Poulan 2300 AV User Manual Page 1

PORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw AwayPOULAN/WEED EATERDIVISION WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES, INC. Shreveport, Louisiana 71139-9329--------------------

F. BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT• The Guide Bar and Cutting Chain require continuous lubrication in order to remain in operating condition. Lubric

USINO YOUR SAWA. PRE-OPERATION CHECKSBefore operating your saw, always:1. »^Check over safety rules and precautions in this manual. Make certain

TYPES OF CUTTINGA. BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUE1. IMPORTANT POINTSa. Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-wood building materia

2. FELLING SMALL TREES — LESS THAN 6 "IN DIAMETERa. If you know the direction of fall:1. ) Make a single felling cut on the side awayfrom the

C. BUCKINGBucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size.1. IMPORTANT POINTSa Cut only one log at a time, b Cut shattered

4. BUCKING — USING ANOTHER LOG AS A SUPPORT (Figure 26):a. In area A1. ) Uncjercuti 3of the way through the log.2. ) Finish with an overcut,b. In

MAINTENANCEA good maintenance program of regular inspection and care wiM increase the service life and help to maintain the safety

2. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE• Conditions which can require guide bar maintenance:— saw cuts to one side— saw has to be forced through a cut —inadeq

с. STARTER ROPEA starter rope that breaks next to the pulley can be repaired.Replace the starter rope if the rope breaks more than 2-3 inches

D. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS• Poor engine performance can be a result of other causes such as dirty air filter, carbon build-up on muffler outlets, etc.

TABLE OF CONTENTSSpecificatipns... 2SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION...

AIR FILTER• A dirty air filter— reduces cutting power— increases fuel consumption• Clean the Air Filter:—frequently, especially under very dusty con

G. TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTTROUBLECAUSEREMEDYENGINE WILL NOT START1. Ignition Switch off.t. Moveswitch to “Start,"2. Fue! tank empty.2. Fill tank

H. MAINTENANCE CHARTC/i CTQ J *3. OsOs %o ^a- ?9 3 Q. ÈÀ 0) 3-^ (O2. % c 2^ so Oia3o33•cComplete machineVisual inspection {condition, leaks)XXCl

POULAN® ACCESSORIESSee your Poulan® dealer for accessories and parts.Electric Sharpener (with all stones)...952-800516Sharpener Stones...

PARTS AND SERVICEYour Poulan® AA/eed Eater® product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards.

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTIONGUARD AGAINST KICKBACKKickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. Do not rely only on the safety devices p

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)A WARNINGBecause a chain saw is a high>speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to re

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled.2

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAWA, INTRODUCTION• Your saw has been designed with safety in mind and includes the foitowing features as standard equipmen

PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USEA. GETTING READY1. READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL CAREFULLY.Your Operator's Manual has been developed to help you p

2. Turn the Adjusting Screw counterclockwise to move the Adjusting Screw almost as far as will go to the rear. Figure 11.3. Hold chain with cut

E. FUELING YOUR ENGINE1. FUEL SAFETYa. Use only recommended fuel mixtures.b. Mix and pourfuef outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames.c.