Poulan Pro PL3314 User Manual

Instruction Manual
PL3314 / PL3816
Quick
-
Start Guide
NOTE: Your product may differ slightly from the item shown.
Mix 2.6 oz. of full
synthetic 2-Cycle Oil
with 1 gallon of gasoline
for a 50:1 mixture.
Shake well. Pour into
fuel tank.
CAUTION: Do not use
alternate fuels such as
ethanol blends above
10% by volume (E-15,
E-85) or any methanol
blended fuel.
Add bar and chain oil to
oil tank until full.
Make sure chain brake
is locked by pushing
forward on handguard.
Slowly press primer (air
purge) bulb 10 times.
Pull blue choke lever
out fully.
Place right foot in rear
handle as shown. Using
right hand, pull starter
rope sharply until
machine starts, or a
maximum of 5 times.
Push blue choke lever
to half choke position.
NOTE: In temperatures
above 90°F (32°C),
push blue choke lever
completely in.
Pull starter rope until
engine starts.
Allow engine to warm
for 30 seconds.
Squeeze throttle trigger
to set normal idle.
Before accelerating to
full throttle, make sure
chain brake is unlocked
by pulling back on
handguard.
Press red switch to
STOP position when
finished using saw.
WARNING! Read and follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
IMPORTANT:
• Never let your saw chain come in contact with soil/dirt during operation. This will completely dull your chain and
will require installation of a new chain.
• Check your chain tension prior to each time you start the chainsaw. Check tension on a new chain after the first 15
minutes of operation. See the manual for chain tensioning instructions.
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Poulan Pro PL3314 Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-Cycle
Engine Displacement	33 cc
Bar Length	14 in
Oil Capacity	6.8 oz
Power Source	Gasoline
Chain Pitch	3/8 in
Chain Gauge	.050 in
Type	Gas Chainsaw

Summary

Quick-Start Guide

Identification of Symbols

Identification (What is What?)

Safety

Introduction to Safety

General overview of chainsaw safety precautions.

Planning Ahead for Safe Use

Preparations and precautions before operation.

Safe Operating Practices

Key rules for operating the chainsaw safely.

Saw Maintenance and Fuel Handling

Guidelines for saw upkeep and safe fuel practices.

Understanding and Preventing Kickback

Explains kickback hazards and strategies to avoid them.

Maintaining Control and Kickback Features

Techniques for control and overview of kickback safety features.

Assembly

Starting and Stopping Procedures

Pre-Operation Checks and Fueling

Essential pre-use checks and fuel filling instructions.

Lubrication and Starting Position

Bar/chain oiling and correct stance for starting the engine.

Engine Starting Methods

Procedures for starting cold, warm, or flooded engines.

Chain Tension Management

Importance and procedure for checking chain tension.

Working Techniques and Safety

Checking Safety Controls

Verifying chain brake and inertia function operation.

Cutting Fundamentals and Felling

Practice cuts, felling planning, and basic techniques.

Felling and Bucking Methods

Notch method for felling and bucking techniques.

Bucking Techniques and Limb Removal

Bucking with/without support and limbing/pruning procedures.

Maintenance Procedures

General Maintenance and Schedule

Overall advice and recommended service intervals.

Guide Bar Care

How to maintain and identify wear on the guide bar.

Component Maintenance

Procedures for replacing/cleaning key components like spark plug, fuel filter, air filter.

Carburetor Adjustment

Idle Speed-T Adjustment

Adjusting engine idle speed for proper operation.

Storage

Troubleshooting Guide

Technical Specifications

Emissions Control Warranty