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Poulan Manual PDF
Poulan Manual PDF
ESPAOL
P3818
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 dinstructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de scurit. Tout dfaut de le faire
pourrait entraner des blessures graves.
FRANAIS
Poulan Poulan
7349 Statesville Road 850 Matheson Blvd. West
Charlotte, NC 28269 Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.
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Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar
and chain combination on the label.
Starting Reminder
SAFETY RULES
PLAN AHEAD
WARNING: Always disconnect S Read this manual carefully until you com-
spark plug wire and place wire where it can- pletely understand and can follow all safety
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
starting when setting up, transporting, ad- tions before attempting to use the unit.
justing or making repairs except carburetor S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
adjustments. who understand and can follow safety
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood- rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must tions found in this manual.
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
Careless or improper use of this tool can toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
cause serious injury. snug-fitting clothing; safety chaps; heavy-
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Kickback Path
Elbow locked
Avoid Obstructions
Thumb on underside of
handlebar
Clear The
Working Area
S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both
hands when the engine is running and dont
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF let go. A firm grip will help you reduce kick-
KICKBACK back and maintain control of the saw. Keep
S Recognize that kickback can happen. the fingers of your left hand encircling and
With a basic understanding of kickback, your left thumb under the front handlebar.
you can reduce the element of surprise Keep your right hand completely around the
which contributes to accidents. rear handle whether your are right handed or
S Never let the moving chain contact any ob- left handed. Keep your left arm straight with
ject at the tip of the guide bar. the elbow locked.
S Keep the working area free from obstruc- S Position your left hand on the front handle-
tions such as other trees, branches, rocks, bar so it is in a straight line with your right
fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid hand on the rear handle when making
any obstruction that your saw chain could bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left
hit while you are cutting. When cutting a hand positions for any type of cutting.
branch, do not let the guide bar contact S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on
branch or other objects around it. both feet.
S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in- keep your body from being in a direct line
crease the chance of kickback occurring. with the cutting chain.
Follow manufacturers chain sharpening S Do not overreach. You could be drawn or
and maintenance instructions. Check ten- thrown off balance and lose control of the
sion at regular intervals with the engine saw.
stopped, never with the engine running. S Do not cut above shoulder height. It is diffi-
Make sure the bar nuts are securely tight- cult to maintain control of saw above
ened after tensioning the chain. shoulder height.
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NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped
mercial logging, a chain brake is required with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis- arresting screen which meets the
abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula- requirements of California Codes 4442 and
tions for Commercial Logging. 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
WARNING: The engine exhaust Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
from this product contains chemicals known law that many internal combustion engines to
to the State of California to cause cancer, be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If
birth defects or other reproductive harm. you operate a chain saw in a state or locale
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations where such regulations exist, you are legally
through prolonged use of gasoline powered responsible for maintaining the operating
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
people prone to circulation disorders or section for maintenance of the spark arresting
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold screen.
weather has been linked to blood vessel Failure to follow all Safety Rules and
damage in otherwise healthy people. If Precautions can result in serious injury. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, situations occur which are not covered in this
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, manual, use care and good judgement. If you
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, need assistance, contact your authorized
discontinue the use of this tool and seek service dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.
medical attention. An anti-vibration system STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-
does not guarantee the avoidance of these writers Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
problems. Users who operate power tools on ANSI B175.1-- 2000 American National
a continual and regular basis must monitor Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
closely their physical condition and the Saws -- Safety Requirements
condition of this tool. CSA Z62.1-- 03 Chain Saws -- Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-- 96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
Guide
Bar
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Chain Front Hand Guard Front Handle
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool) Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch Choke/
Fast Idle
Chain Muffler Lever
Cylinder Cover
Guide Bar
Chain
Throttle Clutch Cover Catcher
Trigger Bar Nuts
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1st Cut
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on the top side of the log 1st Cut
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure.
Overcutting
2nd Cut
Second cut
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
Second cut chain to contact any other branches or objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
Collar
First cut
Pruning technique
SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark Check:
plug before performing maintenance except Fuel mixture level . . . . Before each use
for carburetor adjustments. Bar lubrication . . . . . . . Before each use
We recommend all service and adjustments Chain tension . . . . . . . Before each use
not listed in this manual be performed by an Chain sharpness . . . . . Before each use
authorized or Master Service Dealer. For damaged parts . . . Before each use
For loose caps . . . . . . Before each use
HELPFUL TIP For loose fasteners . . . Before each use
IMPORTANT: Have all For loose parts . . . . . . Before each use
repairs other than the rec- Inspect and Clean:
ommended maintenance Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use
described in the instruction Complete saw . . . . . . . After each use
manual performed by an Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
authorized service dealer. Chain brake . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
If any dealer other than an authorized Spark arresting screen
service dealer performs work on the and muffler . . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*
product, Poulan may not pay for repairs Replace spark plug . Yearly
under warranty. It is your responsibility Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
to maintain and perform general mainte- * Hours of Operation --
nance. Each hour of operation is approximately
2 tanks of fuel.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, the operator must main-
tain unit as instructed in this manual. Various
adjustments will need to be made periodical-
ly to properly maintain your unit.
S Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter,
and check guide bar and chain for wear. A
new spark plug and air filter assures proper
air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run
better and last longer.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
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Spark
Plug Boot
Nut
WARNING: Improper chain sharp-
ening techniques and/or depth gauge mainte-
Muffler nance will increase the chance of kickback
which can result in serious injury.
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The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA and/or CALIFORNIA.
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