Poulan PRO 952802151 - Manuals

Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS; Starting Reminder; SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD

2 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Care- less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip wit...

Page 3 - Kickback

3 duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. Se- cure hair above ...

Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN

6 Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR P/N Length CHAIN P/N 952044368 14 ″ MODEL CKA without chain brake P3314 / P3314WS P3314WSA 33 _ P3416 / P3516PR 16 ″ 18 ″ 33 _ 952051209 952051211 952051338 952044370 952044418 33 _ P4018 / P3818AV P4018WM / P4018WT P4018AV / P4018AV BH NOTE: If this saw is ...

Page 7 - CHAIN TENSION

7 move the adjustment pin up and down the screw. Locate this adjustment before you begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See following illustration. Adjustment located on clutch cover Inside view of clutch cover 4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun- terclockwise until the adjusting pin just touch...

Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

8 3. Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove. 4. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Release tip of guide bar, then turn ad- justing screw 1 / 4 turn clockwise. Repeat until sag does not exist. Adjusting Screw -- 1 / 4 Turn 5. While lifting tip of gui...

Page 9 - HELPFUL TIP

9 THROTTLE LOCK--OUT The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger. This feature prevents you from acci- dentally squeezing the trigger. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex- tent for cold s...

Page 10 - IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER; STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm; IGNITION; STARTING A WARM ENGINE

10 WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR- BURETOR 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 sta...

Page 11 - CHAIN BRAKE; Braking function control; It is recommended that; TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

11 Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails 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...

Page 14 - all the way through; Pruning technique; SERVICE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14 S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work. S Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut. S Keep the tree between you and the chain. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the b...

Page 15 - Cleaning the air filter:

15 CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING. CHECK GUIDE BAR Conditions which require guide bar mainte- nance: S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle. S Saw has to be forced through the cut. S Inadequate supply of ...

Page 17 - CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

17 S File on the forward stroke only. Use 2 or 3 strokes per cutting edge. S Keep all cutters the same length when filing. S File enough to remove any damage to cutting edges (side plate and top plate of cutter). All Cutters Same Length Remove Damage Top Plate Side Plate S File chain to meet the spe...

Page 18 - STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE; IMPORTANT; ENGINE

18 STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow the engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. S Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti- lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches,...