Poulan P3314 P3314WS P3314WSA P3416 P3516PR P4018WM P4018WT P3818AV P4018AV Chainsaw Owners Manual

S  Carefullyplanyour sawingoperationinad-
vance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clear work area,securefooting,and,  ifyou
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
S  Donotoperateachain   saw with onehand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-
standers or any combination of these per-
sons may result from one-handed opera-
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-
ing site before starting engine.
Turn the engine off and let  saw cool in a
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,
straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap
and refuel unit.
Storetheunitandfuelinanareawherefuel
vapors  cannot   reach  sparks  or   open
flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
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S
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tion.
A   chain   saw   is    intended   for
two-handed use.
S  Operatethe chainsaw only in awell-venti-
lated outdoor area.
S  Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree.
KICKBACK
WARNING:
Avoid kickback which
can result in serious injury. Kickback is the
backward,upwardorsuddenforwardmotion
of  the guide  bar occurring  when the  saw
chainnear theupper tip oftheguidebarcon-
tacts any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood  closes in  and pinches the
saw chaininthecut.Contactingaforeignob-
ject in  the wood can  also result in  loss of
chain saw control.
S  Make sure the chain will not make contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.
S  Do not put pressure on the saw at the end
of the cut.  Applying pressure can cause
you to lose control  when the cut is com-
pleted.
S  Stop the  engine before  setting the  saw
down.
S Rotational Kickback can occur when the
moving chain contacts an objectat theup-
per tip of the guide bar. This  contact can
cause  the chain  to  dig into  the  object,
which stops the chain for an instant. The
result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction
which kicks the guide bar up and back to-
ward the operator.
S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the
wood closes  in and pinches  the moving
saw chain in the cut  along the top of the
guide bar and the saw chain  is suddenly
stopped.  This  sudden  stopping   of  the
chain results  in  a reversal  of the  chain
force used  to cut wood  and causes  the
sawtomoveintheoppositedirectionofthe
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.
S  Do not operate a chain saw that  is dam-
aged,  improperly adjusted,  or  not com-
pletely and securely assembled.  Always
replace bar, chain,  hand guard, or chain
brakeimmediately ifit becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
S  With the engine stopped, hand  carry the
chain saw with the muffler away from your
body, and the guide bar and chain  to the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.
MAINTAIN  YOUR   SAW  IN  GOOD
WORKING ORDER
S  Haveallchainsaw  serviceperformed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sec-
tionofthis  manual. Forexample,ifimprop-
er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-
wheelwhenservicingtheclutch,structural
damage  to the  flywheel  can occur  and
cause the flywheel to burst.
S
Pull-In can  occur when the  moving chain
contacts a foreign object in the wood in the
cutalongthebottom  ofthe  guidebar andthe
saw chainis suddenly stopped. This sudden
stopping pulls  the saw  forward and  away
fromtheoperator  and couldeasily causethe
operator to lose control of the saw.
S  Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released.  For
correction, refer  to CARBURETOR  AD-
JUSTMENT.
Avoid  Pinch--Kickback:
S  Never modify your saw in any way.
S  Keepthehandles  dry,clean, andfree ofoil
or fuel mixture.
S  Be extremely aware  of situations  or ob-
structions thatcan causematerial topinch
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.
S  Do not cut more than one log at a time.
S  Do not twist the  saw as the  bar is  with-
drawn from an undercut when bucking.
S  Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
S  Use only  PoulanR  accessories  and  re-
placement parts as recommended.
Avoid Pull--In:
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
S  Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.
S  Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed  or poured.
Thereshouldbenosmoking,openflames,
or workthatcouldcausesparks.   Allowen-
gine to cool before refueling.
S  Always begin cutting with theengine atfull
speed and the saw housing against wood.
S  Use wedges  made  of  plastic  or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
Kickback Path
S  Mix and pour  fuel in an outdoor  area on
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place;  and  use an  approved,
marked  container for  all  fuel  purposes.
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