Poulan Pro PL3816 User Manual

Instruction Manual
PL3314 / PL3816
Quick
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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 PL3816 Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-Cycle
Engine Displacement	38 cc
Bar Length	16 in
Oil Capacity	6.8 oz
Power Source	Gasoline
Chain Pitch	3/8 in
Chain Gauge	0.050 in

Summary

SAFETY

OPERATING YOUR SAW

Safe operating procedures and warnings for using the chainsaw.

UNDERSTANDING KICKBACK

Explains kickback phenomena and potential hazards.

REDUCING THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

Provides methods and features to minimize kickback risk.

MAINTAINING CONTROL

Guidance on maintaining proper grip and stance for safe operation.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

Details features designed to reduce kickback hazards.

STARTING AND STOPPING

FUELING THE ENGINE

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

Step-by-step guide for starting a cold chainsaw engine.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

Procedures for starting an already warm chainsaw engine.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

WORKING TECHNIQUES

CHECKING THE CHAIN BRAKE

CHECKING THE INERTIA ACTIVATING FUNCTION CONTROL

FELLING A TREE

PLANNING

Pre-felling assessment and preparation for safe tree felling.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING)

TYPES OF BUCKING CUTS

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND

LIMBING AND PRUNING

LIMBING

PRUNING

MAINTENANCE

ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

TROUBLESHOOTING