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Poulan P3816 | 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 P3816 For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
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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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the 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. For example, if improper tools are
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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 so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the
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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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nuts and the clutch 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. Turn adjusting screw on bar counterclockwise to move the tensioning rack as far as it will go toward the front of the
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Adjusting Tool Screw (Bar Tool) Adjusting the tension: Chain tension is very important. Chains stretch during use. This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw. Always check chain tension each time before you start the chain saw. An adjusting screw (located on the guide bar
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various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Front Hand Guard 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
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lubrication deficiency, deterioration 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
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to start, refer to 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
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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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in the upper branches. 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
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2nd Cut 1st Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut Using a support stand 2nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against 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 such contact can result in
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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 proper air-fuel mixture and helps
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. 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 INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN
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of the chain. Cutter Spark Plug 30˚ Cutter File Holder Line 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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dry area. S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and 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, see message labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your chain saw. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
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or split fuel line; repair or replace. Engine will not idle properly. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. Engine smokes excessively. Chain moves at idle speed. 1. Idle speed requires adjustment. 2. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. Air filter dirty. 2. Spark plug fouled
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of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by Poulan for this chain saw. This warranty does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other parts which wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period
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REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any Poulan approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be pro- vided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, air filter