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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

P3818

Poulan

7349 Statesville Road

Charlotte, NC 28269

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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 el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en-

strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones

graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-

ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire

pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Poulan

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

115153026

Rev. 4 3/15/10 BRW

Please do not return product to retailer.

Por favor, no devuelva el producto al lugar de compra.

Veuillez ne pas retourner le produit au détaillant.

1--800--554--6723

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Summary of Contents for 115153026

Page 1: ...d El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Poulan 850 Matheson Blvd West Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 115153026 Rev 4 3 15 10 BRW Please do not return product to retailer Por favor no devuelva el producto...

Page 2: ...fast idle lever out to the full extent to the FULL CHOKE posi tion Push the choke fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position Starting Reminder SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting ad justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments Because a chain saw is a high...

Page 3: ... chain to the rear preferably covered with a scabbard MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER S Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance sec tionofthis manual Forexample ifimprop er tools are used to remove or hold the fly wheelwhen servicingthe clutch structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywh...

Page 4: ... chain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can in crease the chance of kickback occurring Follow manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check ten sion at regular intervals with the engine stopped never with the engine running Make sure the bar nuts are securely tight ened after tensioning the chain S Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chain is movi...

Page 5: ... be caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op erator Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INT...

Page 6: ...on require by law that many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arresting screen If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure to do so is a violation of the law Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the spark arresting screen Failure to follow all...

Page 7: ... in the low er hole in the guide bar Remember this pin moves the bar forward and back ward as the screw is turned Clutch Cover Lower Hole Guide Bar Adjusting Pin 12 Install bar nuts and finger tighten only Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten bar nuts CHAIN TENSION Including units with chain already installed WARNING Wear protective gloves when handlingchain The chainis sharpand ca...

Page 8: ...around the guide bar WARNING If the saw is operated with a loose chain the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury to the op erator and or damage the chain making it un usable If the chain jumps off the guide bar in spect each drive link for damage Damaged chain must be repaired or replaced OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE O...

Page 9: ...on 4 liters of unleaded gasoline Included with this saw is a 3 2 ounce 95 ml container of Poulan WEED EATER brand syn thetic oil Pour the entire contents of this con tainer into 1 gallon 4 liters of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture DO NOT USE automotive or marine oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container Always read and fol...

Page 10: ...s pulled out to the full extent the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically IGNITION SWITCH ON STOP Choke Lever 1 Move ON STOP switch to the ON posi tion 2 Slowly press primer bulb 6 times 3 Pull choke fast idle lever out to the full extent to the FULL CHOKE position 4 Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand Then proceed to the next step NOTE If the engine sou...

Page 11: ...operation and each time be fore you start the chain saw See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section S Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object Inspect the saw and repair or re place parts as necessary If the chain jumps off the guide bar inspect the chain for damaged drive links beforereinstalling Burrs on dr...

Page 12: ...nches 5 cm higher than the center of the notch This will leaveenough uncutwood between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge This hinge will help prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction Opening of felling cut Closing of notch Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut if necessary to controlthedirectionoffall...

Page 13: ...ns for cutting logs with a compres sion side BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND S Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log Refer to the illustrations below for your first and second cut S Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log S Finish with your second cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut Using a log for support 2nd Cut 1st Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut Using a support stan...

Page 14: ...han the rec ommended maintenance described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product Poulan may not pay for repairs under warranty It is your responsibility to maintain and perform generalmainte nance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Fuel mixture level Before each use Bar lubrication Before each ...

Page 15: ...lat file to re store square edges and sides Correct Groove Worn Groove File Rail Edges and Sides Square Replace 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 is necessary use only the guidebar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL S...

Page 16: ... 3 4 inch 19 mm socket wrench Spark plug gap should be 0 025 inch 0 6 mm 6 Reinstall the spark plug boot 7 Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws Tighten securely Spark Plug Cylinder Cover Spark Plug Boot REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuelfilter drainyour unitby runningit dry of fuel Remove fuel cap and its connected retainer from tank Pull filter from tank and re move from line Replace and re...

Page 17: ...contact your authorized service dealer or call our customer assistance help line at 1 800 554 6723 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING The chain will be mov ing during most of this procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions The chain must notmove atidle speed The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the follow...

Page 18: ...r is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum depos its during storage Add stabilizer to the gaso line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container 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...

Page 19: ...ontact an authorized service dealer 1 Air filter dirty 2 Spark plug fouled 3 Chain brake engaged 4 Carburetor requires adjustment Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug and regap 3 Disengage chain brake 4 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine smokes excessively 1 Too much oil mixed with gasoline 1 Empty fuel tank and ...

Page 20: ...ted warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of Poulan is to continuously im prove its products Therefore Poulan re serves the rightto change modify or discon tinue models designs specifications and accessories of all products at any time with out notice or obligation to any purchaser U S EPA CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARR...

Page 21: ...rvic ing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poulan may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a war ranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS Theuseofadd onor modifiedparts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim Poulan is not liable to cover failure...

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