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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
3450/3750
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For OccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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S Carefullyplanyoursawingoperation inad- vance.Donotstartcutting untilyouhavea SAFETY RULES clearworkarea,securefooting, and, ifyou are felling trees, a planned retreat path. OPERATEYOURSAWSAFELY WARNING: Always disconnect S Donotoperateachainsawwithonehand. spark plug wireand place wirewhere itcan- Serious injury totheoperator,helpers, by- not contact spark plug to prevent accidental standers orany combination of theseper- starting when setting up, transporting, ad- sons may result from one-han
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marked container for all fuel purposes. Avoid Obstructions Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. S Moveat least 10feet (3meters) fromfuel- ing site before starting engine. S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. S Storetheunitandfuelinanareawherefuel Clear The Working Area vapors cannot reach sparks or open flamesfromwaterheaters, electricmotors REDUCETHECHANCEOF or switches, furnaces,
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Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar Small Radius Tip Elbow locked Symmetrical Guide Bar Thumb on underside of handlebar Large Radius Tip S Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow S Keepagood,firmgriponthesawwithboth woodtogradually rideintothecutter.Low- hands when the engine is running and Kickback Chain has met kickback per- don’tletgo.Afirmgripwillhelpyoureduce formance requirements when tested on a kickback and mainta
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Kickbackcanalsobecausedbypinchingthe do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the sawchainalongthetopoftheguidebar. This SERVICE section for maintenance of the action may push the guide bar rapidly back spark arresting screen. toward the operator. Either of these events STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Un- may cause you to lose control of the saw derwriter’sLaboratories, Inc., inaccordance which could result in serious injury or even withAmerican National Standards forGaso- death. DONOTRELYUPON
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farasitwillgototherear.Thisshouldallow CHAIN TENSION (Including units with thepintobenearthecorrectposition. Fur- chain already installed) theradjustment maybenecessary asyou NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, mount the bar. make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only. S Mount the bar as illustrated. Attempting totensionthechainwhenthebar S Slide thebartowardtherearofthe sawas nuts are tight can cause damage. far as possible. Checking the tension: S Prepare the chain bychecking the proper dire
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OPERATION KNOWYOURSAW READ THIS OPERATOR’S 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. Front Handle Starter Rope Bar Tool Front Hand Guard Choke Knob ON/STOP Switch Chain Adjusting Screw Bar Oil Starter Housing Fill Cap Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Fast Idle Throttle Lock Lockout Rear Handle Direction of Chain Guide Ba
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FUELING &LUBRICATION STARTING FUELINGENGINE WARNING: The chain must not This engine is certified to operate on move when the engine runs at idle speed. If unleaded gasoline. Before operation, the chain moves at idle speed refer toCAR- gasoline must be mixed with a good quality BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We manual. Avoidcontact withthemuffler.Ahot recommend Poulan or Poulan ProR brand muffler can cause serious burns. oil. If you do not use this oil, use a good T
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S Pressthethrottle lockwithyourrighthand. backchainand barasoriginal equipment. If Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger; the brake band isworntoo thin it maybreak Press and hold the fast idle lock with your when the chain brake is triggered. With a forefinger; release the throttle trigger. broken brake band, the chain brake will not stopthechain.Thechainbrakeshouldbere- NOTE: If the throttle trigger is squeezed placedbyanauthorized servicedealerifany during starting, it will be necessary to res
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S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign Plan a clear retreat path object. Inspectthesawandrepairpartsas necessary. S Keepthe chainout of dirt andsand. Evena small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and increase the possibility of kickback. Direction of Fall S Practice cutting a few small logs us- 45_ ing the following techniques to get the “feel” of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. S Squeeze the throttle trigger and al- FELLINGLARGETREES low the engine to rea
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and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron. Overcutting Undercutting S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell- ing cut, or movement in the upper branches. S Astreestartstofall, stop saw,put itdown, and get away quickly on your planned re- treat path. S Be extremely cautious with partially fallen Undercutting involvescuttingontheunder- treesthat maybepoorly supported. When sideofthelogwithtopofsawagainst thelog. a tree do
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st 1 Cut S Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch saw. PRUNING WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs nd shoulder height or below. Do not cut if 2 Cut branches arehigher thanyourshoulder.Get a professional to do the job. nd S Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way through 2 Cut Using asupport stand the bottom of the limb. S Next makea2ndcutallthewaythrough thelimb.Thencutathirdovercutleavinga 1to2inchcollar fromthe trunkof thetree. st 1
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harmful emissions. Alwayscleanafterevery BARMAINTENANCE 5 hours of operation. Ifyoursawcutstooneside, hastobeforced S Clean the cover and the area around it to throughthecut,orbeenrunwithanimproper keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the amount of bar lubrication it may be neces- carburetor chamber when the cover isre- sarytoserviceyourbar.Awornbarwilldam- moved. age your chain and make cutting difficult. S Remove the parts as illustrated. After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is S Wash the
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S Reinstall the cylinder cover and screws S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu- (15-20 in-lbs). larattention tothe airintake area, keeping it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and Cylinder sponge to clean the plastic surfaces. Spark Cover S Donotstoretheunitorfuelinaclosedarea Plug where fuel vapors canreach sparks oran openflamefromhotwaterheaters,electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Storeinadryareaoutofreachofchildren. CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum deposits from f
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U.S. EPA LIMITED WARRANTY EMISSION CONTROL ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS WARRANTY STATEMENT NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out- YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- doorProducts, Inc.,warrantstotheoriginal LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental purchaser that each new Poulan or Poulan Protection Agency and Poulan/Weed Eater, Probrandgasolinechainsawisfreefromde- fects in material and workmanship and Division of WCI Outdoor Products are agrees to repair or replace under this war- pleased to explain the emissions
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WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: ranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS The warranty period begins on the date the NOT COVERED: All failures caused by lawn and garden equipment engine is pur- abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance chased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This are not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED warranty shall be for a period of two years PARTS: Theuseof add--onor modifiedparts from the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS can be grounds for disallowing a warranty COVERED: REPAIRORREPLACEMENT cl
