Poulan Chainsaw 115259826 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
ES350  
ES350WT  
WARNING:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e  
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones  
graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire  
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Poulan  
7349 Statesville Road  
Charlotte, NC 28269  
Poulan  
850 Matheson Blvd. West  
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4  
115259826 Rev. 2 4/15/10 BRW  
 
S Keep the handles dry and clean and  
free from oil and grease.  
larized extension cord only one way. If  
the plug does not fit fully into the exten-  
sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plug  
still 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 the  
polarized wall outlet only one way. If  
plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet,  
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not  
fit, contact a qualified electrician to install  
the proper wall outlet. Do not change the  
equipment plug, extension cord recep-  
tacle, or extension cord plug in any way.  
S To reduce risk of electrical shock, use  
extension cords specifically marked as  
suitable for outdoor appliances. The  
electrical rating of the cord must not be  
less than the rating of unit. The cord  
must be marked with suffix “W--A” (in  
Canada, “W”). Use a polarized cord.  
Make sure your extension cord is in  
good condition. Inspect extension cord  
before use and replace if damaged. Do  
not use a damaged cord. Cord insula-  
tion must be intact with no cracks or de-  
terioration. Plug connectors must be  
undamaged. 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 lower the gauge number, the heavi-  
er the cord (see SELECT AN EXTENSION  
CORD in the OPERATION section). Do  
not use multiple cords.  
S Keep oil cap and fasteners securely  
tightened.  
S Nonconforming replacement compo-  
nents or the removal of safety devices  
may cause damage to the unit and pos-  
sible injury to the operator or bystand-  
ers. Use only Poulan accessories and  
replacement 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 accessories  
and attachments, such as saw chain  
and guard.  
S Check for damaged parts. Before fur-  
ther use of the chain saw, a guard or  
other part that is damaged should be  
carefully checked to determine that it will  
operate properly and perform its in-  
tended function. Check for alignment of  
moving parts, binding of moving parts,  
breakage of parts, mounting and any  
other conditions that may affect its op-  
eration. A guard or other part that is  
damaged should be properly repaired  
or replaced by an authorized service  
dealer unless otherwise indicated else-  
where in the instruction manual.  
S When not in use, chain saws should  
be stored in a dry, high or locked-up  
place out of the reach of children.  
S When storing saw, unplug and use a  
bar sheath or carrying case.  
S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the  
unit by the extension cord or yank ex-  
tension cord to disconnect unit.  
S Secure extension cord to power cord  
to prevent disconnection from unit.  
S Do not use the unit if the switch does  
not turn the unit on and off properly, or  
if the lockout does not work. 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. Position  
cord so that it will not be caught on  
branches. Do not expose cords to  
heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.  
S To avoid the possibility of electric  
shock, avoid body contact with any  
grounded conductor, such as metal  
fences or pipes.  
S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)  
protection should be provided on circuit  
or outlet to be used. Receptacles are  
available having built-in GFCI protection  
and may be used for this measure of  
safety. Inspect chain saw cords periodi-  
cally and if damaged, have repaired by  
an authorized service dealer.  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY  
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous  
environment. To reduce the risk of elec-  
trical shock, do not use in rain, in damp  
or wet locations, or around swimming  
pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to  
snow, rain, or water to avoid 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 to avoid creating a fire or  
explosion and/or causing damage to  
unit.  
S To reduce the risk of electrical shock,  
this appliance has a polarized plug (one  
blade is wider than the other) and will re-  
quire the use of a polarized extension  
cord. The appliance plug will fit into a po-  
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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK  
S Recognize that kickback can happen.  
With a basic understanding of kickback,  
you can reduce the element of surprise  
which contributes to accidents.  
S Never let the moving chain contact  
any 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. Eliminate  
or avoid any obstruction that your saw  
chain could hit while cutting.  
S When cutting a branch, do not let the  
guide bar contact another branch or  
other objects around it.  
Follow all safety rules to help avoid kick-  
back and other forces which can result in  
serious injury.  
Kickback Path  
Avoid Obstructions  
S Keep saw chain sharp and properly  
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-  
crease the chance of kickback. Follow  
manufacturer’s chain sharpening and  
maintenance instructions. Check ten-  
sion at regular intervals, but never with  
engine running. Make sure bar clamp  
nuts are securely tightened.  
Clear The Working Area  
WARNING: Avoid kickback which  
can result in serious injury. Kickback is  
the backward, upward or sudden for-  
ward motion of the guide bar occurring  
when the saw chain near the upper tip of  
the guide bar contacts any object such  
as a log or branch, or when the wood  
closes in and pinches the saw chain in  
the cut. Contacting a foreign object in  
the wood can also result in loss of chain  
saw control.  
S Rotational Kickback can occur when  
the moving chain contacts an object at  
the upper tip of the guide bar. Thiscon-  
tact can cause the chain to dig into the  
object, which stops the chain for an  
instant. The result is a lightning fast,  
reverse reaction which kicks the guide  
bar up and back toward the operator.  
S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the  
the wood closes in and pinches the  
moving saw chain in the cut along the  
top of the guide bar and the saw chain  
is suddenly stopped. This sudden  
stopping of the chain results in a rever-  
sal of the chain force used to cut wood  
and causes the saw to move in the op-  
posite direction of the chain rotation.  
The saw is driven straight back toward  
the operator.  
S Begin and continue cutting at full  
speed. If the chain is moving at a slow-  
er speed, there is greater chance of  
kickback occurring.  
S Use extreme caution when re-enter-  
ing a cut.  
S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip  
of the bar (plunge cuts).  
S Watch for shifting logs or other objects  
that could close a cut and pinch or fall  
onto chain.  
S Use the specified Reduced-Kickback  
Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain.  
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:  
S Be extremely aware of situations or  
obstructions that can cause material  
to pinch the top of or otherwise stop  
the chain.  
S Do not cut more than one log at a 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 housing  
against wood.  
S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.  
S Pull-In can occur when the moving  
chain contacts a foreign object in the  
wood in the cut along the bottom of the  
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly  
stopped. This sudden stopping pulls the  
saw forward and away from the opera-  
tor and could easily cause the operator  
to lose control of the saw.  
Never use metal to hold the cut open.  
MAINTAIN CONTROL  
S A good, firm grip on the saw with both  
hands will help you maintain control.  
Don’t let go. Grip the rear handle with  
your right hand whether you are right  
or left handed. Wrap the fingers ofyour  
left hand over and around the front  
handlebar, and your left thumb under  
the front handlebar. Keep your left arm  
straight with the elbow locked.  
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF  
KICKBACK  
The following precautions should be fol-  
lowed to minimize kickback:  
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Right Hand  
Small Radius  
Tip Guide Bar  
Left Hand  
Large Radius  
Tip Guide Bar  
S Low Kickback Chain has met kickback  
performance requirements when tested  
on the representative sample of these  
chain saws specified in ANSI B175.1.  
S Position your left hand on the front  
handlebar so it is in a straight line with  
your right hand on the rear handle  
when making bucking cuts. Stand  
slightly to the left side of the saw to  
keep your body from being in a direct  
line with the cutting chain.  
Low Kickback Chain  
Contoured Depth Gauge  
Elongated Guard Link  
Deflects Kickback Force  
And Allows Wood To  
S Stand with your weight evenly bal-  
anced on both feet.  
Gradually Ride Into Cutter  
S Do not overreach. You could be drawn  
or thrown off balance and lose control.  
S Do not cut above shoulder height. It is  
difficult to maintain control of saw  
above shoulder height.  
WARNING: Computed Kickback  
Angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed  
in the following CKA Table represents the  
angle of kickback your bar and chain  
combinations will have when tested in ac-  
cordance with CSA and ANSI standards.  
Computed angles represented in the CKA  
column indicate total energy and angle  
associated without a chain brake. When  
purchasing replacements, considerations  
should be given to the lower CKA values.  
In all cases, lower CKA values representa  
safer operating environment for the user.  
S Tip contact in some cases may cause  
a lightning fast REACTION, kicking the  
guide bar up and back toward the op-  
erator.  
S Pinching the saw chain along the tip of  
the guide bar may push the guide bar  
rapidly back towards the operator.  
S Either of these reactions may cause  
you to lose control of the saw which  
could result in serious injury. Do not  
rely exclusively upon safety devices  
built into your saw.  
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES  
WARNING: The following features  
are included on your saw to help reduce  
hazard of kickback; however, such fea-  
tures will not totally eliminate this dan-  
ger. Do not rely only on safety devices.  
Follow all safety rules to help avoid kick-  
back and other forces which can result  
in serious injury.  
S Hand Guard: designed to reduce the  
chance of your left hand contacting  
the chain if your hand slips off the front  
handlebar.  
S Position of front and rear handlebars:  
designed with distance between han-  
dles and “in-line” with each other. The  
spread and “in-line” position of the  
hands provided by this design work to-  
gether to give balance and resistance in  
controlling 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 danger  
zone. This type bar has been demon-  
strated to significantly reduce the num-  
ber and seriousness of kickbacks when  
tested in accordance with ANSI B175.1.  
The following guide bar and chain com-  
binations meet kickback requirements of  
CSA Z62.1 & Z62.3 and ANSI B175.1  
when used on saws listed in this manual.  
Use of bar and chain combinations other  
than those listed is not recommended and  
may not meet the CKA requirements per  
standard.  
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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table  
BAR  
CKA without  
chain brake  
MODEL  
CHAIN P/N  
952051211  
952051211  
P/N  
Length  
16  
952044370  
30_  
ES350  
ES350WT  
952044370  
16″  
30_  
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-  
tions through prolonged use of hand  
tools could cause blood vessel or nerve  
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints  
of people prone to circulation disorders  
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in  
cold weather has been linked to blood  
vessel damage in otherwise healthy  
people. If symptoms occur such as  
numbness, pain, loss of strength,  
change in skin color or texture, or loss of  
feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,  
discontinue the use of this tool and seek  
medical attention. An anti-vibration sys-  
tem does not guarantee the avoidance  
of these problems. Users who operate  
power tools on a continual and regular  
basis must closely monitor theirphysical  
condition and the condition of this tool.  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
double insulation system only provides  
added protection against injury resulting  
from an internal electrical insulation  
failure.  
WARNING: All electrical repairs to  
this unit, including housing, switch, motor,  
etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by  
qualified service personnel. Replacement  
parts for a double insulated appliance  
must be identical to the parts they replace.  
A double insulated appliance is marked  
with the words “double insulation” or  
“double insulated”. The symbol  
(square within a square) may also be  
marked on the appliance. Failure to have  
the unit repaired by authorized service  
personnel can cause the double insula-  
tion construction to become ineffective  
and result in serious injury.  
STANDARDS: This product is listed by  
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. inaccor-  
dance with UL Standard 1662 and CSA  
Standards Z62.1 and Z62.3 and ANSI  
B175.1.  
CONSTRUCTION  
This unit is double insulated to help pro-  
tect against electric shock. Double in-  
sulation construction consists of two  
separate “layers” of electrical insulation  
instead of grounding.  
Tools built with thisinsulation systemare  
not intended to be grounded. No  
grounding means is provided on this  
unit, nor should a means of grounding  
be added to this unit.  
Safety precautions must be observed  
when operating any electrical tool. The  
ANSI B175.1--2000 “American National  
Standard for Powered Tools -- Safety Re-  
quirements”  
CSA Z62.3 “Chain Saw Kickback Occu-  
pational Health and Safety”  
CSA Z62.1 “Chain Saws -- Occupational  
Health and Safety”  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
ASSEMBLY  
NOTE: If you need assistance or find  
that parts are missing or damaged,  
please call 1-800-554-6723.  
WARNING: Before using chain  
saw, ensure all fasteners are secure.  
CARTON CONTENTS  
S Chain Saw (fully assembled)  
S Bar Sheath  
ASSEMBLY  
Your unit is fully assembled; no assembly  
is required.  
Examine parts for damage. Do not use  
damaged parts.  
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OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR SAW  
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR  
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the  
location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-  
ence.  
Hand Guard  
Bar Oil Cap  
Trigger Lock--out  
Button  
Chain Adjustment Screw  
Power  
Cord  
Bar Sprocket  
Hole  
Bar  
Bar Clamp  
Chain  
Trigger  
Switch  
Oil Level  
Indicator  
TRIGGER SWITCH  
BAR OIL CAP  
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on  
the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to  
operate the unit after lock--out button  
has been pushed forward. Release the  
trigger to turn the unit off.  
The BAR OIL CAP is used to fill the bar oil  
tank.  
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW  
The CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW is  
used to adjust the chain tension.  
POWER CORD  
TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON  
The POWER CORD is used to connect  
the chain saw to an approved extension  
cord.  
The TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON is a  
control feature designed to prevent the  
motor from being accidently started.  
When the rear handle is gripped in a nor-  
mal cutting position, the lock--out button  
can 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 the  
trigger has been engaged.  
CHAIN TENSION  
It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-  
ing first 15 minutes of operation. You  
should check your chain tension frequent-  
ly. Readjust chain after every 15 minutes  
of operation. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION  
under the MAINTENANCE section.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Use only a voltage supply as specified on  
your unit.  
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD  
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
Extension Cord  
BEFORE STARTING SAW  
50 ft.  
100 ft.  
25 ft.  
(7.67 m)  
Volts  
120  
(15.24 m) (30.48 m)  
14  
A.W.G.*  
16  
A.W.G.*  
16  
A.W.G.*  
WARNING: Be sure to read the  
electrical safety information in the safety  
rules section of this manual before you  
begin. If you do not understand the elec-  
trical safety information do not attemptto  
use your unit. Seek help from someone  
that does understand the information or  
call the customer assistance help line at  
1-800-554-6723.  
*American Wire Gauge  
ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO  
YOUR CHAIN SAW  
To prevent disconnection from unit, se-  
cure extension cord to power cord as  
shown in the following illustration.  
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GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL  
STOPPING YOUR SAW  
The bar and chain require lubrication. The  
chain oiler provides lubrication to the  
chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar  
oil tank before each cutting session. Lack  
of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.  
Too little oil will cause overheating shown  
by smoke coming from the chain and/or  
discoloration of the bar. For maximum  
guide bar and chain life, we recommend  
you use Poulan chain saw bar oil. If  
Poulan bar oil is not available, you may  
use a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are  
able to obtain Poulan brand. Use a funnel  
to fill the tank. Replace oil cap securely.  
Check oil level after every 15 minutes of  
operation.  
S Release the trigger switch.  
S If motor does not stop, disconnect  
the extension cord. Discontinue use  
of the unit until it has been repaired  
by an authorized service dealer.  
STARTING YOUR SAW  
1. Connect the saw to a power source  
using the propersize 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 TIPS  
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES  
S Check chain tension before first use  
and after 1 minute of operation. See  
CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAIN-  
TENANCE section.  
WARNING: Check for broken or  
dead branches which can fall while cut-  
ting causing serious injury. Do not cut  
near buildings or electrical wires if you  
do not know the direction of tree fall, nor  
cut at night since you will not be able to  
see well, nor during bad weather such  
as rain, snow, or strong winds, etc. If the  
tree does make contact with any utility  
line, the utility company should be noti-  
fied immediately.  
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 saw and repair  
parts as necessary.  
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.  
Even a small amount of dirt will quickly  
dull a chain and increase the possibil-  
ity of kickback.  
S Practice cutting a few small logs using  
the following steps. This will help you get  
the “feel” of using your saw before you  
begin 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 Carefully plan your sawing operation in  
advance.  
S Clear the work area. You need a clear  
area all around the tree so you can have  
secure footing.  
S The chain saw operator should keep  
on the uphill side of the terrain as the  
tree 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 might not be apparentdue toun-  
even or sloping terrain. Use a plumb  
or level to determine the direction of  
tree lean.  
S Weight and branches on one side.  
S Surrounding trees and obstacles.  
S Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is  
rotted, it can snap and fall toward the  
operator.  
S Keep the motor at full speed the en-  
tire time you are cutting.  
S Release the trigger switch as soon  
as the cut is completed, allowing the  
motor to stop.  
S Keep the cord away from the cutting  
area. Position cord so it will not be  
caught on branches and the like dur-  
ing cutting.  
S To avoid losing control when cut is  
complete, do not put pressure on  
saw at end of cut.  
S Stop motor before setting saw down.  
S Make sure there is enough room for  
the tree to fall. Maintain a distance of  
2-1/2 tree lengths from the nearest per-  
son or other objects. Noise can drown  
out a warning call.  
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S Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails,  
staples, and wire from the tree where  
cuts are to be made.  
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,  
use wedges to open the cut when  
necessary to control the direction of fall.  
To avoid kickback and chain damage,  
use wood or plastic wedges, but never  
steel or iron wedges.  
Plan a clear retreat path  
S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready  
to fall: cracking sounds, widening of  
the felling cut, or movement in the up-  
per branches.  
Direction of Fall  
45_  
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it  
down, and get away quickly on your  
planned retreat path.  
FELLING LARGE TREES  
(6 inches in diameter or larger)  
S DO NOT use your saw to cut down a par-  
tially fallen tree. Be extremely cautious  
with partially fallen trees that may be  
poorly supported. When a tree doesn’t  
fall completely, set saw aside and pull  
down tree with a cable winch, block and  
tackle, or tractor.  
The notch method is used to fell large  
trees. A notch is cut on the side of the tree  
in the desired direction of fall. After a felling  
cut is made on the opposite side of tree,  
the tree will tend to fall in the direction of  
the notch.  
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE  
NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots,  
remove them before making the notch. If  
using saw to remove buttress roots,  
keep saw chain from contacting ground  
to prevent dulling of the chain.  
(BUCKING)  
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fall-  
en tree to the desired log size.  
WARNING: Do not stand on the  
log being cut. Any portion can roll caus-  
ing loss of footing and control. Do not  
stand downhill of the log being cut.  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING TREE  
S Make notch cut by cutting the top of  
the notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the  
diameter of the tree. Next complete  
the notch by cutting the bottom. See il-  
lustration. Once the notch is cut, re-  
move the wedge of wood from tree.  
S Cut only one log at a time.  
S Cut shattered wood very carefully;  
sharp pieces of wood could be flung  
toward operator.  
Final cut here  
First cut  
S Use a sawhorse to cutsmall logs.Nev-  
er allow another person to hold the log  
while cutting and never hold the log  
with your leg or foot.  
Notch  
S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,  
and roots are tangled. Drag logs into a  
clear area before cutting them by pulling  
out exposed and cleared logs first.  
BUCKING TECHNIQUES  
Hinge  
Second cut  
S After removing the wood from the notch,  
make the felling cut on the opposite side  
of the notch. This is done by making a  
cut about two inches higher than the  
center of the notch. This will leave  
enough uncut wood between the felling  
cut and the notch to form a hinge. This  
hinge will help prevent the tree from fal-  
ling in the wrong direction.  
WARNING: If saw becomes  
pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it  
out. 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 or  
wood into the cut until the saw can be re-  
moved easily. Restart the saw and care-  
fully reenter the cut. Do not use a metal  
wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw  
when it is pinched or hung in a log.  
Hinge holds tree on stump and  
helps control fall.  
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw  
Opening  
of felling  
cut  
Closing of  
notch  
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or  
wooden wedge to force cut open.  
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Overcutting begins on the top side of the  
log with the bottom of the saw against the  
log. When overcutting use light downward  
pressure.  
Using a log for support  
nd  
2
Cut  
Overcutting  
Undercutting  
st  
1
Cut  
st  
1
Cut  
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 push  
back toward you.  
nd  
2
Cut  
nd  
Using a support stand  
2
Cut  
WARNING: Never turn saw upside  
down to undercut. The saw cannot be  
controlled 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 pressure  
of the log’s weight is concentrated.  
st  
1
Cut  
st  
1
Cut  
First cut on compression side of log  
nd  
2
Cut  
Second cut  
Second cut  
LIMBING AND PRUNING  
WARNING: Be alert for and guard  
against kickback. Do not allow the mov-  
ing chain to contact any other branches  
or objects at the nose of the guide bar  
when limbing or pruning. Allowing such  
contact can result in serious injury.  
First cut on compression side of log  
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT  
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of  
the log.  
WARNING: Never climb into a tree  
to limb or prune. Do not stand on lad-  
ders, platforms, a log, or in any position  
which can cause you to lose your bal-  
ance or control of the saw.  
S Roll the log over and finish with a sec-  
ond overcut.  
S Watch for logs with a compression  
side to prevent the saw from pinching.  
See illustration above for cutting logs  
with a compression side.  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Watch out for spring poles. Spring  
poles are small size limbs which can  
whip toward you or pull you off bal-  
ance. Use extreme caution when cut-  
ting small size limbs.  
BUCKING USING A LOG OR  
SUPPORT STAND  
S Remember your first cut is always on  
the compression side of the log.  
(Refer to the illustration below for your  
first and second cut)  
S Be alert for spring back from any  
branches that are bent or under pres-  
sure. Avoid being struckby thebranch  
or the saw when the tension in the  
wood fibers is released.  
S Frequently clear branches out of the  
way to avoid tripping over them.  
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the  
diameter of the log.  
S Finish with your second cut.  
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LIMBING  
S Make your first cut 1/3 of the way  
through the bottom of the limb. This  
cut will make the limb sag so that it falls  
easily on the second cut.  
S Limb a tree only after it is cut down.  
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the  
felled tree to support the tree as you  
work.  
S Next make a second cut all the way  
through the limb.  
S Start at the base of the felled tree and  
work toward the top, cutting branches  
and limbs. Remove small limbs with  
one cut.  
S Keep tree between you and the chain.  
S Remove larger branches with the cut-  
ting techniques described BUCKING  
WITHOUT A SUPPORT.  
S Finish the pruning operation by using  
an overcut so that the stump of the  
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches (3--5 cm)  
from the trunk of the tree.  
Second cut  
S Always use an overcut to cut small  
and freely hanging limbs. Undercut-  
ting could cause limbs to fall and pinch  
the saw.  
First cut  
1/3 of way  
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.  
3rd cut 1 to 2 in.  
(3--5 cm) from  
trunk of tree  
MAINTENANCE  
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES  
WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.  
Fill in dates as you complete  
regular service  
Before  
Use  
After  
Use  
Every  
15 min.  
Service  
Dates  
Check for damaged/worn parts  
n
Check for loose fasteners/parts  
Check chain tension  
n
n
n
Check chain sharpness  
Check guide bar  
n
n
Check bar and chain oil level  
Inspect and clean unit & labels  
Clean guide bar groove  
n
n
n
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS  
The warranty on this unit does not cover  
items that have been subjected to oper-  
ator abuse or negligence. To receive full  
value from the warranty, the operator  
must maintain unit as instructed in this  
manual. Various adjustments will need  
to be made periodically to properly  
maintain your unit. Improper mainte-  
nance may cause damage to the unit  
and possible injury to the operator or by-  
standers.  
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of  
oil to appear under the saw after motor  
stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking  
oil tank.  
S Trigger Switch -- Ensure the trigger  
switch functions properly by squeez-  
ing and holding the trigger switch.  
Make sure motor starts and stops.  
S Oil Tank -- Discontinue use of chain  
saw if oil tank shows signs of damage  
or leaks.  
S Extension Cord -- Discontinue use if  
chain saw extension cord shows signs  
of damage or wear.  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WORN PARTS  
Contact an authorized service dealer for  
replacement of worn or damaged parts.  
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CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS  
AND PARTS  
WARNING: If the saw is operated  
with a loose chain, the chain could jump  
off the guide bar and result in serious in-  
jury.  
S Bar Clamp Nuts  
S Chain  
S Bar Adjusting Screw  
CHECK CHAIN TENSION  
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS  
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull  
chain makes a sawdust powder and  
cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING in  
the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
section.  
WARNING:  
Wear protective  
gloves when handling chain. The chain  
is sharp and can cut you even when it is  
not moving.  
Chain tension is very important. Chain  
stretches during use. This is especially  
true during the first few times you use your  
saw. Always check chain tension each  
time you use your saw.  
1. Unplug unit from the power source.  
2. Use a screwdriver to move chain  
around guide bar to ensure kinks do  
not exist. The chain should rotate  
freely.  
CHECK GUIDE BAR  
Conditions 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 each  
time the chain is sharpened. A worn guide  
bar will damage the chain and make cut-  
ting difficult.  
After each use, with unit disconnected  
from power source, clean all sawdustfrom  
the guide bar and sprocket hole.  
To maintain guide bar:  
NOTE: It is recommended that the saw  
be turned upside down for chain  
tensioning.  
S Disconnect the chain saw from the  
power source.  
3. Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are  
finger tight against the bar clamp.  
4. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise  
until the chain solidly contacts bottom  
of guide bar rail. Then, turn adjusting  
screw an additional 1/4 turn. This is  
correct chain tension setting.  
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.  
ve Sawdust From  
de Bar Groove  
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn  
Oil Holes  
NOTE: To tighten the chain, turn the ad-  
justing screw clockwise; to loosen the  
chain, turn the adjusting screw counter-  
clockwise.  
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal  
process of rail wear. Remove these  
burrs with a flat file.  
S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file  
to restore square edges and sides.  
Adjusting Screw  
File Rail Edges  
and Sides  
Square  
5. Check the tension by lifting the chain  
from the guide bar. Remove some of  
the stiffness in the chain by pulling  
down and letting go of the chain sever-  
al times.  
6. Continue turning the adjusting screw  
until the tension is correct (see step 4).  
7. Tighten bar clamp nuts with a wrench.  
8. Recheck chain tension.  
Worn Groove  
Correct Groove  
Replace the guide bar when the groove is  
worn, the guide bar is bent or crack--ed, or  
when excess heating or burring of the rails  
occurs. If replacement is necessary, use  
only the guide barspecified foryour saw in  
the repair parts list or on the decal located  
on the chain saw.  
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LUBRICATION  
Bar
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND  
LABELS  
S After each use, inspect complete unit  
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the  
unit and labels using a damp cloth with  
a mild detergent.  
S Wipe off the unit and labels with a  
clean dry cloth.  
S Check bar and chain oil before use  
and every 15 minutes while operating  
the saw. See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN  
OIL under the OPERATION section.  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
CHAIN SHARPENING  
S
Align the 30˚ file holder marks  
parallel with the bar and to the  
center of the chain.  
WARNING: Improper chain sharp-  
ening techniques and/or depth gauge  
maintenance will increase the chance of  
kickback which can result in serious in-  
jury.  
Cutter  
30˚  
File Holder Line  
WARNING:  
Wear protective  
Cutter  
gloves when handling chain. The chain  
is sharp and can cut you even when it is  
not moving.  
S
Sharpen cutters on one side of the  
chain first. File from the inside of  
each cutter to the outside. Then,  
turn the chain saw around and re-  
peat the process for the other side  
of the chain.  
Conditions which indicate the need for  
chain sharpening:  
S Reduction in size of wood chips. The  
size of the wood chip will decrease as  
the chain gets duller until it becomes  
more like a powder than a chip. Note  
that dead or rotted wood will not pro-  
duce a good chip.  
S
File on the forward stroke only.  
Use 2 or 3 strokes per cutting  
edge.  
S
S
Keep all cutters the same length  
when filing.  
File enough to remove any dam-  
age to cutting edges (side plate  
and top plate of cutter).  
S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.  
S Saw has to be forced through the cut.  
Tools required:  
S 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter round file  
and file holder  
Remove Damage  
All Cutters  
Same Length  
S Flat file  
S Depth gauge tool  
TO SHARPEN CHAIN:  
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP  
position.  
2. Check chain for proper tension. Ad-  
just chain tension if necessary. See  
CHECK CHAIN TENSION section.  
3. Sharpen cutters.  
Top Plate  
Side Plate  
S
File chain to meet the specifica-  
tions as shown.  
80˚  
60˚  
S
To sharpen the cutters, position  
the file holder level (90˚) so that it  
rests on the top edges of the cut-  
ter and depth gauge.  
NOTE: The chain has both left  
and right hand cutters.  
30˚  
Hook Angle  
0.025 inch  
(0.65 mm)  
File Holder  
File  
90˚  
Rounded  
Corner  
Cutter  
Right  
Depth Gauge  
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Squared Off  
Corner  
Too Much Hook Angle  
TO REPLACE CHAIN:  
1. Disconnect the chain saw from the  
power source.  
2. Remove bar clamp nuts.  
3. Remove bar clamp and old chain.  
Wrong  
WARNING: Maintain the proper  
hook angle according to the manufac-  
turer’s specifications for the chain you  
are using. Improper hook angle will in-  
crease the chance of kickback which  
can result in serious injury.  
Bar Clamp  
Nuts  
Bar  
Clamp  
Adjusting Screw  
4. Check and lower depth gauges.  
File  
Depth Gauge Tool  
4. Turn the adjusting screw counter-  
clockwise to move the adjusting pin  
almost as far as it will go to the rear.  
Do not remove the adjusting screw  
from the bar clamp.  
Depth Gauge  
5. Carefully remove the new chain from  
the package. Hold chain with cutters  
facing as shown.  
S
S
Place gauge tool on cutter.  
If the depth gauge is higher than  
the depth gauge tool, file it level to  
the top of the depth gauge tool.  
Maintain rounded front corner of  
depth gauge with a flat file.  
Tip of  
Bar  
S
NOTE: The very top of the depth  
gauge should be flat with the front  
half rounded off with a flat file.  
If you require further assistance or are un-  
sure about performing this procedure,  
contact your authorized service dealer or  
call our customer assistance help line at  
1--800--554--6723.  
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN  
DIRECTION OF ROTATION  
Depth Gauge  
Cutters  
WARNING: Avoid accidental start-  
ing. Always unplug saw from power  
source before installing a bar and/or  
chain.  
CHAIN REPLACEMENT  
WARNING:  
Wear protective  
Drive Links  
gloves when handling chain. The chain  
is sharp and can cut you even when it is  
not moving.  
6. Place chain around the sprocket and  
fit the drive links into the guide bar  
groove and then into the teeth of the  
sprocket in the tip of the guide bar.  
It is normal for a new chainto stretchdur-  
ing the first 15 minutes of operation. You  
should recheck your chain tension fre-  
quently and adjust the chain tension as  
required. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION  
section.  
Replace the old chain when it becomes  
worn or damaged. Use only the Low  
Kickback replacement chain specified  
in the list of available replacement parts.  
The chain must complywith kickbackre-  
quirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested  
with this saw. See your authorized ser-  
vice dealer to replace and sharpen indi-  
vidual cutters on your chain.  
7. Hold the guide bar against the saw  
frame and install the bar clamp. Be  
sure adjusting pin is in the adjusting  
pin hole in the bar.  
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CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS  
WARNING: Use of any other ac-  
cessory or attachment might present a  
risk of injury to the operator.  
Inside view of  
Bar Clamp  
Adjusting pin hole  
REPLACEMENT PART  
PART NO.  
Adjusting  
screw  
Hex Nuts  
Oil Cap  
530015917  
530053072  
530016265  
530053068  
952055085  
952051470  
952044759  
952030129  
Adjusting pin  
Bar Adjusting Screw  
Bar Adjusting Pin  
File (5/32dia.) Twin Pak  
Xtra GUARDr Chain --16″  
Lo--Kickr Guide Bar -- 16″  
Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 qt.  
8. Secure the guide bar and bar clamp  
with the bar clamp nuts; tighten  
finger tight only.  
CAUTION: If saw chain is installed back-  
wards, the saw will vibrate excessively  
and will not cut wood.  
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT  
See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAIN-  
TENANCE section.  
Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 gal. 952030130  
STORAGE  
SEASONAL STORAGE  
Prepare your unit for storage at the end of  
the season or if it will not be used for 30  
days or more.  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use:  
S Allow motor to cool before storing or  
transporting.  
If your chain saw is to be stored for a  
period of time:  
S Store chain saw and extension cord in  
a well ventilated area  
S Clean it thoroughly before lengthy  
storage.  
S Store chain saw with all guards in  
place and position chain saw so that  
any sharp object cannot accidentally  
cause injury.  
S Store in a clean dry area.  
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and  
guide bar.  
S Store chain saw unplugged, well out of  
the reach of children.  
S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy  
paper or cloth.  
15  
 
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source be-  
fore performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies  
that require unit to be operating.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Chain does 1. Chain tension incorrect.  
not move  
1. See “Check Chain Tension” in  
Maintenance section.  
2. Repair or replace.  
3. Contact an authorized service  
dealer.  
4. Reset circuit breaker or replace  
fuse.  
when trigger 2. Guide bar rails pinched.  
switch is  
engaged.  
3. Trigger switch failure.  
4. Circuit breaker tripped/  
fuse failure.  
Chain clat-  
ters or cuts  
roughly.  
1. Chain tension incorrect.  
1. See “Check Chain Tension” in  
Maintenance Section.  
2. Cutters damaged.  
2. Contact an authorized service  
dealer.  
3. Chain worn.  
3. Resharpen or replace chain.  
4. See “Chain Sharpening” in  
Service and Adjustments section.  
4. Cutters dull, improperly  
sharpened, or depth  
gauges too high.  
5. Sprocket worn.  
5. Contact an authorized service  
dealer.  
Chain stops 1. Chain cutter tops not  
1. See “Chain Sharpening” in  
Service and Adjustments section.  
2. Repair or replace guide bar.  
during cut.  
filed flat.  
2. Guide bar burred or  
bent; rails uneven.  
1. Fill oil tank.  
Oil inade-  
1. Oil tank empty.  
2. Contact an authorized service  
dealer.  
quate for bar 2. Oil outlet clogged.  
and chain  
3. Remove bar and clean.  
lubrication.  
3. Guide bar oil hole  
blocked.  
Chain cuts  
at an angle.  
1. Cutters damaged on  
one side.  
1. See “Chain Sharpening” in  
Service and Adjustments section.  
2. Chain dull on one side. 2. See “Chain Sharpening” in  
Service and Adjustments section.  
3. Guide bar bent or worn. 3. Replace guide bar.  
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WARRANTY STATEMENT  
Poulan, a division of Husqvarna Con-  
In Canada, contact:  
Poulan  
sumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.,  
warrants to the original consumer pur-  
chaser that each new Poulan brand  
electric or cordless product is free from  
defects in material and workmanship  
and agrees to repair or replace under  
this warranty any defective Poulan  
brand electric product within one (1)  
year from the original date of pur-  
chase.  
850 Matheson Blvd. West  
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4  
Giving the model number, serial number  
and date of purchase of your product and  
the name and address of the authorized  
dealer from whom it was purchased.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LE-  
GAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER  
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO  
STATE.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, AND  
THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WAR-  
RANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY  
STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMI-  
TATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY  
TO YOU.  
If your Poulan brand electric or cordless  
product should fail within the limited war-  
ranty period, you may return it in complete  
condition, prepaid, with proof of purchase  
to the dealer from whom it was purchased  
for repair or replacement at the option of  
Poulan.  
This warranty is not transferable and  
does not cover damage or liability  
caused by improper handling, improper  
maintenance or alteration, or the use of  
accessories and/or attachments not  
specifically recommended by Poulan  
for this product. This warranty does not  
cover parts that will wear and require re-  
placement with reasonable use during  
the warranty period. This warranty does  
not cover pre--delivery setup or normal  
adjustments explained in the instruction  
manual.  
This is a limited warranty within the  
meaning of that term as defined in the  
Magnuson--Moss Act of 1975.  
The policy of Poulan is to continuously  
improve its products. Therefore, Poulan  
reserves the right to change, modify, or  
discontinue models, designs, specifica-  
tions, and accessories of all products at  
any time without notice orobligation to any  
purchaser.  
Should you have any unanswered  
questions regarding this warranty,  
please contact:  
Poulan, a division of Husqvarna  
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.  
7349 Statesville Road  
Charlotte, NC 28269  
1--800--554--6723  
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