE BAR AND CHAINOIL under the OPERATION section.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT ANDLABELSS After each use, inspect complete unit

forloose or damaged parts. Clean theunit andlabels using a damp cloth witha mild detergent.

S Wipe off the unit and labels with aclean dry cloth.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CHAIN SHARPENINGChain sharpening requires special tools.You can purchase sharpening tools at anauthorized service dealer or go to a pro-fessional chain sharpener.

WARNING:Avoid accidental start-ing. Always unplug saw from powersource before installing a bar and/orchain.CHAIN REPLACEMENT

WARNING: Wear protectivegloves when handling chain. The chainis sharp and can cut you even when it isnot moving.Itis normalfor a newchainto stretch dur-ing the first 15 minutes of operation. Youshould recheck your chain tension fre-quently and adjust the chain tension asrequired. See CHECK CHAIN TENSIONsection.Replace the old chain when it becomesworn or damaged. Use only the LowKickback replacement chain specifiedin the list of available replacementparts.Thechain must complywith kickbackre-quirements of ANSIB175.1 when testedwith this saw. See your authorized ser-vice dealer to replace and sharpen indi-vidual cutters on your chain.TO REPLACE CHAIN:1. Disconnect the chain saw from the

power source.2. Remove bar clamp nuts.3. Remove bar clamp and old chain.

Bar ClampNuts

Adjusting ScrewBarClamp

4. Turn the adjusting screw counter-clockwise to move the adjusting pinalmost as far as it will go to the rear.Do not remove the adjusting screwfrom the bar clamp.

5. Carefully remove the new chain fromthe package. Hold chain with cuttersfacing as shown.

CUTTERS MUST FACE INDIRECTION OF ROTATION

Tip ofBar

Cutters Depth Gauge

Drive Links

6. Place chain around the sprocket andfit the drive links into the guide bargroove and then into the teeth of thesprocket in the tip of the guide bar.

7. Hold the guide bar against the sawframe and install the bar clamp. Besure adjusting pin is in the adjustingpin hole in the bar.


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Inside view ofBar Clamp

Adjustingscrew

Adjusting pin

Adjusting pin hole

8. Secure the guide bar and bar clampwith the bar clamp nuts; tightenfinger tight only.

CAUTION: If saw chain is installed back-wards, the saw will vibrate excessivelyand will not cut wood.CHAIN ADJUSTMENTSee CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAIN-TENANCE section.

CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS

WARNING: Use of any other ac-cessory or attachment might present arisk of injury to the operator.

REPLACEMENT PART PART NO.

Hex Nuts 530015917

Oil Cap 530053072

Bar Adjusting Screw 530016265

Bar Adjusting Pin 530053068

File (5/32 dia.) Twin Pak 952055085Xtra GUARDr Chain --16 952051470

Lo--Kickr Guide Bar -- 16 952044759

Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 qt. 952030129

Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 gal. 952030130

STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the followingsteps after each use:S Allow motor to cool before storing or

transporting.S Store chain saw and extension cord in

a well ventilated areaS Store chain saw with all guards in

place and position chain saw so thatany sharp object cannot accidentallycause injury.

S Storechainsaw unplugged, well outofthe reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGEPrepare your unit for storage at the end ofthe season or if it will not be used for 30days or more.If your chain saw is to be stored for aperiod of time:S Clean it thoroughly before lengthy

storage.S Store in a clean dry area.S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and

guide bar.S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy

paper or cloth.


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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Chain doesnot movewhen triggerswitch isengaged.

1. Chain tension incorrect.

2. Guide bar rails pinched.3. Trigger switch failure.

4. Circuit breaker tripped/fuse failure.

1. See Check Chain Tension inMaintenance section.

2. Repair or replace.3. Contact an authorized service

dealer.

4. Reset circuit breaker or replacefuse.

Chain clat-ters or cutsroughly.

1. Chain tension incorrect.

2. Cutters damaged.

3. Chain worn.4. Cutters dull, improperly

sharpened, or depthgauges too high.

5. Sprocket worn.

1. See Check Chain Tension inMaintenance Section.

2. Contact an authorized servicedealer.

3. Resharpen or replace chain.4. See Chain Sharpening in

Service and Adjustments section.

5. Contact an authorized servicedealer.

1. Chain cutter tops notfiled flat.

2. Guide bar burred orbent; rails uneven.

Chain stopsduring cut.

1. See Chain Sharpening in

Service and Adjustments section.2. Repair or replace guide bar.

Oil inade-quate for barand chainlubrication.

1. Oil tank empty.2. Oil outlet clogged.

3. Guide bar oil holeblocked.

1. Fill oil tank.2. Contact an authorized service

dealer.3. Remove bar and clean.

Chain cutsat an angle.

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source be-fore performing all of the recommended remedies below except remediesthat require unit to be operating.

1. Cutters damaged onone side.

2. Chain dull on one side.

3. Guide bar bent or worn.

1. See Chain Sharpening inService and Adjustments section.

2. See Chain Sharpening inService and Adjustments section.

3. Replace guide bar.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE


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WARRANTY STATEMENT

Poulan, a division of Husqvarna Con-sumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.,warrants to the original consumer pur-chaser that each new Poulan brandelectricorcordlessproductisfreefromdefects in material and workmanshipand agrees to repair or replace underthis warranty any defective Poulanbrand electric product within one (1)

year from the original date of pur-chase.If your Poulan brand electric or cordlessproduct should fail within the limited war-ranty period, you may return it in completecondition, prepaid, with proof of purchaseto the dealer from whom it was purchasedfor repair or replacement at the option ofPoulan.This warranty is not transferable anddoes not cover damage or liabilitycaused by improper handling, impropermaintenance or alteration, or the use ofaccessories and/or attachments notspecifically recommended by Poulan

for this product. This warranty does notcover parts that will wear and require re-placement with reasonable use duringthe warranty period. This warranty doesnot cover pre--delivery setup or normaladjustments explained in the instructionmanual.

Should you have any unansweredquestions regarding this warranty,please contact:

Poulan, a division of HusqvarnaConsumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.1030 Stevens Creek RoadAugusta, GA 30907

1--800--554--6723In Canada, contact:Poulan850 Matheson Blvd. WestMississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

Giving the model number, serial numberand date of purchase of your product andthe name and address of the authorized

dealer from whom it was purchased.

THIS WARRANTYGIVES YOUSPECIFIC LE-GAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHERRIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TOSTATE.NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OROTHERDAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, ANDTHERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WAR-RANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLYSTIPULATED HEREIN.SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION ORLIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-

QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMI-TATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLYTO YOU.

This is a limited warranty within themeaning of that term as defined in theMagnuson--Moss Act of 1975.

The policy of Poulan is to continuouslyimprove its products. Therefore, Poulanreserves the right to change, modify, ordiscontinue models, designs, specifica-tions, and accessories of all products atany time without notice orobligation to anypurchaser.

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