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PP3516AVX / PP4218AVX

Poulan PRO

1030 Stevens Creek Road

Augusta, GA 30907

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

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 PRO

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4

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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

545186807

Rev. 1 6/15/08 BRW

Summary of Contents for PP3516AVX

Page 1: ...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 l...

Page 2: ...brake for the bar and chain combination on the label Move ON STOP switch to the ON position Slowly press primer bulb 6 times Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand Pull the starte...

Page 3: ...the operator helpers by standers or any combination of these per sons may result from one handed operation A chain saw is intended for two handed use S Operate the chain saw only in a well venti late...

Page 4: ...an undercut when bucking Avoid Pull In S Always begin cutting with the engine at full speed and the saw housing against wood S Use wedges made of plastic or wood Never use metal to hold the cut open...

Page 5: ...and slips off the front handlebar S Position of front and rear handlebars de signed with distancebetween handles and in line with each other The spread and in line position of the hands provided by th...

Page 6: ...ot guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool SPECIAL NOTICE...

Page 7: ...amage to your chain saw Back view of clutch cover Adjusting pin 11 Install bar knob and finger tighten only Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten bar knob CHAIN TENSION Including units...

Page 8: ...chain is loose NOTE The chain is tensioned correctly when the weight of the chain does not cause it to sag below the guide bar with the chain saw sitting in an upright position but the chain still mov...

Page 9: ...combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so WARNING Be sure to read the fuel handling information in the safety rules sec tionof this manual beforeyou begin If youdo not understand the fu...

Page 10: ...ground as illustrated Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object Left Hand on Front Handle Starter Rope Handle Right Foot Through Rear Handle Hold saw firmly while pulling start...

Page 11: ...his is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the en gine running Place the saw on firm ground Grip the rear handlewithyour righthand andthe fronthan dle with your left han...

Page 12: ...ection of Fall 45_ Plan a clear retreat path FELLING LARGE TREES 6 inches 15 cm in diameter or larger The notch method is used to fell large trees A notch is cut on the side ofthe treein thede sired d...

Page 13: ...nd use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log When overcutting use light downward pres sure Overcutting Un...

Page 14: ...all and pinch the saw PRUNING WARNING Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the job S Make your first cut 1 3 of...

Page 15: ...e oil holes and bar groove after 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 f...

Page 16: ...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 REPLA...

Page 17: ...with a flat file If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure contact your authorized service dealer or call our customer assistance help line at 1 800 554 6723 CARB...

Page 18: ...d type and heat range S Clean air filter S Check entire unit for loose screws nuts and bolts Replace any damaged broken or worn parts S At the beginning of the next season use only fresh fuel having t...

Page 19: ...N SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of Pou...

Page 20: ...determination that a warrantedpart is de fective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved Poulan PRO servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poulan PRO may be liable for damages to other en...

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