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INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future reference. MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE: Lea atentamente las instrucciones y asegúrese de entenderlas antes de utilizar esta aparato. Conserve las instrucciones para la referencia en el futuro.
IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) Chain Front Handle Front Hand Guard Adjustment Tool Starter Rope (Bar Tool) Idle Speed Screw ON/STOP Switch Bar Sprocket Chain Hole Muffler Primer Bulb Bumper Fuel Mix Fill Cap Spike Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter Housing Cylinder Cover Chain Throttle...
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS Starting Reminder Move ON/STOP switch to Pull the starter rope the ON position. sharply 5 times with your right hand. Push the choke/fast idle Slowly press primer bulb lever in to the HALF 6 times. CHOKE position. Pull choke/fast idle lever Pull the starter rope sharply out to the full extent (to...
S Make sure the chain will not make contact ance of these problems. Users who operate with any object while starting the engine. power tools on a continual and regular basis Never try to start the saw when the guide must monitor closely their physical condition bar is in a cut.
S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare Avoid Obstructions ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well venti- lated place; and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. Clear The S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel- Working Area...
S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both S Low- -Kickback Chain, designed with a hands when the engine is running and contoured depth gauge and guard link don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce which deflect kickback force and allow kickback and maintain control of the saw.
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ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN 7. Carefully remove new chain from pack- age. Prepare the chain by checking the not already attached) proper direction. Without following the il- 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP lustration, it is easy to place the chain on position.
5. Return adjustment knob handle to original 4. Lift adjustment knob handle and turn position. Ensure teeth of adjustment knob counterclockwise 1 turn to loosen bar. handle are engaged with notches in the Chain will tighten automatically. chain brake and adjustment knob handle NOTE : If chain brake detaches from saw, is laying flat.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER Oil Cap Fuel mix cap When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly. For cold weather starting, start the unit at full choke;...
Disengaged completely (to the OFF CHOKE position) and then following the warm engine starting Engaged procedure listed above. Ensure the ON/ STOP switch is in the ON position. Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded.
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps Natural conditions that can cause a tree to fall in a particular direction include: control fall Opening S The wind direction and speed. of felling S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain.
Overcutting begins on the top side of the log Using a support stand with the saw against the log. When overcut- ting use light downward pressure. Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the under- side of the log with top of saw against the log. When undercutting use light upward pres- sure.
S Make your fist cut of the way through Second cut the bottom of the limb. Third cut S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the trunk of the tree. Collar First cut Pruning technique...
Idle Speed ---T Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle excess heating or burring of the rails occurs. is too fast. If the engine stalls, idle is too slow. If replacement is necessary, use only the guide Adjust speed until engine runs without chain bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list...
EC Declaration of Conformity (Only applies to Europe) We, Husqvarna Outdoor Products Italia, S.p.A., Valmadrera, Italy. Tel: +39- -0341- -203211, declare that the chain saw models Poulan PN3816 and PN4218 CSI---AV from serial numbers 2008- -053(N or D) 00001 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:...
STATEMENT OF WARRANTY Husqvarna Outdoor Products provides war- Nothing contained in this warranty is in- ranty to the initial purchaser for all products tended to purport to restrict, modify or ex- that are sold by an authorised Husqvarna clude the operation of any legislation in the Outdoor Products Dealer.
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