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Poulan Pro PR3816 User Manual

Poulan Pro PR3816
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Instruction Manual
PR3816 / PR4016 / PR4218
Quick
-
Start Guide
WARNING! Read and follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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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.
n Starting a Warm Engine
+
+
+
NOTE: If the product does not restart, the problem could
be overheated fuel.
To fix this problem, try the following procedure:
1. Set the product in a cool area away from direct sunlight.
2. Allow the product to cool for at least 20 minutes.
3. Press primer (air purge) bulb repeatedly for 10-
15 seconds.
4. Follow the cold starting procedure.
Repeat this procedure if the problem still exists.
NOTE: Always use fresh seasonal fuel and shorten
operatio
n time during unseasonably warm weather.
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.
Pul
115820549 Rev. B 2017-03-08

Questions and Answers:

Poulan Pro PR3816 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine Type2-Cycle
Engine Displacement38 cc
Bar Length16 in
Oil Capacity6.8 oz
Chain Pitch3/8 in
Warranty2 years
Chain Gauge0.050 in

Summary

Quick-Start Guide

Safety Precautions

Operating Your Saw

Guidelines for safe and correct operation of the chainsaw during use.

Maintaining Your Saw and Kickback Safety

Understanding Kickback

Explains rotational, pinch, and pull-in kickback and how to reduce risks.

Control and Kickback Safety Features

Maintaining Control

Techniques for maintaining a firm grip and proper body position for control.

Kickback Safety Features

Details on features like guide bar, chain, guard, and brake to mitigate kickback.

Starting and Stopping Procedures

Pre-Operation, Fueling, and Lubrication

Checks, fueling, and lubrication steps before starting the chainsaw.

Chainsaw Starting Procedures

Starting a Cold Engine

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

Starting a Warm Engine

Procedure for restarting an engine that has recently been running.

Starting a Flooded Engine

Steps to take if the engine has too much fuel.

Working Techniques and Felling

Felling a Tree: Planning

Crucial planning steps before felling a tree, including site assessment.

Tree Felling and Bucking

Maintenance Procedures

Carburetor and Storage

Carburetor Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the idle speed of the carburetor.

Storage Guidelines

Instructions for safely storing the chainsaw, including fuel draining.

Troubleshooting Guide

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