ENGLISH R Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant. 1--800--554--6723 www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions For Occasional Use Only ESPAÑOL P3314 / P3314WS / P3314WSA P3416 / P3516PR / P4018WM P4018WT / P3818AV P4018AV / P4018AV BH WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product.
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length.
S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If the chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater chance of kickback occurring. S Cut one log at a time. S Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut. S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar (plunge cuts). S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain. S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar and Low--Kickback Chain specified for your saw.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES WARNING: WE DO NOT REPRESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action which throws the bar and rotating chain back and up toward the operator. Kickback can be caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object. Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar. This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator.
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR MODEL P3314 / P3314WS P3314WSA P3416 / P3516PR P4018WM / P4018WT P3818AV / P4018AV P4018AV BH P/N Length CHAIN P/N CKA without chain brake 952044368 14″ 952051209 33_ 952044370 16″ 952051211 33_ 952044418 18″ 952051338 33_ NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped mercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise disabled to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging
move the adjustment pin up and down the screw. Locate this adjustment before you begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See following illustration. Clutch Cover Inside view of clutch cover Adjusting Pin Lower Hole Adjustment located on clutch cover 4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop. This should allow the pin to be near the correct position. 5. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. Guide Bar 12.
3. Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove. 4. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Release tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clockwise. Repeat until sag does not exist. 6. Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around guide bar. 7. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight. Slightly loosen bar nuts and loosen chain by turning the adjusting screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Retighten bar nuts. 8.
THROTTLE LOCK--OUT activates automatically in the event of kickback. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger. This feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger.
WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position. To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object. Use only 15″ -- 18″ (40 -- 45 cm) of rope per pull.
Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723. CHAIN BRAKE WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 0.020″ (0.5 mm) thick.
S The wind direction and speed. S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to determine the direction of tree lean. S Weight and branches on one side. S Surrounding trees and obstacles. Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted, it can snap and fall toward the operator. Check for broken or dead branches which can fall on you while cutting. Make sure there is enough room for the tree to fall.
2nd Cut Using a log for support start the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log. Use a wedge to remove pinched saw 1st Cut Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open. Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log. When overcutting use light downward pressure.
LIMBING S Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only then can limbing be done safely and properly. S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work. S Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut. S Keep the tree between you and the chain. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear under the saw after engine stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank. S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly by moving the switch to the STOP position. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and continue. S Fuel Tank -- Do not use saw if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks. S Oil Tank -- Do not use saw if oil tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
Cylinder Cover Air Filter Cover 6. Reinstall the spark plug boot. 7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws. Tighten securely. Cylinder Cover Air Filter Spark Plug Boot Spark Plug INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen, and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance. Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks occur.
File Holder Depth Gauge Tool File Cutter Depth Gauge 90˚ Depth Gauge S Align the 30˚ file holder marks parallel with the bar and to the center of the chain. Cutter 30˚ File Holder Line Cutter S Sharpen cutters on one side of the chain first. File from the inside of each cutter to the outside. Then, turn the chain saw around and repeat the process for the other side of the chain. S File on the forward stroke only. Use 2 or 3 strokes per cutting edge. S Keep all cutters the same length when filing.
STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow the engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. S Store chain saw and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Store chain saw with all guards in place and position chain saw so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. S Store chain saw well out of the reach of children.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. 1. Ignition switch off. 2. Engine flooded. REMEDY Engine will not idle properly. 1. Idle speed requires adjustment. 2. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the Service and Adjustments Section. 2.
LIMITED WARRANTY Poulan, a division of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new Poulan brand gasoline chain saw is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline chain saw as follows from the original date of purchase. 1 YEAR - Parts and Labor, when used for household purposes.
should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center, call Poulan at 1--800--554--6723, or send e-mail correspondence to emission.warranty@HCOP-emission.com. WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period begins on the date the small off--road engine is purchased.
