General Recommendations; Maintenance Schedule - Poulan Pro PL3816 Quick Start Manual

Keep the tree between you and the chain. Cut
from the side of the tree opposite the branch you
are cutting.
Remove larger, supporting branches with the
cutting techniques described in BUCKING
WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
Always use an overcut to cut small and freely
hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to
fall and pinch the saw.
PRUNING
WARNING! Limit pruning to limbs shoulder
height or below. Do not cut if branches are
higher than your shoulder. Get a professional
to do the job.
WARNING! Disconnect the spark plug before
performing maintenance except for
carburetor adjustments.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or
negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain the unit as
instructed in this manual. Various adjustments will
need to be made periodically to properly maintain
your unit.
Have all repairs other than the recommended
maintenance described in the instruction manual
performed by an authorized service dealer. If any
dealer other than an authorized service dealer
performs work on the product, the manufacturer
may not pay for repairs under warranty. It is your
responsibility to maintain and perform general
maintenance.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Every 5 hours*
• Inspect and clean air filter
• Inspect and clean chain brake
• Inspect and clean guide bar
Every 25 hours*
• Inspect and clean spark arresting screen and
muffler
Yearly
• Replace spark plug
• Replace fuel filter
• Replace air filter
* Each hour of operation is approximately 2 tanks
of fuel.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
GUIDE BAR
Conditions which require guide bar maintenance:
• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
• Saw has to be forced through the cut.
• Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.
Check the condition of guide bar each time chain
is sharpened. A worn guide bar will damage the
chain and make cutting difficult.
1. Make the first cut one-third of the way through
the bottom of the limb.
2. Make the second cut all the way through the
limb.
3. Make the third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch (2.5
to 5 cm) collar from the trunk of the tree.
MAINTENANCE
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:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to STOP.
2. Loosen and remove bar nuts and clutch cover.
Remove bar and chain from saw.
3. Clean the oil holes (A) and bar groove (B).
4. Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process of
rail wear. Remove these burrs with a flat file.
5. When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to
restore square edges and sides.
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, the
guide bar is bent or cracked, or when excess
heating or burring of the rails occurs. If
replacement is necessary, use only the guide bar
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on
the decal located on the chainsaw.
Inspect and clean the unit and decals
After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or
damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
Check the chain brake
See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section.
MUFFLER
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on
the muffler and spark arresting screen, and must
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