Poulan Pro PP3816 AV PP4218 AV Chainsaw Owners Manual

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ration and formation  of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-
lems,thefuelsystemshouldbeemptiedbefore
storage for 30 days or longer.   Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
WARNING:  Besure toread  thefuel
handling information in the safety rules sec-
tionofthismanualbeforeyoubegin.Ifyoudo
not understand the fuel handling information
do not attempt to  fuel your unit. Seek  help
from someone that does understand the in-
formation or  call the  customer  assistance
help line at 1-800-554-6723.
CHAIN BRAKE
FUELING ENGINE
Ensure chain brake is  disengaged by pulling
thefronthandguardback   towardthefronthan-
dleas faras possible.Thechainbrakemustbe
disengaged before cutting with the saw.
WARNING:  Removefuel  capslow-
ly when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain thecorrect oilmix
ratio,  pour 3.2  ounces  of
WARNING:
The chain  must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
2--cycle
synthetic  oil  into
BURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
within
this
one gallon of fresh gas.
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.
This engine  is  certified to  operate on  un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
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.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter Rope Handle
2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1
ratiois obtainedby mixing3.2ounces  (95ml)
of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso-
line.  Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce (95
ml)containerofPoulan/WeedEater   brandsyn-
thetic  oil. Pour the entire contents of this con-
tainer  into 1  gallon  (4 liters)  of  gasoline to
achieve the proper fuel mixture.
DO  NOT  USE automotive  or  marine  oil.
Theseoils willcause enginedamage.  When
mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on
the container.  Always read  and follow  the
safety  rules  listed under  HANDLE  FUEL
WITH CAUTION.
Left Hand
on Front
Handle
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
cation.  Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain.  Too little  oil will  cause overheating
shownby smokecomingfromthechainand/
or discoloration of the bar.
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it
necessary to  thin bar and  chain oil with  a
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene. Bar  and chain  oil must  be free
flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
Genuine Poulan or Poulan  PROR bar and
chainoilis  recommendedtoprotectyourunit
against excessive wear from heat and fric-
tion. Poulan or  Poulan PROR    oil resists
high temperature thinning.
IfPoulanor  PoulanPROR   bar andchainoil
is notavailable,useagoodgradeSAE   30oil.
S  Never usewasteoilfor bar andchainlubri-
cation.
S  Always stop the engine before  removing
the oil cap.
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break.  Do not let starter rope snap
back.  Hold the handle and let  the rope re-
wind slowly.
For cold  weather starting,  start the unit  at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE:  Do not attempt to cut material with
thechoke/fastidlelever  intheFULLCHOKE
position.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start  after following  these
instructions,
please   call
1--800--554--6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (orwarm
engine after running out of fuel)
NOTE:   In the  following steps, when  the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to  the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
IMPORTANT
Experience  indicates   that   alcohol--blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or meth-
anol) canattractmoisture whichleads  tosepa-
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Model Year2005
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