Poulan Pro 221 manual

221 WAR NI NG : Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so c an result in serious injury. ADVERT ENC IA : Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en- strucc iones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en l esiones graves. AVERTIS SEMENT : Lire le manuel d’ins[...]

2 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS W ARNING ! This chain saw can be danger ous! Care- less or improper use can cause serious or even fat al inj ury . Read and understand the instruc tion manual before using the chain s aw . Always use two hands when operati ng t he chain saw . W ARNING! Contact ing the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided; tip [...]

3 S Carefully pl an your sawing operat ion in ad- vance. Do not start cut ting until you have a clear work area, secure footi ng, and, i f you are felling t rees, a planned retreat path. OPERA TE YOUR SA W SAFEL Y S Do not operat e a chai n s aw with one hand. Serious injury t o the operator , helpers , by - standers or any c ombination of thes e p[...]

4 Avoid Obstructions Clear The Working A rea REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK S Recognize that kick back c an happen. With a bas ic understanding of k ickbac k, you can reduc e t he element of surprise which contri butes to acci dents. S Never l et the m oving chain c ontact any ob- ject at t he tip of the guide bar. S Keep t he working area free from[...]

5 Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius T ip S Low - - K ickback Chain, designed wi th a contoured dept h gauge and guard link which defl ect kick back forc e and all ow wood to gradually ride i nto the cutt er. Low - - Kick back Chain has met kick back per- formance requi rements when tested on a representat ive sample of chain saws be- low 3.8 cubic[...]

6 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 f eeling i n the fi ngers, hands, or joints, discontinue t he use of this tool and seek medical attent ion. An anti -vibr ation syst em does not guarantee the avoidance[...]

7 S Place t he chain over and behind the clutch, fitting the dr ive links in the clutch dru m spro cket. Place chain onto the sprocket S Fit bott om of driv e links bet ween the teeth in the sprock et in the nose of t he guide bar. S Fit c hain drive link s in to bar groov e. S Pull the bar forward until t he chain i s snug in the groove of t he ba[...]

8 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR SA W READ THIS INSTRU CTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RU LES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW . Compare t he illustra tions with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various cont rols and adj ustments . Save t his manual for future reference. Chain Adjust ment T ool (Bar T ool) Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap Start[...]

9 FUEL ING & LUBR ICATION W ARNING: Remove fuel cap slow- ly when ref ueling. FUELING ENGINE This engi ne is certi fied t o operate on unleaded gasoline. B efore operation, gasoline mus t be m ixed wi th a good qualit y 2-cycle a ir- coole d engine oil. We recommend P oulan PRO R brand oi l. If you do not us e this oil, use a good quality 2- cy[...]

10 ON STOP ON/STOP SWITCH OFF FULL CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER Choke/Fast Idle Lever (SIDE VIEW ) ST ARTING A WARM ENGINE: S Move ON/S TOP swit ch to t he ON position. S Pull the choke/ fast idle lev er out to the f ull extent, then push the lever bac k in com- pletely (to the OFF posi tion). S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 tim es. S Pull the st arter r[...]

11 S Keep t he chain out of dirt and sand. Ev en a small amount of dirt will qui ckly dul l a chain and thus increa se the possibility of kick- back. S Practi ce cut ting a few smal l logs using the following techniques to get the “feel ” of us- ing your saw before y ou begin a major sawing operati on. S Squeeze the thrott le t rigger and all o[...]

12 NOTE: Before felling cut is c omplete , use wedges t o open the cut when necessary to control the direc tion of fall . T o avoid k ickbac k and chain dam age, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. S Be alert to signs that t he tree is ready to fall: crack ing sounds, widening of the felling cut, or movement in the upper bra[...]

13 2 nd Cut 1 st Cut 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut Using a support stand 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING W ARNING: Be alert for and guard against kic kback. Do not allow the moving chain to cont act any other branches or ob- jects at the nose of t he guide bar when li mb- ing or pruning. Allowing s uch contac t c an re- sult in serious injury. W ARNING: [...]

14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Lubric ate bar sprocket hole After each use ....... Check: Fuel m ixture level Before each use .... Bar lubrication Before each use ....... Chain tensi on Before each use ....... Chain sharpness Before each use .... For damaged parts Before e ach use .. For loose caps Before each use ...... For loose fast eners Before each u[...]

15 Correct Groove Worn Groove File Rail E dges and Sides Square Replace guide bar w hen t he groove is worn, the gui de bar is bent or cracked, or w hen exce- ss heating or burring of the rails occur s. If re- placement is necessary , use only the guide bar specified for your saw i n the repair parts l ist or on the decal locat ed on the chain saw [...]

16 LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLU X HOME PROD UCTS NORTH AMERI CA, Di vision of WCI Ou t- door Products, Inc., warrants to t he original purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline c hain saw is f ree f rom defec ts in material and workmans hip and agrees t o re- pair or replac e under t his warranty any de- fect ive gasoline chain s aw as follow[...]

17 begins on the date t he lawn and garden equipment engi ne is purchas ed. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be f or a period of two y ears from the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERE D: REPAIR OR REPLAC EMENT OF PAR TS. Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POULAN/W EED [...]