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Instruction Manual
Identification of Symbols
Starting Reminder
Chain Tensioning
Safety Rules
Kickback
Kickback Safety Features
Chain Brake and CKA Angle
Assembly
Computed Kickback Angle (CKA) Table
Checking the Chain Tension
Adjusting the Chain Tension
Operation
Know Your Chain Saw
Before Starting Engine
Fueling Engine
Fuel Requirements
Bar and Chain Lubrication
Chain Brake
Starting a Cold Engine
Starting a Warm Engine
Difficult Starting
Operating Tips
Braking Function Control
Tree Felling Techniques
Felling Large Trees
Notch Cut and Felling the Tree
Cutting a Fallen Tree (Bucking)
Types of Cutting Used for Bucking
Bucking Without a Support
Bucking Using a Log or Support Stand
Service
Limbing and Pruning
Check for Damaged or Worn Parts/Loose Fasteners and Parts
Maintenance Schedule
General Recommendations
Check Chain Sharpness
Check Guide Bar
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arresting Screen
Cleaning the Spark Arresting Screen
Replace Spark Plug
Chain Adjustment and Sharpening
Carburetor Adjustment
To Sharpen Chain
Cooling System
Seasonal Storage
Fuel System Storage
Engine Storage
Troubleshooting Table
Limited Warranty

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Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'Instructions

PP3516AVX / PP4218AVX

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

545186807 Rev. 2

Poulan PRO

850 Matheson Blvd. West

3/15/09 BRW

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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 www.poulan- -pro.com Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions PP3516AVX / PP4218AVX 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.
Page 2 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protec- tion and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any ob- ject should be avoided;...
Page 3 S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas- teners securely tightened. S Use only Poulan PRO accessories and re- placement parts as recommended. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw.
Page 4 non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. S Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. KICKBACK WARNING: Avoid kickback which...
Page 5 ly around the rear handle whether your are right handed or left handed. Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked. S Position your left hand on the front handle- bar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts.
Page 6 In all cases lower CKA val- ues represent a safer operating environment for the user. Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table MODEL PP3516AVX 952044369 PP4218AVX 952044689 NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com-...
Page 7 Clutch Cover Knob Location of shipping spacer 4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. Guide bar Bar bolts 5. Carefully remove the chain from the pack- age. Hold chain with the drive links as shown.
Page 8 Tighten Loosen chain chain Adjusting Wheel 3. Using a screwdriver, move chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove. 4. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar knob securely (clockwise). Hand tight- en only! Knob TIGHTEN OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW...
Page 9 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce (95 ml) container of Poulan/ WEED EATER brand synthetic oil. Pour the entire contents of this container into 1 gallon (4 liters) of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture.
Page 10 Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil. S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri- cation.
Page 11 to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step. 5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER HALF FULL 6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts.
Page 12 following techniques to get the “feel” of us- ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting. S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log.
Page 13 wedges to open the cut if necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell- ing cut, or movement in the upper branches.
Page 14 If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product, Poulan PRO may not pay for repairs under warranty. It is your re- sponsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance.
Page 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check: Fuel mixture level ..Before each use Bar lubrication ..Before each use Chain tension ..Before each use Chain sharpness ..Before each use For damaged parts .
Page 16 See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section. CLEAN AIR FILTER CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions. Cleaning the air filter: A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor- mance of the engine and increases fuel con- sumption and harmful emissions.
Page 17 WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving. Conditions which indicate the need for chain sharpening: S Reduction in size of wood chips. The size of the wood chip will decrease as the chain gets duller until it becomes more like a powder than a chip.
Page 18 A dirty or blocked cooling system re- sults in the machine overheating which causes damage to the piston and cylinder. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank.
Page 19 WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not 1. Ignition switch off. 2. Engine flooded. start or will run only a few seconds after 3.
Page 20 You are responsible for pres- enting your small off- -road engine to an Poulan...
Page 21 PARTS: The use of add- -on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. Poulan PRO is not liable to cover fail- ures of warranted parts caused by the use of add- -on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A...

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