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Poulan P3818 | User Manual - Page 1
800--554--6723 Register your product online at: Registre su producto en línea en: Enregistrez votre produit en ligne à l'adresse : www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions P3818 For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
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or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided
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guide bar and 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 section of this manual Poulan accessories and replacement parts
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branch, do not let the guide bar contact branch or other objects around it. S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback occurring. Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. Check tension at regular intervals
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hazard of kickback; however, such features will not totally eliminate this danger. As a chain saw user, do not rely only on safety devices. You must follow all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury
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avoidance of these problems. Users who requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443 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
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drum sprocket. 8. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar. 9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove. 10. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove. 11. Now, install clutch cover making
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and/or damage the chain making it unusable. If the chain jumps off the guide bar, inspect 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 OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations
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CHAIN BRAKE The chain brake is a device designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake activates automatically in the event of kickback. The chain brake activates manually a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic the instructions printed on and durability problems. WARNING:
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runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. CHOKE position. HELPFUL TIP If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call 1- 800- 554- 6723. STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm
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the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723. CHAIN BRAKE WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part
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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 your saw. Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When a tree doesn't fall completely, set the saw aside and pull
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illustrations for cutting logs with a compression side. BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND S Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. Allowing
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from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically 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
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bar is bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If replacement is necessary, use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw. CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL S See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- ERATION section
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fire hazard or affecting engine performance. Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks . Replace screen if breaks are found. 5. Replace any broken or cracked muffler parts. Replace and reassemble. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY section. CHAIN SHARPENING WARNING: Improper chain
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chain first. File from the inside of each cutter to the outside. Then, turn the chain saw around and repeat the pro- cess for the other side of the chain service dealer or call our customer assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: The chain S Air guide plate S
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guide bar. S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or cloth. FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual instructions found on stabilizer containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer. Poulan and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts. S
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requires repair. 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the Service and Adjustments Section. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer. 1. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Clean or replace plug and regap. 3. Disengage chain brake. 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. 1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
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, starter ropes, chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other parts which wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover predelivery setup, installation of guide bar and chain, and normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual such as
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REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be per- formed at no charge to the owner at an approved Poulan servicing for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the instruction manual. The information on the product label indicates which standard your