Poulan Pro P3818AV User Manual

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Poulan Pro P3818AV Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-Cycle
Engine Displacement	38 cc
Bar Length	18 inches
Weight	10.8 lbs
Oil Capacity	6.8 oz
Chain Pitch	0.325 inches
Chain Gauge	0.050 inches

Summary

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

SAFETY RULES

PLAN AHEAD

Important planning steps before using the chain saw.

Starting Reminder

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

KICKBACK

Rotational Kickback

Explains rotational kickback and its causes.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

Avoid Pinch-Kickback

Specific advice to prevent pinch-kickback.

Avoid Pull-In

Specific advice to prevent pull-in kickback.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar

Details on the guide bar designed to reduce kickback.

Low-Kickback Chain

Details on the low-kickback chain design.

Front Hand Guard

Describes the function of the front hand guard.

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE

Explains the chain brake and computed kickback angle.

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

ASSEMBLY

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN

Step-by-step guide for attaching the guide bar and chain.

CHAIN TENSION

Checking the tension

How to verify the correct chain tension.

Adjusting the tension

Step-by-step guide to adjust chain tension.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

Familiarization with the different parts and controls of the saw.

ON/STOP SWITCH

Explanation of the on/stop switch function.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

Explanation of the throttle trigger function.

CHAIN BRAKE

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

FUELING ENGINE

Instructions and warnings for fueling the engine.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Specifications for the required fuel.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

DIFFICULT STARTING

CHAIN BRAKE

Braking function control

Procedure to test the manual chain brake function.

Inertia activating function control

Procedure to test the inertia-activated chain brake.

OPERATING TIPS

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND

LIMBING AND PRUNING

LIMBING

Steps and precautions for limbing a tree.

PRUNING

Techniques and safety for pruning branches.

SERVICE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule of regular maintenance tasks.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

General advice on product maintenance and warranty.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Guidance on inspecting the unit for worn or damaged components.

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS

CHECK GUIDE BAR

CLEAN AIR FILTER

CHAIN SHARPENING

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Idle Speed-T

Specifics on adjusting the idle speed screw.

COOLING SYSTEM

STORAGE

SEASONAL STORAGE

Special instructions for long-term storage.

ENGINE

Engine preparation steps for storage.

OTHER

Additional storage recommendations.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

LIMITED WARRANTY

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION