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Poulan Pro P3818AV Instruction Manual

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Poulan
Please do not return unit to retailer.
Por favor, no devuelva
el aparato al lugar de compra.
Veuillez ne pas retourner
I'outil au d_taillant.
•
1-800-554-6723
www.poulan.com
Instruction
Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
&
P3314
/ P3314WS
/ P3314WSA
P3416
/ P3515PR
/ P4018WM
P4018WT
/ P3818AV
P4018AV/P4018AV
BH
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 et manual de instrucciones y siga todas Ias advertencias e en-
strucciones de seguridad. Et no hacerlo puede resuItar en tesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel
d'instructions
et bien respecter
tous tes avertisse-
merits et toutes tes instructions
de s_curit&
Tout defaut de le faire
pourrait entra_ner des blessures
graves.
Poulan
Poulan
t030 Stevens Creek Road
5855 Terry Fox Way
Augusta, GA 30907
Mississauga, Qntario L5V 3E4
545186804
Rev, 1
6/15/08
BRW

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  • Page 1 Poulan Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Please do not return unit to retailer. Veuillez ne pas retourner I'outil au d_taillant. • 1-800-554-6723 www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'lnstructions P3314 / P3314WS / P3314WSA...
  • Page 2 Read and understand instruction manual before saw can be dangerous! Care- using the chain saw. lessor improper use can cause ARNING! This chain serious or even fatal injury AIways wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. AIways two hands when operating chain...
  • Page 3 gloves; eye protection such a snon-fog- • With the engine stopped, hand carry the ging, vented goggles orface s creen; an chain saw with the muffler away from your approved safety hard hat; and s ound barri- body, and the guide bar and chain to the ers (ear plugs ormufflers) toprotect your...
  • Page 4 • Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the • Beginandcontinuecuttingatful_speed. wood closes inand pinches the moving the chain is moving at a slower speed, saw chain inthe cut a long the top ofthe there is greater chance of kickback occur- guide bar a nd t he saw chain i ssuddenly ring.
  • Page 5 KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES dnI, Wl-_l-iNIN£,i: DO NOT REP- _lL WARNING: Thefol_owiog f eatures RESENT SHOULD SUME THAT CHAIN BRAKE WILL are included on your saw to help reduce the PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OFA KICK- hazard of kickback; however, such features BACK.
  • Page 6 Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table CKA without chain brake CHAIN MODEL Length P3314-/ P3314WS 952044388 952051209 P3314WSA 952044370 16" 952051211 33" P3416 / P3516PR Pg018WM / PgOl8WT P3818AV / PgO18AV 952044418 18" 952051338 33 ° PgO18AVSH NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped...

  • Page 7: Chain Tension

    move the adjustment pinup and down the screw. Locate this adiustment before you begin mounting the bar onto the saw See following illustration. Clutch Cover Adjusting Adjustment located on clutch cover Hole Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun- terclockwise until the adjusting pin just Guide B_...

  • Page 8: Know Your Chain Saw

    Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove. to move chain around guide bar. Ltff up tip of guide bar to check for sag. If chain does not rotate, tt is too tight Release...
  • Page 9 Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is recom- tion of this manual before you begin. If you do mended to protect your unit against exces- sive wear from heat and fdction.
  • Page 10 Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with Use only 15" - 18" (40 - 45 cm) of your right hand Then, proceed to the rope per pu_l. next step. Hold saw firmly while pul}ing starter rope. NOTE: If the engine sounds as if tt is trying Starter Rope Handle to start before the 5th pull, stop pu]I[ng and immediately...
  • Page 11 • This saw is equipped with a chain brake. • Practice cutting a few small logs using the The brake is designed to stop the chain if following techniques to get the "feeF of us- kickback occurs. ing your saw before you begin a major...
  • Page 12 NOTE: Before fefliog cut is complete, _. ,£ Plan a clear retreat path wedges to open the cut if necessary control the direction of fa_L To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges D,rect onofFo, •...
  • Page 13 b_,l st Cut _Overcutting Undercuttin_ -,, _> Undercutting involves cutting on the under- side of the log with top of saw against the log. When undercutting use light upward pres- Using a support stand sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    • Keep the tree between you and the chain. • Next make a 2nd cut all the way through Cut from the side of the tree opposite the the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a branch you are cutting. t to 2 inch (2 5 to 5 cm) collar from thetruck of the tree •...

  • Page 15: Operation

    CLEAN FILTER • Saw cuts to one side or at an angle. • Saw has to be forced through the cut CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or • Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain. other flammable solvent to avoid creating a Check the condition of guide bar each time fire hazard or producing...
  • Page 16 Loosen and remove the nut from the ex- Cond_ons which indicate the need for chain haust outIet cover. sharpening: Remove the exhaust oulet cover • Reduction in size of wood chips The size Removespark arresting screen. Handle of the wood chip wiil decrease as the chain screen carefully to prevent damage.
  • Page 17 • Maintain rounded front corner • /z'%, • 85 ° depth gauge with a flat file NOTE: The very top of the depth gauge should be fiat with the front half rounded off with a flat file. if you require further assistance or are unsure Hook Angle about performing this procedure,...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    • Replace spark plug with new one of rec- ommended type and heat range. • Clean air flIter. • Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts • At the beginning of the next season, only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio OTHER...
  • Page 19 As the small off- on_y). Where a warrantable condition exists, Poulan will repair your small off-road engine road engine engine owner, you should engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered aware that Pou_an may deny you warranty...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    1-808-554-8723. WARRANTY COM- claim Poulan is not liable to cover failures MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period warranted parts caused by the use of add- begins on the date the small off- road engine on or modified parts.

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