Poulan Pro PPB3416, PPB4218 Instruction Manual

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PPB3416 / PPB4218

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4

545137231 Rev. 2 1/26/07 BRW

Poulan PRO

5855 Terry Fox Way

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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- -pro.com Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product.
Page 2: Plan Ahead
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: Kickback Warning
S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas- teners securely tightened. S Use only Poulan PRO accessories and re- placement parts as recommended. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw.
Page 4: Maintain Control
wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation.
Page 5 WARNING: The following features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however, such features will not totally eliminate this danger. As a chain saw user, do not rely only on safety de- vices. You must follow all safety precau- tions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury.
Page 6: Assembly
MODEL Length PPB3416 952044369 16″ PPB4218 952044689 18″ NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- mercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise dis- abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula- tions for Commercial Logging.
Page 7 Inside view of clutch cover Adjustment located on clutch cover 4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun- terclockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop. This should allow the pin to be near the correct position. 5. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.
Page 8: Operation
to ensure all links are in bar groove. 4. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Release tip of guide bar, then turn ad- justing screw turn clockwise. Repeat until sag does not exist. Adjusting Screw - - Turn 5.
Page 9: Bar/Chain Lubrication
Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil. S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri- cation.
Page 10: Starting A Cold Engine
rope per pull. Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope. Starter Rope Handle Left Hand on Front Handle Right Foot Through Rear Handle IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break.
Page 11: Operating Tips
disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged. Disengaged Engaged Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be checked several times daily. The engine must be running when performing this proce- dure.
Page 12: Important Points
(6 inches (15 cm) in diameter or larger) The notch method is used to fell large trees. A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de- sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree, the tree will tend to fall into the notch.
Page 13: Limbing And Pruning
WARNING: Never turn saw upside down to undercut. The saw cannot be con- trolled in this position. Always make your first cut on the compres- sion side of the log. The compression side of the log is where the pressure of the log’s weight is concentrated.
Page 14: Service
If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product, Poulan PRO may not pay for repairs under warranty. It is your re- sponsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance.
Page 15: Inspect Muffler And Spark Arresting Screen
each 5 hours of operation. Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove Oil Holes S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process of rail wear. Remove these burrs with a flat file. S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re- store square edges and sides.
Page 16: Replace Fuel Filter
Follow the mix instructions found on stabiliz- er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel...
Page 17: Troubleshooting Table
HELPFUL TIP During storage of your gas/ oil mixture, the oil will sepa- rate from the gas. We recommend that you shake the gas can weekly to insure proper blending of the gas and oil. ENGINE S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening.
Page 18: Your Warranty Rights And Obligations
You are responsible for pres- enting your small off- -road engine to a Poulan PRO authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any ques-...
Page 19: Maintenance, Replacement And Repair Of Emission Related Parts
Moderate (50 hours) Intermediate (125 hours) Extended (300 hours) claim. Poulan PRO is not liable to cover fail- ures of warranted parts caused by the use of add- -on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding...

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