Poulan-pro PP3816 User Manual

PP3816 / PP4218Electrolux Home Products, Inc.1030 Stevens Creek RoadAugusta, GA 30907ENGLISHESPAÑOLFRANÇAIS530165361--01 10/22/04For Occasional Use On

10IGNITIONSWITCHONSTOPChokeLever1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-tion.2. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the fullextent (to the FULL CHOKE posi

11OPERATING TIPSS Check chain tension before first use andafter 1 minute of operation. See CHAINTENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.S Cut wood only. Do no

12Openingof fellingcutClosing ofnotchHinge holds tree on stump and helpscontrol fallNOTE: Before felling cut is complete, usewedges to open the cut if

131stCut2ndCutUsingalogforsupport2ndCut1stCut1stCut2ndCutUsing a support stand1stCut2ndCutLIMBING AND PRUNINGWARNING: Be alert for and guardagainst ki

14SERVICEWARNING: Disconnect the sparkplug before performing maintenance exceptfor carburetor adjustments.We recommend all service and adjustmentsnot

15Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when ex-cess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re-placement

16REPLACE SPARK PLUGThe spark plug should be replaced eachyear to ensure the engine starts easier andruns better. Ignition timing is fixed and non-adj

17HELPFUL TIPDuring storage of your gas/oil mixture, the oil will sepa-rate from the gas.We recommend that youshake the gas can weeklyto insure proper

18LIMITED WARRANTYELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,warrants to the original purchaser that eachnew Poulan PROR brand gasoline chainsaw is free from defe

19engine is purchased. LENGT H OF COVER-AGE: This warranty shall be for a period of twoyears from the initial date of purchase. WHATIS COVERED: REP A

2IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLSW ARNING! This chainsaw can be dangerous! Care-less or improper use can causeserious or even fatal injury.Read and understan

3S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-vance. Do not start cutting until you have aclear work area, secure footing, and, if youare felling tree

4Clear The Working AreaAvoid ObstructionsREDUCE THE CHA NCE OFKICKBACKS Recognize that kickback can happen.With a basic understanding of kickback,you

5Symmetrical Guide BarLarge R adius TipS Low--Kickback Chain, designed with acontoured depth gauge and guard linkwhich deflect kickback force and allo

6weather has been linked to blood vesseldamage in otherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms occur such as numbness, pain,loss of strength, change in skin c

7CuttersDepth GaugeDriveLinks6. Place chain over and behind clutch re-tainer, fitting the drive links in the clutchdrum sprocket.7. Fit bottom of driv

8OPERATIONKNOW YOUR CHAIN SAWREAD THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURCHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to

9BEFORE STARTING ENGINEWARNING: Be sure to read the fuelhandling information in the safety rules sec-tion of this manual before you begin. If you dono