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ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PP3516/PP4018
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all SafetyRules andOperating Instructionsbefore
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSYMBOLS Read and understand the WARNING! This chain instruction manual before saw can be dangerous! Care- using the chainsaw. lessorimproperusecancause serious or even fatal injury. Alwayswearappropriateearprotection,eyeprotectionandheadprotection. Always usetwohands when operatingthechain saw. WARNING! Contactingtheguidebartipwithanyobject should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to movesuddenlyupwardandbackward,whichmaycausese- rious injury. XX_ Measuredmaximumkic
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gloves; eye protection such as non-fog- S With the engine stopped, hand carry the ging, vented goggles or face screen; an chainsawwiththemufflerawayfromyour approvedsafetyhardhat;andsoundbarri- body, and the guide bar and chain to the ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your rear, preferably covered with ascabbard. hearing. Regularusersshouldhavehear- MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD ingcheckedregularly as chain saw noise WORKINGORDER can damage hearing. Secure hair above S Haveallchainsawserviceper
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S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the S Beginandcontinuecuttingatfullspeed. If the chain is moving at a slower speed, wood closes in and pinches the moving thereisgreaterchanceofkickbackoccur- saw chain in the cut along the top of the ring. guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly S Cut onelog at atime. stopped. This sudden stopping of the S Use extreme caution when re-entering a chain results in a reversal of the chain previous cut. force used to cut wood and causes the S Donotattempt cutsstar
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KICKBACKSAFETYFEATURES WARNING: WE DO NOT REP- RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS- WARNING: The following features SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL areincludedonyoursawtohelp reducethe PROTECTYOUINTHEEVENTOFAKICK- hazardof kickback;however, suchfeatures will not totally eliminate this danger. As a BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action which throws the bar and rotating chain back chainsawuser,donotrelyonlyonsafetyde- and up toward the operator. Kickback canbe vices. You must follow all safety precau-
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Computedkickbackangle(CKA) Table BAR MODEL P/N Length CHAIN P/N CKA withoutchain brake PP3516 952044942 16 ″ 952051547 33_ PP4018 952044926 18 ″ 952051548 33_ 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom- California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New mercial logging, a chain brake is required Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by and shall not be removed or otherwise dis- law that many internal combustion engines to abledtocomplywithFederalOSHARegula- be equipped w
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4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide barstopsagainstclutchdrumsprocket. Guide Bar ChainAdjustment Bar Nuts Tool Adjusting (Bar Tool) Screw Bar bolts Guide bar Adjusting the tension: Chain tension is very important. Chains 5. Carefullyremovethechainfromthepack- stretch during use. This is especially true age. Hold chain with the drive links as duringthefirst few times youuseyour saw. shown. Always check chain tension each time you use andrefuel your saw. Tip of An adjusting screw (located
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OPERATION KNOWYOURCHAINSAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAINSAW. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationof the various controls andadjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Front Handle Chain Front HandGuard Adjustment Tool Starter Rope (Bar Tool) ON/STOP Choke/ Switch Fast Idle Chain Muffler Lever Bar Bar OilFillCap Sprocket Hole Primer Bulb Starter Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Chain Chain Throttle Bra
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BEFORESTARTINGENGINE Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an enginewhileinstorage. Toavoidengineprob- lems,thefuelsystemshouldbeemptiedbefore WARNING: Besuretoreadthefuel storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas handlinginformationin thesafety rulessec- tank,starttheengineandletitrununtilthefuel tionofthismanualbeforeyoubegin.Ifyoudo linesandcarburetorareempty. Usefreshfuel notunderstandthefuelhandlinginformation nextseason.SeeSTORAGEsectionforaddi- do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek
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Startingcouldrequirepullingthestarterrope handlemanytimesdependingonhowbadly IGNITION theunitisflooded.Ifenginefailstostart,refer SWITCH totheTROUBLESHOOTINGTABLEorcall 1-800-554-6723. ON CHAINBRAKE STOP WARNING:Ifthebrakebandisworn toothinitmaybreakwhenthechainbrakeis triggered. With a broken brake band, the Choke chainbrakewillnotstopthechain.Thechain Lever brake should be replaced by an authorized servicedealerifanypartisworntolessthan 0.020 ″ (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain brakeshouldbem
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OPERATINGTIPS Look for decay and rot. Ifthetrunkisrotted, it can snap and fall toward the operator. S Check chain tension before first use and Check for broken or dead branches which after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN can fall onyou whilecutting. TENSION intheASSEMBLY section. S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, Makesurethereisenoughroomforthetreeto masonry, non-wood building materials, etc. fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths S Stopthesaw if thechain strikes a foreign f
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Hingeholdstreeonstumpandhelps Useawedgetoremovepinchedsaw controlfall Opening of felling cut Turnsaw OFF andusea plastic or wooden wedgetoforcecut open. Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log. When overcutting use light downward pres- Closing of sure. notch Overcutting NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut if necessary to controlthedirectionoffall. Toavoidkickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic Undercutting wedge
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Usingalogforsupport S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are nd small size limbs which can catch the saw 2 Cut chainandwhiptowardyouorpullyouoffbal- ance. Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs or slender material. S Be alert for springback. Watch out for branchesthatarebentorunderpressure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the sawwhenthetensioninthewoodfibersis released. st 1 Cut S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping st 1 Cut over
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SERVICE NOTE: Itisnormalforasmallamountofoil WARNING: Disconnect the spark toappear underthe sawafter enginestops. plugbeforeperforming maintenanceexcept Do not confuse this witha leakingoil tank. for carburetor adjustments. S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly by moving the Werecommendallserviceandadjustments switchtotheSTOPposition.Makesureen- notlistedinthismanualbeperformedbyan ginestops;thenrestartengineandcontinue. authorizedor Master ServiceDealer. S Fuel Tank -- D
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Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, Cylinder the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when ex- Air Filter Cover cessheatingorburringoftherailsoccurs.Ifre- Cover placementisnecessary,useonlytheguidebar specifiedforyoursaw intherepairparts listor on the decal located on the chain saw. Air Filter CHECKFUELMIXTURELEVEL S See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- ERATION section. LUBRICATION Bar Oil FillCap INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTINGSCREEN S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OILunder WARNING:Themuffleronthi
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REPLACESPARKPLUG CHAINADJUSTMENT The spark plug should be replaced each See CHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY sec- year to ensure the enginestarts easier and tion. runs better. Ignition timing is fixed andnon- CHAINSHARPENING adjustable. Chainsharpeningisacomplicatedtaskand 1. Loosen 3screws oncylinder cover. requires special tools. We recommend that 2. Remove thecylinder cover. youreferchainsharpeningtoaprofessional 3. Pull off thespark plugboot. chain sharpener. 4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
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S Replace spark plug with new one of rec- HELPFULTIP ommended type andheat range. Duringstorageofyourgas/ S Cleanair filter. oilmixture,theoilwillsepa- S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, rate from the gas. andbolts.Replaceanydamaged,broken, We recommend that you or worn parts. shake the gas can weekly S At the beginning of the next season, use toinsureproperblendingof only freshfuelhaving the proper gasoline the gas and oil. to oilratio. OTHER ENGINE S Donot storegasoline fromone season
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LIMITEDWARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., tydoesnotcoverpredeliveryset--up,instal- warrants totheoriginalpurchaser thateach lationofguidebarandchain,andnormalad- new Poulan PROR brand gasoline chain justments explained in the instruction saw is free from defects in material and manualsuchascarburetoradjustmentsand workmanshipandagreestorepairorreplace chain tension adjustments. This warranty under this warranty any defective gasoline does not cover transportationcosts. chainsawasfollowsfro
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WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: WHATISNOTCOVERED:Allfailurescaused The warranty period begins on the date the by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance smalloff--roadengineispurchased. LENGTH are not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED OFCOVERAGE:This warranty shallbe fora PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts periodoftwoyears fromthe initialdate ofpur- can be grounds for disallowing a warranty chase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR claim. ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re- INC
