Poulan 2900 Type 2 Owner's Manual
Poulan 2900 Type 2 Owner's Manual
Poulan 2900 Type 2 Owner's Manual
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
& 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 en-
strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Ure le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tousles avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de s_curit6. Tout d_faut de le faire
pourrait entrafner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products Electrolux Home Products
North America North America
Div. of WCl Outdoor Products, Inc. Div. of WCl Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907 Mississauga, Ontario 15T 1K6
[_ Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.
Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar
and chain combination on the label.
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Elbow locked
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Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar tip in the danger zone with any hard ob ect.
Kickback can also be caused by pinching the
saw chain along the top of the guide bar. This
action may push the guide bar rapidly back
toward the operator. Either of these events
meJIRadiusTip may cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury or even
death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE
DEVICES BUILT iNTO YOUR SAW. YOU
SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND
Symm_ CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re-
duced-kickback guide bars and low-kick-
Large Radius Tip back saw chains reduce the chance and
magnitude of kickback and are recom-
• Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a mended. Your saw has a low kickback chain
contoured depth gauge and guard link and bar as original equipment. Repairs on a
which deflect kickback force and allow
chain brake should be made by an autho-
wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low-
rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the
Kickback Chain has met kickback per-
p!ace of purchase if purchased from a ser-
formance requirements when tested on a vEcmg dealer, or to the nearest authorized
representative sample of chain saws be- master service dealer.
low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified
in ANSI B175.1. • Tip contact in some cases may cause a
Contoured Depth GaL_ge lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking
the guide bar up and back toward the oper-
ator.
• Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
_[k Deflects
Elongated Guard Link guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
ickback force back toward the operator.
Low-Kickback _ and allows wood
Chain to gradually ride
• Either of these reactions may cause you to
into cutter
lose control of the saw which could result
in serious in ury.Do not rely exclusively
upon the safety dev ces bu It into your saw.
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NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commer- chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
cial logging, a chain brake is required and even when it is not moving!
shall not be removed or otherwise disabled • Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts
to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations and the chain brake from the saw.
for Commercial Logging. • Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered Location of shipping spacer
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and oints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. 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 fooling in the fingers, hands, or joints, Chain Brake
discontinue the use of this tool and seek Nuts
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor Bar Tool
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool. • An adjusting pin and screw is used to adjust
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped the tension of the chain. It is very important
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark when assembling the bar, that the pin located
arresting screen which meets the on the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in
requirements of California Cedes 4442 and the bar. Turning the screw will move the ad-
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of ustment pin up and down the screw. Locate
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New this adjustment before you begin mounting
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by the bar onto the saw. See illustration below.
law that many internal combustion engines Inside view of
to be equipped with a spark arresting screen.
If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are legally hain Brake
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark Adjustment located on Chain Brake
arresting screen. • Turn the ed usting screw by hand counter-
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau- clockw se until the adjust ng p n lust touches
tions can result in serious in ury. If situations the stop. This should allow the pin to he near
occur which are not covered n th s manual, the correct position, Further adjustment may
use care and good udgemenh If you need be necessary as you mount the bar.
assistance, contact your authorized service • Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
dealer or call 1-800-554-6723. guide bar stops against clutch drum
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under- sprocket.
writer's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175,1-2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws - Safety Requirements
_t the bar
CSA Z62.1-1995 Chain Saws - Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc- • Preparethechain bycheckingtbe properdi-
cupetional Health and Safety rection. Without following the illustration it is
easy to place the chain on the saw in the
wrong direction. Use the illustration of the
chain to determine the proper direction.
screw
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KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW.Compare the illustrations with your unitto familiarize yourseff with the loca-
tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Front Handle
Chain Adjus[men[ Fron[ Hand Guard
Tool "_ Starter Rope
(Bar Tool!
ON STOP
Muffler
Chain
Bar Oil/ \
Fill CaB x Fuel Mix Fill CaB
Starter Housing
Cy 'lder Cover
Throttle
Lock-out
of Chain
Rear Adjusting Travel
Handle Screw
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,i_ WARNING: The chain must not
_,WARNING: Remove fuel cap s_owI
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
ly when refueling.
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
FUELING ENGINE BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
This engine is certified to operate on
muffler can cause serious burns.
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We switch to the STOP position.
recommend PoolanANeed Eater® brand oil. To start the engine hold the saw firmly on
If you do not use this oil, use a good quality the ground as illustrated. Make sure the
2-cycle air-cooled oil designed to be mixed at chain is free to turn without contacting any
a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by object.
mixing 3.2 onces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline. Included with this saw is Use only 15"-18" of rope per pull.
a 3.2 ounce container of Poulan/Weed Eater
brand oil. Pour the entire contents of this Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope
container into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve Starter re )e handle
the proper fuel mixture. et\ Z 4 Le.hand
DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil. These .,e---on front
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing
fuel follow the instructions printed on the
container. Always read and follow the safety
rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH
CAUTION.
Genuine Poulan® bar and chain oil is STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
recommended to protect your unit against warm engine after running out of
excessive wear from heat and friction. fuel):
Poulan® oil resists high temperature NOTE: In the following steps, when the
thinning. If Poolan ® bar and chain oil is not choke/_ast idle lever is pulled out to the full
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil. extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
• Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri- is set automatically.
cation. • Move ON/STOP switch to the ON pesition.
• Always stop the engine before removing • Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full
the oil cap. extent.
IMPORTANT • Pull starter rope quickly with your right
hand a maximum of 10 times. Then. pro-
Experience indicates that alcohol-blended
ceed to the next step.
fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract mo sture wh ch leads NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying
to separation and formation of acids during to start before the 10th pull, stop pulling and
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel immediately proceed to the next step.
system of an engine while in storage. To • Push the choke/_ast idle lever in complete-
avoid engine problems, the fuel system ly (to the OFF CHOKE position).
should be emptied before storage for 30 • Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the hand until the engine starts.
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and • Allow the engine to run for approximately 5
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next seconds. Then, squeeze and release
season. See STORAGE section for addi- throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
tional information. idle speed.
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ON/STOP SWITCH Disengaged _
__:/_ Engaged
Cut
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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE CLEANING THE SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
Lubricate bar
• After each use Clean every 25 hours of operation or annually,
sprocket hole ......
whichever comes first.
Cheek: • Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cover
Fuel mixture level ... • Before each use screws
Bar lubrication ...... • Before each use • Removetbe muffler cover (cover snapsoff
Chain tension ...... • Before each use muffler body)
Chain sharpness ... • Before each use • Remove muffler diffuser and spark arres
For damaged parts . • Before each use tingscreen assembly Notice the orienta
For loose caps ..... • Before each use tion of parts for reassembling
For loose fasteners.. • Before each use • Clean the spark arrestingscreen with a wire
For loose parts ...... Before each use brush Replace screen if breaks are found
Inspect and Clean: • Replace any broken or cracked muffler
Bar ................ Before each use parts.
Complete saw ....... After each use • Reinstall diffuser and spark arrestings-
Air filter ............. Every 5 hours* creen assembly with holes facing up and
Chain brake ........ Every 5 hours* toward muffler cove£
Spark arresting screen • Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws•
and muffler ......... Every 25 hours* Tighten securely.
Replace spark plug • Yearly CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Replace fuel filter,,. Yearly
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter
* Hours of Operation
caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli-
AIR FILTER cated task. We recommend that you take
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline your unit to an authorized service dealer.
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating Damage will occur if you turn the needles be-
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora yond the limiter stops.
tive emissions BAR MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the air filter: If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced
through the cut, or been run with an improper
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
sary to service your bar. A worn bar will dam-
harmful emissions Always clean after every
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
5 hours of operation
• Clean the cover and the area around it to After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
carburetor chamber when the cover is re from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
moved To maintain guide bar:
• Remove the parts as illustrated below • Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
• Wash the filter in soap and wafer Rinse in tion
clean cool water Air dry completely before • Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
reinstallin chain brake Remove berand chain from
• Reinstall _arts. SaW.
• Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each
5 hours of operation•
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
the recomme _ded remedies below exceet ernedies that reeuire ooeration of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not • Ignition switch off. • Move ignition switch to ON.
start or will run • Engine flooded. • See "Difficult Starting" in
only a few Operation Section.
seconds after • Fuel tank empty. • Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
starting. • Spark plug not firing. • Install new spark plug.
• Fuelnot raaching • Checkfordirtyfuel filter; replace.
carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Engine will • Carburetor requires • Contact an authorized service dealer.
not idle adjustment
properly. • Crankshaft seals worn. • Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will not • Air filter dirty. • Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate, • Spark plug fouled. • Clean or replace plug
lacks power, and regap.
or dies under • Carburetor requires • Contact an authorized service dealer.
a load. adjustment.
Engine • Too much oil mixed with • Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes gasoline, correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
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way which in our udgemant affects its condi-
tion or operation. This warranty does not cover
tune-up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes,
starter springs, chain sharpening, bars, chains,
NEED ASSISTANCE? and other parts which wear and require re-
Call t-800-554-6723. placement with reasonable use during the war-
NEED SERVICE PART? renty period. This warranty does not cover pre-
Contact your authorized service dealer. delivery set-up, installation of guide bar and
chain, and normal adjustments explained in the
instruction manual such as carburetor ed ust-
ments and cha n tension adjustments. Th s
warranty does not cover transportation costs.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
ELECI"ROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
AMERICA, Division of WCl Outdoor Prod- OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
ucts, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser STATE TO STATE.
that each new Poulan brand gasoline chain NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
saw is free from defects in material and work-
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
manship and agrees to repair or replace under AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
this warranty any defective gasoline chain saw WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESS-
as follows from the oitginal date of purchase. LY STIPULATED HEREIN.
1 YEAR - Parts and Labor, when used for
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
Household purposes.
60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPUED WAR-
Commercial, Professional, or income Produc- RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
ing purposes.
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
purposes.
APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
handling, improper maintenance, or the use of AMERICA'S policy is to continuously improve
accessories and/or attachments not specifical- its products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX
ly recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA re-
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this chain se_ves the dght to change, modify, or discontin-
saw. Additionally, this warranty does not cover ue models, designs, specifications, and acces-
damage caused by improper handling, improp- sedes of all products at any time without notice
er maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any or obligation to any purchaser.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- engine causes the failure of such an emis-
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental sion related part, the part will be repaired or
Protection Agency/Environment Canada replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER,
and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI-
OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC., are TIES: Asthe lawn and garden equipment en-
pleased to explain the emissions control gine owner, you are responsible for the per-
system warranty on your lawn and garden formance of the required maintenance listed
equipment engine. All new utility and lawn in your instruction manual. POULAN/WEED
and garden equipment engines must be de- EATER recommends that you retain all re-
signed, built, and equipped to meet the strin- ceipts covering maintenance on your lawn
gent anti-smog standards. POULAN/ and garden equipment engine, but POU-
WEED EATER must warrant the emission LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty
control system on your lawn and garden solely for the lack of receipts or for your fail-
equipment engine for the periods of time ure to ensure the performance of all sched-
listed below provided there has been no uled maintenance. As the lawn and garden
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of equipment engine owner, you should be
your lawn and garden equipment engine. aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may
Your emission control system includes parts deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and
such as the carburetor and the ignition sys- garden equipment engine or a part of it has
tem. Where a warrantable condition exits, failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-
POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your tenance, unapproved modifications, or the
lawn and garden equipment engine at no use of parts not made or approved by the
cost to you. Expenses covered under war- original equipment manufacturer. You are
ranty include diagnosis, parts and labor. responsible for presenting your lawn and
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COV- garden equipment engine to a POULAN/
ERAGE: If any emissions related part on WEED EATER authorized repair center as
your engine (as listed under Emissions Con- soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs
trol Warranty Parts List) is defective or a de- should be completed in a reasonable amount
fect in the materials or workmanship of the of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have
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anyquestionsregardingyourwarranty EATER may be liable for damages to other
rights
andresponsibilities,
youshouldcon- engine components caused by the failure of
tactyournearest
authorized
service
center a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT
or call POULAN/WEED EATERat IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
1-800-554-6723. WARRANTY COM- abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period are not covered. ADD-ON OR MODIFIED
begins on the date the lawn and garden PARTS: The use of add-on or modified pads
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH can be grounds for disallowing a warranty
OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to
a period of two years from the initial date of cover failures of warranted parts caused by
_urchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR the use of add-on or modified parts. HOW
R REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any ques-
replacement of any warranted part will be tions regarding your warranty rights and re-
performed at no charge to the owner at an sponsibilities, you should contact your near-
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servic- est authorized service center or call
ing center. If you have any questions regard- POULAN/WEED EATER at
ing your warranty rights and responsibilities, 1-800-554-6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-
you should contact your nearest authorized RANTY SERVICE: Warranty sen4ces or re-
service center or call POULAN/WEED EAT- pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
ER at 1-800-554-6723 WARRANTY PE- EATER service centers, call:
RIOD: Any warranted part which is not f -800-554-6723 MAINTENANCE, RE*
scheduled for replacement as required PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/WEED
regular inspection to the effect of "repair or EATER approved replacement part used in
replace as necessary" shall be warranted for the performance of any warranty mainte-
2 years. Any warranted part which is sched- nance or repair on emission related parts will
uled for replacement as required mainte- be provided without charge to the owner if
nance shall be warranted for the period of tbepart is under warranty. EMISSION CON-
time up to the first scheduled replacement TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carbure-
point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner tor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
which leads to the determination that a war- MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner
ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is responsible for the performance of all re-
is performed at an approved POULAN/ quired maintenance as defined in the in-
WEED EATER servicing center. CONSE- struction manual.
QUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED
The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.
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