Poulan PRO 952802260 - 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 P4018WM / P4018WT P3818AV / P4018AV P4018AV BH 16 ″ 18 ″ 33 _ 952051209 952051211 952051338 952044370 952044418 33 _ NOTE: If this saw is to be us...

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 13 - BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT; Using a log for support; LIMBING AND PRUNING

13 start the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log. Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open. Overcutting begins...

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

14 LIMBING S Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only then can limbing be done safely and prop- erly. 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 lim...

Page 15 - Cleaning the air filter:

15 NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear under the saw after engine stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank. S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly by moving the switch to the STOP position. Make sure en- gine stops; then restart engine and continue....

Page 17 - CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

17 Depth Gauge File File Holder Cutter 90 ˚ S Align the 30 ˚ file holder marks paral- lel with the bar and to the center of the chain. Cutter Cutter 30 ˚ File Holder Line S Sharpen cutters on one side of the chain first. File from the inside of each cutter to the outside. Then, turn the chain saw ar...

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,...