User manual POULAN 1425-14

[. . . ] 104 Warren Road Augusta, GA 30907 Electrolux Canada Corporation 6150 McLaughlin Road Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2 FRANÇAIS Copyright E2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 530164293 6/16/04 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING!Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING!Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury. XX_ Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label. SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs except carburetor adjustments. Because a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. [. . . ] NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with the choke/fast idle lever in the FULL CHOKE position. If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call 1- 800- 554- 6723. - HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm engine after running out of fuel) NOTE: In the following steps, when the choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent, the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically. 9 IGNITION SWITCH ON STOP CHAIN BRAKE Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723. Choke Lever 1. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position). NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER OFF HALF FULL WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. The chain brake should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 0. 020 (0. 5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized service dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a servicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master service dealer. S The inertia-activated chain brake is activated if the front hand guard is pushed forward, either manually (by hand) or automatically (by sudden movement). S To avoid losing control when cut is complete, do not put pressure on saw at end of cut. S Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting. Look for decay and rot. Check for broken or dead branches which can fall on you while cutting. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths from the nearest person or other objects. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made. Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diagonal to the line of fall. Plan a clear retreat path Direction of Fall 45_ FELLING LARGE TREES (6 inches (15 cm) in diameter or larger) 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 into the notch. NOTE: If the 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. TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE WARNING: Check for broken or dead branches which can fall while cutting causing serious injury. [. . . ] Environmental Protection Agency, Environment Canada and ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. , are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2002-2004 small off-road engine. ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. , must warrant the emission control system on your small off-road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine. Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system. Where a warrantable condition exists, ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. , will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you. [. . . ]