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1--800--554--6723 www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions P3314 / P3314WS / P3314WSA P3416 / P3516PR / P4018WM instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Poulan 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 Poulan
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wire and place wire where it cannot 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-speed woodcutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of
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, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT. S Never modify your saw in any way. S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture. S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners securely tightened. S Use only Poulan accessories and replacement parts as recommended. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
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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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angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA values represent a safer operating environment for the user. The following guide bar and chain combinations meet kickback requirements of CSA Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used on saws listed in this manual. Use of bar and chain combinations other
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cover from the saw. 2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present). Clutch cover Bar nuts Chain adjustment tool (Bar Tool) Location of shipping spacer 3. 6 An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad- just the tension of the chain. It is very important when assembling the bar, that the pin
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the chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to move chain around guide bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too tight. If the chain is too loose, it will sag below the bar. Guide Bar CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIIRECTION OF ROTATION Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links 7. Place chain over and behind clutch
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controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Chain Adjustment Tool Front Hand Guard (Bar Tool) Front Handle Starter Rope Chain Muffler ON/STOP Switch Choke/ Fast Idle Lever Bar Sprocket Hole Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter Housing Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover
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of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture leading to oil and fuel separation. BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION The bar and chain require continuous lubrication. Lubrication is provided by the automatic oiler
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the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position. To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the
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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 replace parts as necessary. If the chain jumps off the guide bar
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S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down, and get away quickly on your planned retreat path. S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with 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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start the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log. Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Using a log for support 2nd Cut Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to
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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 proper air-fuel mixture and helps your
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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. LUBRICATION Bar Oil Fill Cap S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under the
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. Spark plug gap should be 0.025 inch (0,6 mm). Spark Plug REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by running it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap and its connected retainer from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove from line. Replace and reassemble. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN
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The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions: S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T adjusting procedure. S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T adjusting procedure. Idle Speed--T Allow engine to idle. If the chain
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oil. S Replace spark plug with new one of recommended 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 the proper gasoline to oil ratio
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5. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 1. Move ignition switch to ON. 2. See "Difficult Starting" in Operation Section. 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 4. Install new spark plug. 5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. Engine will not idle
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plugs, filters, 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
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of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, air filter (covered up to maintenance schedule), ignition system: spark plug (covered up to maintenance