Forcold engine or warm engine after run-
ning out of fuel.
S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair parts
as necessary.
S Pull the choke lever out to the full extent.
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
and increase the possibility of kickback.
S Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to get the “feel” of
using your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
CHOKE LEVER
(SIDE VIEW)
S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to reach full speed before cutting.
S Begin cutting with the saw frame against
the log.
Choke Lever
OFF
FULL
S Press the throttle lockout with your right
hand. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig-
ger; Press and hold the fast idle lock with
your forefinger; release the throttle trig-
ger.
S Keep the engine at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only
light downward pressure.
S
Release the throttle trigger as soon as the
NOTE: If the throttle trigger is squeezed
during starting, it will be necessary to re-
set the fast idle lock.
cut is completed, allowing the engine to
idle. If you run the saw at full throttle with-
out a cutting load, unnecessary wear can
occur.
S Pull the starter rope quickly with yourright
hand until the engine attempts to start,
then push the choke lever to the half posi-
tion.
S To avoid losing control when cut is com-
plete, do not put pressure on saw at end
of cut.
S Pull the starter rope quickly with yourright
hand until the engine starts.
S Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
S Above 40 degrees, allow the engine to
run for approximately five seconds, then
push the choke knob to the off position.
Then, squeeze and release the throttle
trigger to release the fast idle, allowing the
engine to idle.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Do not cut near buildings or
electrical wires if you do not know the direc-
tion of tree fall, at night since you will not be
able to see well, or during bad weather such
as rain, snow, or strong winds. as fall is un-
predictable.
S Below 40 degrees, allow the engine to
warm up 30 seconds to one minute at half
choke. Push choke knob to the off posi-
tion; Then, squeeze and release the
throttle trigger to allow engine to idle.
Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance. You need a clear area all around the
tree so you can have secure footing. Check
for broken or dead branches which can fall
on you causing serious injury.
For a warm engine:
S Move on/stop switch to the ON position.
S Press the throttle lockout with your right
hand. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig-
ger; Press and hold the fast idle lock with
your forefinger; release the throttle trig-
ger.
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
fall in a particular direction include:
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 aplumb orlevel to de-
termine the direction of tree lean.
S
S Be sure choke is in the OFF position.
S Pull the starter handle until engine starts.
S Squeeze andrelease the throttle trigger to
allow engine to idle.
Weight and branches on one side.
S
Surrounding trees and obstacles.
Look for decay and rot.Ifthe trunk is rotted,
Difficult starting or flooded engine:
it can snap and fall toward the operator.
The engine may be flooded with too much
Make sure thereis enoughroom forthe treeto
fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths
from the nearest person or other objects. En-
gine noise can drown out a warning call.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-
ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are
to be made.
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure the ignition
switch is in the ON or START position.
Starting could require pulling the starter
rope handle many times depending onhow
badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to
start refer to the troubleshooting chart orcall
your Authorized Service Dealer.
Plan a clear retreat path
CUTTING METHODS
Direction of Fall
45
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IMPORTANT POINTS
S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan 3450, Poulan 3750 |
| Model Year | 1999 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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