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Poulan Pro 3450, 3750 Instruction Manual

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1- -800- -554- -6723
Manual de Instrucciones
For Occasional Use Only
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:
Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
www.poulan.com

Instruction Manual

Manuel d'Instructions
3450 / 3750
Electrolux Canada Corporation
6150 McLaughlin Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2
R
530086533
4/10/02

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant. 1- -800- -554- -6723 www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions For Occasional Use Only...

  • Page 2: Identification Of Symbols

    IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Care- less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! should be avoided;...
  • Page 3 S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad- vance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path. OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by- standers or any combination of these per- sons may result from one-handed opera-...

  • Page 4: Maintain Control

    Avoid Obstructions Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK S Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents. S Never let the moving chain contact any ob- ject at the tip of the guide bar.

  • Page 5: Chain Brake

    Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip S Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a con- toured depth gauge and guard link which de- flect kickback force and allow wood to gradu- ally ride into the cutter. Low-Kickback Chain has met kickback performance require- ments when tested on a representative sam- ple of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified in ANSI B175.1.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    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 feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention.

  • Page 7: Chain Tension

    Depth Gauge Cutters Drive Links S Place the chain over and behind the clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket. Place chain onto the sprocket S Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar. S Fit chain drive links into bar groove.

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Bar Tool Front Hand Guard Chain...

  • Page 9: Starting A Cold Engine

    This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Poulan or Poulan ProR brand oil. If you do not use this oil, use a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.

  • Page 10: Difficult Starting

    NOTE : If the throttle trigger is squeezed during starting, it will be necessary to reset the fast idle lock. S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand a maximum of 10 times. Then, pro- ceed to the next step. NOTE : If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 10th pull, stop pulling and...

  • Page 11: Tree Felling Techniques

    S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the engine to idle. If you run the saw at full throttle with- out a cutting load, unnecessary wear can occur to the chain, bar and engine. S To avoid losing control when cut is com- plete, do not put pressure on saw at end of cut.
  • Page 12 CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING) Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log length. WARNING: Do not stand on the log being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control. Do not stand downhill of the log being cut.
  • Page 13 LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or ob- jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb- ing or pruning. Allowing such contact can re- sult in serious injury.
  • Page 14 S Wash the filter in soap and water. Air dry completely before reinstalling. S Replace parts. INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance.

  • Page 15: Need Assistance

    Cylinder Spark Cover 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.

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaser that each Poulan R R R R brand gasoline chain saw is free from defects in material and workman- ship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline chain saw as follows from the original date of pur- chase.
  • Page 17 OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER servic- ing center. If you have any questions regard- ing your warranty rights and responsibilities,...

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