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 PRO may not pay for repairs under warranty. It is your re- sponsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance.
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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