Poulan Pro PP3816 Instruction Manual page 6

weather has been l inked toblood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such a snumbness, pain,
loss of s trength, change inskin c olor or t exture,
or loss of f eeling in the f ingers, hands, or j oints,
discontinue the use ofthis tool a nd seek
medical attention. Ananti-vibration system
does n ot g uarantee the avoidance ofthese
problems. Users who o perate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their p hysical condition andthe
condition of t his t ool
SPECIAL
NOTICE: Your saw is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
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
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
arresting screen.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious injury. If situations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-
writer's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1-2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1-03 Chain Saws - Occupational
Heatth and Safety
CSA Z62.3-96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING TH E BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
_i&WARNING:
if received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and alt fasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even when
it is not moving!
1. Loosen and remove the bar nuts and the
clutch cover from the saw.
2. Remove the pIastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Clutch cover
Bar nuts Location of
shipping
_b spacer
Chain adjustment tool _==_===_
(Bar Tool)
3. Turn adjusting screw on bar counterclock-
wise to move the tensioning rack as far as
it will go toward the front of the bar.
(_ oo_.o _ Adjusting
Screw
Tensioning
Rac_k _
4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide
bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.
7"*
Bar bolts
Guide bar _
5. Carefully remove the chain from the pack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
_ ip of
Bar
DIIREOTION OF ROTATION