Poulan PP3516AVX, PP4218AVX Starting Reminder, Chain Tensioning, Using the chain saw

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury.

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protec- tion and head protection.

 

Read and understand the

 

instruction manual before

 

using the chain saw.

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Measured maximum kick-

 

back value without chain

 

brake for the bar and chain

 

combination on the label.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any ob- ject should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury.

Starting Reminder

Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE posi- tion).

Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand.

Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position.

Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts.

Chain Tensioning

Lift lever on bar knob and turn counterclockwise 1 turn to loosen bar clamp.

Turn adjusting wheel (downward direction) to tension chain until chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.

While lifting tip of guide bar, tight- en bar knob (clockwise) securely. Hand tighten only! Return lever on bar knob to original position.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions 545137248 11/30/06Starting Reminder Using the chain sawAlways use two hands when operating the chain saw Chain TensioningMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Plan AheadOperate Your SAW Safely Handle Fuel with CautionMaintain Control KickbackReduce the Chance of Kickback Kickback Safety Features Chain Brake and CKA AngleComputed kickback angle CKA Table Cutters AssemblyLoosen Tighten Adjusting the tensionChecking the tension Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide barOperation Important Points to Remember Before Starting Engine Fueling EngineBAR and Chain Lubrication Cation Always stop the engine before removing the oil capBraking function control Caution The chain brake must be Starting a Warm EngineDifficult Starting or starting a flooded engine Inertia activating function controlFelling Large Trees Operating TipsTree Felling Techniques Notch CUT and Felling the TreeImportant Points Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandCutting a Fallen Tree Types of Cutting Used for BuckingPruning Limbing and Pruning Important PointsLimbing ING Without a SupportService Cleaning the Spark ARREST- ING Screen Inspect and Clean Unit and DecalsClean AIR Filter Check Fuel Mixture LevelStorage Other Load Adjustment EngineEngine Empty fuel tank and refill withLimited Warranty Ligations The U.S. Environmental