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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PP3516AVX/PP4218AVX
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all SafetyRules andOperating Instructionsbefore
using this
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSYMBOLS Read andunderstand the WARNING! This chain saw instruction manual before can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious using the chainsaw. or even fatal injury. Measured maximumkick- XX_ Always wear appropriate back valuewithout chain ear protection, eyeprotec- brakefor the bar and chain tionandhead protection. combinationon thelabel. Always usetwohands when operatingthechain saw. WARNING! Contactingtheguide bar tip withany ob- ject shouldbe avoided; tip co
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SAFETYRULES OPERATEYOURSAWSAFELY WARNING: Always disconnect S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. sparkplugwireandplacewirewhereitcan- Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by- notcontactsparkplugtopreventaccidental standers or any combination of these per- starting when setting up, transporting, ad- sonsmayresultfromone-handedoperation. justing or making repairs except carburetor Achainsawisintendedfortwo-handeduse. adjustments. S Operatethechainsawonlyinawell-venti- Becauseachainsawis
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S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a REDUCETHECHANCE OF non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, KICKBACK straw,paper,etc. Slowlyremove fuelcap S Recognize that kickback can happen. andrefuel unit. With a basic understanding of kickback, S Storetheunitandfuelinanareawherefuel you can reduce the element of surprise vapors cannot reach sparks or open which contributes toaccidents. flamesfromwaterheaters,electricmotors S Neverletthemovingchaincontactanyob- or switches, furnaces, etc. ject at
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lyaroundtherearhandlewhetheryourare righthandedorlefthanded. Keepyourleft armstraight withtheelbow locked. CanObstruct Material S Positionyourlefthandonthefronthandle- Not a Low---Kickback Chain bar so it is in astraight linewith yourright S Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the hand on the rear handle when making chanceofyourlefthandcontactingthechain buckingcuts. Neverreverserightandleft if your hand slips off the front handlebar. handpositions for any type of cutting. S Position of front a
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Computed angles represented indicate total The following guide bar and chain combina- energyandangleassociatedwithoutactivation tions meet kickback requirements of CSA of the chain brake during kickback. Activated StandardsZ62.1,Z62.3,&ANSIB175.1when anglerepresentschainstoppingtimerelativeto usedonsawslistedinthismanual. Useofbar activation angle of chain break and resulting andchaincombinationsotherthanthoselisted kick angle ofsaw. Inall cases lower CKAval- is not recommended and may not meet
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CAUTION: Itis very important wheninstal- ling the clutch cover that the adjusting pin alignsintotheadjustingpinholeinthebar.Fail- uretoinstalltheclutchcovercorrectly mayre- Clutch Cover sult in permanent damage to your chain saw. Back view of Bar clutch Knob cover Location of shipping spacer Adjusting pin 11. Install bar knob and finger tighten only. Once the chain is tensioned, you will need totighten bar knob. 4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide CHAINTENSION(Including units barstopsaga
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5. Push lever on bar knob down to return Tighten Loosen lever to closed/locked position. chain chain WARNING: Failuretopushleveron bar knob down to closed/locked position could result in serious personal injury or damage to your chain saw. 6. Useascrewdrivertomovechainaround guide bar. 7. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight. Loosen bar knob 1 turn (counterclock- wise); then, loosen chainby turning the 1 adjusting wheel / turn (upward direc- 4 Adjusting Wheel tion). Retightenbar knob. 3. Us
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Cylinder Cover Chain Brake Throttle Chain Lockout Direction Rear of Travel Handle Guide Bar Chain Throttle Catcher Clutch Bar Adjusting Trigger Cover Knob Wheel ON/STOP SWITCH CHAINBRAKE The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the The chain brake is a device designed to stop engine. thechainifkickbackoccurs. The chainbrake activates automatically in the event of kick- THROTTLE TRIGGER back. Thechainbrakeactivatesmanuallyifthe The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine fronthandguardis pushedforward.Thechai
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Useonly 15 ″ -- 18 ″ (40 -- 45cm) of WARNING: Alternative fuels (not ropeper pull. gasoline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 Holdsaw firmly whilepulling starter rope. (20% alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT Starter RopeHandle classified as gasoline and are NOT approved forusein2--strokegasolineengines.Useofal- ternativefuelswillcauseproblemssuchas:im- Left Hand proper clutch engagements, overheating, va- onFront por lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency, Handle deterioration of fuel lin
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NOTE: Iftheenginesoundsasifitistrying S The inertia--activated chain brake is activatedifthefronthandguardispushed to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and forward, either manually (by hand) or immediately proceed tothenext step. automatically (by suddenmovement). 5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the S If the brake is already activated, it is HALF CHOKE position. disengaged by pulling the front hand guard CHOKE/FASTIDLELEVER back toward the front handle as far as possible. S Whencut
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S Practicecuttingafewsmalllogsusingthe Planaclearretreatpathtotherearanddiag- followingtechniquestogetthe“feel”ofus- onaltotheline of fall. ing your saw before you begin a major Planaclearretreatpath sawing operation. S Squeezethethrottletriggerandallowthe enginetoreachfullspeedbeforecutting. S Begin cutting with the saw frame Direction of Fall against thelog. S Keeptheengineatfullspeedtheentire 45_ timeyouarecutting. S Allowthechaintocutforyou.Exertonly light downward pressure. If you force the
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NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use Overcutting wedges to open the cut if necessary to controlthedirectionoffall. Toavoidkickback 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 Undercutting fall: crackingsounds, wideningof the fell- ing cut, or movement in the upper branches. Undercuttinginvolvescuttingontheunder- S Astreestartstofall,stopsaw,putitdown, sideofthelogwithtopofsawagainstthelog. andget away quickly on
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st 1 Cut Avoid being struck by the branch or the sawwhenthetensioninthewoodfibersis released. S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them. nd 2 Cut LIMBING S Alwayslimbatreeafteritiscutdown. Only Usingasupportstand thencanlimbingbedonesafelyandprop- nd 2 Cut erly. S Leavethelargerlimbs underneaththefelled tree to support the tree as you work. S Start at the base of the felled tree andwork toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove small
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CHECKGUIDEBAR MAINTENANCESCHEDULE Conditions which require guide bar mainte- Check: nance: Fuelmixture level .... Before eachuse Bar lubrication ....... Before eachuse S Saw cuts to one side or at anangle. S Saw has to be forced through the cut. Chaintension ....... Before eachuse S Inadequate supply of oiltobar/chain. Chainsharpness..... Before eachuse For damagedparts ... Before eachuse Check the condition of guide bar each time chain is sharpened. A worn guide bar will For loosecaps ...... Be
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INSPECTANDCLEANUNITAND Spark Exhaust DECALS Arresting Outlet S After each use, inspect complete unit for Screen Cover looseordamagedparts. Cleantheunitand decals usingadampclothwithamilddeter- gent. S Wipeoff unit witha cleandry cloth. CHECKCHAINBRAKE Nut See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION Muffler section. CLEANAIRFILTER CAUTION:Donotcleanfilteringasolineor CLEANINGTHESPARKARREST- other flammable solvent to avoid creatinga INGSCREEN firehazardorproducingharmfulevaporative Cleaning is required ever
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REPLACEFUELFILTER S Fileontheforwardstrokeonly.Use2 or 3strokes per cutting edge. To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by run- S Keep all cutters the same length ning it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap and its whenfiling. connectedretainerfromtank.Pullfilterfrom S File enough to remove any damage tank and removefromline. Replace andre- to cutting edges (side plate and top assemble. plate of cutter). CHAINADJUSTMENT SeeCHAINTENSIONinASSEMBLYsection. AllCutters RemoveDamage Same Length CHAINSHARPE
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CARBURETORADJUSTMENT S Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to decreaseengine speed. Ifyou requirefurther assistanceor areunsure WARNING: Thechainwillbemoving about performing this procedure, contact your during most ofthis procedure.Wear yourpro- authorized servicedealer orcall ourcustomer tective equipment and observe all safety pre- assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723. cautions. The chain must not move at idle speed. COOLINGSYSTEM Thecarburetorhasbeencarefullyset atthe To keep the worki
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stopunit anddisconnect sparkplug beforeperforming allof therecommendedremediesbelowexceptremediesthatrequireoperationoftheunit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Enginewillnot 1. Ignition switchoff. 1. Move ignition switchtoON. start or willrun 2. Engine flooded. 2. See “Difficult Starting” in only afew OperationSection. seconds after 3. Fueltank empty. 3. Fill tank withcorrect fuelmixture. 4. Installnew spark plug. starting. 4. Spark plugnot firing. 5. Fuelnot reaching
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LIMITEDWARRANTY Poulan PRO, a division of Husqvarna Con- PoulanPRO, adivisionof Husqvarna sumerOutdoorProductsN.A.,Inc.,warrantsto Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc. theoriginalconsumerpurchaserthateachnew 7349StatesvilleRoad PoulanPRObrandgasolinechainsaw isfree Charlotte, NC 28269 fromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipand 1--800--554--6723 agreestorepairorreplaceunderthiswarranty InCanada, contact: any defective gasoline chain saw as follows PoulanPRO from the original date of purchase. 850Math
