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Poulan Pro PP3816 AV User Manual

Poulan Pro PP3816 AV
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PP3816 AV / PP4218 AV
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
530165555 12/8/05
For O cca si onal U s e Only
Copyright E2005 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safet y Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en-
strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d’instruct ions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Canada Corporation
6150 McLaughlin Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2
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Poulan Pro PP3816 AV Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPoulan Pro
ModelPP3816 AV
CategoryChainsaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Essential Safety Information

Symbols, Warnings, and Kickback Safety

Explains key safety symbols, general warnings, PPE, two-hand operation, and kickback tip contact.

Pre-Operation Rules and Planning

Covers spark plug disconnect, general precautions, planning, user eligibility, required gear, safe environment, and operating conditions.

Safe Saw Operation and Maintenance

Operating Safely and Maintaining Control

Details proper handling, location, ladder use, starting, cut completion, damaged equipment, carrying, grip, stance, and cutting height.

Maintenance and Fuel Handling

Covers service, chain stop, modifications, handle care, fasteners, accessories, fuel safety, and storage.

Kickback Prevention Strategies

Explains kickback, its types, and methods to avoid it.

Kickback Prevention and Control

Strategies to Reduce Kickback Chance

Covers recognizing kickback, avoiding tip contact, clearing area, chain sharpness, cutting speed, log handling, plunge cuts, and using specific parts.

Maintaining Operator Control and Body Position

Details grip, hand position, stance, body position, overreaching, and cutting height.

Built-in Kickback Safety Features

Discusses features designed to reduce kickback.

Chain Saw Safety Features

Kickback Reduction Features

Describes low-kickback chain, front hand guard, and handlebar design.

Chain Brake and CKA Angle

Discusses chain brake limitations, kickback reactions, and computed kickback angle.

Saw Assembly Procedures

Attaching Bar and Chain

Covers steps 1-5 and related warnings for attaching the bar and chain.

Chain Orientation and Tensioning

Details chain direction and initial tensioning steps.

Chain Tension Management

Completing Bar and Chain Installation

Covers steps 6-11 for attaching the bar and chain.

Checking and Adjusting Chain Tension

Covers checking, adjusting, and importance of chain tension, including warnings.

Chain Saw Operation Overview

Understanding Chain Saw Controls

Covers ON/STOP switch, throttle trigger, throttle lockout, choke/fast idle lever, primer bulb, and chain brake.

Muffler Safety Warning

Warning about the hot muffler and potential chemical hazards.

Engine Preparation and Starting

Fueling, Lubrication, and System Care

Covers fuel handling, oil mix, lubrication, fuel system care, and storage advice.

Starting Procedures and Safety Precautions

Details starting steps for cold/warm engines, rope pull, important points, warnings, and troubleshooting references.

Starting Procedures and Troubleshooting

Cold and Warm Engine Starting

Details starting steps for cold and warm engines, and troubleshooting advice.

Chain Brake Functionality

Explains chain brake activation, disengagement, and testing procedures.

Operating Tips and Safety

Essential Operating Guidelines

Covers chain tension, material type, foreign object contact, dirt avoidance, practice, throttle use, cutting pressure, and stopping.

Tree Felling Preparation and Safety

Includes branch hazards, proximity warnings, planning, clearing, terrain, natural factors, rot, fall clearance, debris, and retreat paths.

Felling Large Trees: Notch Method

Details the notch method, buttress roots, and cutting steps.

Cutting Fallen Trees (Bucking)

Bucking Techniques and Safety

Covers wedges, overcutting, undercutting, compression cuts, and warnings about pinching.

Bucking Methods

Details bucking with and without support, including first and second cuts.

Important Bucking Considerations

Includes cutting one log, shattered wood, sawhorses, and tangled areas.

Limbing and Pruning Safety

Limbing and Pruning Precautions

Covers kickback, climbing, hand grip, springpoles, springback, clear area, and limb support.

Limbing and Pruning Techniques

Details limbing timing, direction, positioning, and cutting methods, plus pruning height limits and the three-cut technique.

Service and Maintenance

General Service Recommendations

Covers safety warnings, authorized service, maintenance schedule, general recommendations, and checking for damaged/loose parts.

Chain and Guide Bar Care

Details checking chain sharpness and guide bar maintenance.

Unit Cleaning and Inspection

Cleaning Air Filter and Muffler Components

Covers cleaning the air filter and inspecting/cleaning the muffler and spark arresting screen.

Unit Inspection and Fuel Check

Covers inspecting the unit, decals, chain brake, and fuel mixture level.

Component Replacement and Adjustment

Spark Plug and Fuel Filter Replacement

Details procedures for replacing spark plug and fuel filter.

Chain Sharpening and Carburetor Adjustment

Covers chain sharpening recommendation and carburetor adjustment procedures.

Storage Procedures

Preparing Saw for Storage

Covers general storage steps, seasonal storage, and fuel system storage.

Engine Storage and Troubleshooting

Engine Storage Preparations

Covers engine storage tips, oiling, and fuel/gas can storage.

Troubleshooting Common Engine Issues

Details common problems like starting, idling, acceleration, smoking, and chain movement at idle.

Product Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Terms and Exclusions

Covers warranty coverage, duration, exclusions, and product improvement.

Emissions Control Warranty Statement

Details owner's and manufacturer's rights and responsibilities for emissions control.

Warranty Details and Compliance

Warranty Period and Exclusions

Covers commencement date, length, exclusions, and claim filing.

Emissions Compliance Information

Details engine information, air index, and compliance use.

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