Poulan 545186807 Helpful Tip, On/Stop Switch, Chain Brake, Throttle Trigger, Throttle Lock-Out

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ON/STOP SWITCH

 

 

Cylinder Cover

 

 

Chain

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brake

 

Throttle

 

 

 

Chain

Rear

Lockout

 

 

 

Direction

 

 

 

 

 

of Travel

Handle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide Bar

Throttle

 

 

 

 

Chain

Clutch

Adjusting

Bar

Catcher

Trigger

Cover

 

 

 

 

Wheel

Knob

 

 

ON/STOP SWITCH

 

 

 

CHAIN BRAKE

The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the

The chain brake is a device designed to stop

engine.

 

 

 

 

 

the chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake

THROTTLE TRIGGER

 

 

 

activates automatically in the event of kick-

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine

back. The chain brake activates manually if the

speed.

 

 

 

 

 

front hand guard is pushed forward. The chain

THROTTLE LOCK-OUT

 

 

 

brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand

 

 

 

guard back toward the front handle as far as

The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be

possible.

pressed before you can squeeze the throttle

CHAIN TENSION

trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-

dentally squeezing the trigger.

 

 

 

It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

 

 

first 15 minutes of operation. You should check

 

 

your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN

The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the

TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex-

 

 

tent for cold starting or after refueling. The

WARNING: If the saw is operated

choke provides additional fuel to the engine

with a loose chain, the chain could jump off

during cold starting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

the guide bar and result in serious injury to

PRIMER BULB

 

 

 

 

 

 

the operator and/or damage the chain mak-

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-

ing it unusable.

buretor to provide quicker starting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

 

 

must be mixed with a good quality synthetic

WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-

2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be

mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED

ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or

EATER brand synthetic oil is recom-

allow combustible material such as dry

mended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing

grass or fuel to do so.

 

 

 

3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4

 

 

 

 

 

 

liters) of unleaded gasoline. Included with this

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

saw is a 3.2 ounce (95 ml) container of Poulan/

handling information in the safety rules sec-

WEED EATER brand synthetic oil. Pour the

entire contents of this container into 1 gallon (4

tion of this manual before you begin. If you do

liters) of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel

not understand the fuel handling information

mixture. DO NOT USE automotive or marine

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help

oil. These oils will cause engine damage.

from someone that does understand the in-

When mixing fuel follow the instructions

formation or call the customer assistance

printed on the container. Always read and

help line at 1-800-554-6723.

 

 

 

 

 

 

follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE

FUELING ENGINE

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUEL WITH CAUTION.

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-

CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in

your unit. This will cause permanent engine

ly when refueling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

damage and void the limited warranty.

 

 

HELPFUL TIP

 

 

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

 

 

To obtain the correct oil mix

 

This engine requires the use of minimum 87

 

 

ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of

 

octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

 

 

2-cycle synthetic oil into

 

IMPORTANT

 

 

one gallon of fresh gas.

 

 

Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

This engine is certified to operate on un-

using ethanol or methanol) can cause major

leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline

engine performance and durability problems.

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Contents ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ENGLISHPP3516AVX / PP4218AVX ADVERTENCIAIDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS Starting ReminderChain Tensioning PLAN AHEAD SAFETY RULESOPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDERREDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK KICKBACKMAINTAIN CONTROL Avoid Pinch-KickbackCHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURESComputed kickback angle CKA Table ASSEMBLYATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN If CHAIN P/NCHAIN TENSION Including units with chain already installed Adjusting the tensionChecking the tension OPERATION Tighten Loosen chain chainKNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW ON/STOP SWITCH HELPFUL TIPCHAIN BRAKE THROTTLE TRIGGERIGNITION SWITCH To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP positionBAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBERDIFFICULT STARTING or starting a flooded engine STARTING A WARM ENGINEBraking function control CAUTION The chain brake must be Inertia activating function controlFELLING LARGE TREES TREE FELLING TECHNIQUESNOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE Plan a clear retreat pathUsing a log for support BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STANDCUTTING A FALLEN TREE IMPORTANT POINTSUsing a support stand SERVICELIMBING AND PRUNING LIMBINGMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALSInspect and Clean GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSCleaning the air filter CLEAN AIR FILTERCLEANING THE SPARK ARREST- ING SCREEN CHAIN ADJUSTMENTTools required CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTTO SHARPEN CHAIN RightIdle Speed-T STORAGECOOLING SYSTEM SEASONAL STORAGETROUBLE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLECAUSE REMEDYLIMITED WARRANTY YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBPoulan PRO NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any