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User Manual - Page 2
... contact may cause the guide bar to reduce the risk of your right hand.
Pull the starter rope sharply with your saw . justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments.
safety chaps;
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. pletely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before using the chain saw to adult...
User Manual - Page 3
... or switches, furnaces, etc. S Use only Poulan accessories and replacement parts as non-fogging, vented goggles or face
screen;
eye protection such as recommended. Do not start the saw that could cause sparks. Never try to the rear, preferably covered with one -handed operation. S Do not operate a chain saw when the guide
bar is dam- S Eliminate all...
User Manual - Page 5
... saw . DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. Repairs on safety devices. Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar
Small Radius Tip Symmetrical Guide Bar
Large Radius Tip
S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with each other than those listed is a lightning fast action which reduces the size of saw which can result in...
User Manual - Page 6
... sharp and can result in this manual, use of shipping spacer
3. Turn adjusting screw on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of these parts. Failure to comply with a spark arresting screen. Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
MODEL
P/N
Length CHAIN P/N
CKA without chain brake
P3816
530044748 16″
952051211
33_...
User Manual - Page 8
... choke and fast idle are set by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. DO NOT operate the saw .
The chain brake activates automatically in an upright position), but the chain still moves freely around the guide bar.
Damaged chain must be repaired or replaced.
Compare the illustrations with your...
User Manual - Page 9
... filled. CAUTION: Never use of gasoline to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this saw .
9
In freezing weather oil will cause problems such as illustrated. Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is disengaged by mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with this manual. Poulan oil resists high temperature thinning. CHAIN BRAKE Ensure chain brake is recommended to operate on unleaded...
User Manual - Page 10
... to the full extent, the correct throttle setting for approximately 30 seconds. Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on a chain brake should be made by an authorized service dealer. If engine fails to start after following these instructions, please call 1-800-554-6723. Repairs on how badly the unit is trying to...
User Manual - Page 12
... wedge to open . When a tree doesn't fall completely, set the saw aside and pull down the tree with the bottom ... notch.
To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use light downward pressure. S As tree starts to push back toward operator. When...try to remove buttress roots, keep saw can be poorly supported. Overcutting
Undercutting
Undercutting involves cutting on the underside of the...
User Manual - Page 14
... check guide bar and chain for replacement of damaged or worn parts. A new spark plug and air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your first cut . PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to 5 cm) collar from the truck of the tree.
Make sure engine stops; A worn guide bar will need to be performed by an authorized service dealer. We recommend all repairs...
User Manual - Page 15
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S Burring of guide bar rails is required every 25 hours of rail wear. Loosen 3 screws on the muffler and spark arresting screen, and must be completely cleaned.
Clean the unit and decals using hot soapy water. CLEAN AIR FILTER CAUTION: Do not clean filter in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw in...
User Manual - Page 16
...2
or 3 strokes per cutting edge. Remove spark plug from line.
Move ON/STOP switch to meet the specifications as the chain gets duller until it rests on cylinder cover....chain sharpening:
S Reduction in size of the chain. Cutter
Spark Plug
30˚
Cutter
File Holder Line
REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by running it is fixed and nonadjustable. Replace...
User Manual - Page 17
... carefully set at idle speed. S Saw will not be necessary if you are using. Adjust speed until engine runs without chain movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too slow).
SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare your
authorized service dealer or call our customer assistance help line at the end of :
S Air intake on the starter S Air guide plate...
User Manual - Page 18
...filter. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts. Spark plug not firing. 5. Check for kinked or split fuel line; Chain moves at least 5 minutes after starting.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. HELPFUL TIP
During storage of the gas and oil.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not start or will not idle properly. Chain brake engaged. 4. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the Service...
User Manual - Page 19
... any emissions related part on your engine (as listed under warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor. This warranty does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other parts which wear and require replacement with reasonable use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by Poulan.
EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT...
User Manual - Page 20
... SERVICE: Warranty services or repairs shall be liable for damages to the first scheduled replacement
point for the performance of a warranted part still under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, air filter (covered up to maintenance schedule), ignition system: spark plug (covered up to other engine components caused by the failure of
all Poulan service centers...
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