Poulan LE Serie Manual De Instrucciones página 15

• Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call
1-800-554-6723.
BAR MAINTENANCE
If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced
through the cut. or been run with an improper
amount of bar lubrication it may be necessary
to service your bar. A worn bar will damage
your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use. ensure ON/STOP switch is in
the STOP position, then clean all sawdust from
the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
• Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
• Clean the oil holes and bar groove affer each
5 hours of operation.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
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Oil Holes
• Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process
of rail wear. Remove these burrs with a flat
file.
• When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-
store square edges and sides.
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and Sides I U I
square [ ]
Worn Groove Correct Groove
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when exce-
ss heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re-
placement is necessary, use only the guide bar
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or
on the decal located on the chain saw.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
card.
5. Replace with Champion RCJ-7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench. Spark plug gap
should be 0.025 inch (0.6 mm).
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws.
Tighten securely.
Screws
Cover
Plug Boot
Spark
Plug
STORAGE
_' WARNING : stop engine and allow
to cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unitwith all guards in place. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.
• Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.
• Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-
lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
• Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel
hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to fuel mixture separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the engine.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call t-800-554-6723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your authorized service dealer.
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