Poulan 966558001 Service, Pruning, AIR Filter, Inspect Muffler and Spark Arresting Screen

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SKeep the tree between you and the chain. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the

branch you are cutting.

SRemove larger, supporting branches with

the cutting techniques described in BUCK-

ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

SAlways 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 branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a professional to do the job.

SMake your fist cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb.

SNext make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the truck of the tree.

Second cut

Third cut

Collar

First cut

Pruning technique

SERVICE

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 service dealer.

HELPFUL TIP

IMPORTANT: Have all

repairs other than the rec- ommended maintenance described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer.

If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product, Poulan may not pay for repairs under warranty. It is your responsibility to maintain and perform general mainte- 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 . . . . . . 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

AIR FILTER

CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent 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. A used aire filter can never be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re- place your air filter with a new one after every 50 hours of operation, or annually, whichever comes first.

1.Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2.Remove cylinder cover.

3.Remove air filter.

4.Clean the air filter using hot soapy water. Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com- 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 the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen, and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance.

Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks occur.

CLEANING THE SPARK

ARRESTING SCREEN

Clean every 25 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Starting Reminder Plan AheadHandle Fuel with Caution Operate Your SAW SafelyMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order KickbackAvoid Pinch-Kickback Maintain ControlReduce the Chance of Kickback Avoid Pull-InChain saws as set by Ansi B175.1 Kickback Safety FeaturesChain Brake and CKA Angle If your hand slips off the front handlebarAttaching the Bumper Spike If not already attached AssemblyComputed kickback angle CKA Table Attaching the BAR & Chain If notChain Tension Including units with chain already installed Adjusting the tensionInside view Chain Brake Adjustment located on Chain Brake Checking the tensionKnow Your SAW ON/STOP Switch Throttle TriggerOperation ON/STOPChain Brake Throttle LOCK---OUTCHOKE/FAST Idle Lever Chain TensionDifficult Starting or starting a flooded engine Important Points to RememberStarting a Warm Engine Inertia activating function control Cutting MethodsBraking function control Important PointsCutting a Fallen Tree Felling Large TreesNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Types of Cutting Used for BuckingLimbing and Pruning Important Points Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandBucking Without a Support LimbingPruning ServiceCleaning the Spark Arresting Screen AIR FilterIdle Speed-T Carburetor AdjustmentsBAR Maintenance Back View of MufflerTo Sharpen Chain Chain SharpeningTools required RightStorage Empty fuel tank and refill with Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedyLoad Adjustment Engine Poulan Limited WarrantyCanada, contact Ligations The U.S. EnvironmentalNANCE, Replacement and Repair of Emission Related Parts Any

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