File Holder
Cutter
Depth Gauge Tool
File
File
Depth Gauge
90˚
Depth Gauge
S
S
Place gauge tool on cutter.
If the depth gauge is higher than the
depthgaugetool,fileitleveltothetopof
the depth gauge tool.
S
Align the 30˚ file holder marks paral-
lelwiththebar andtothecenter ofthe
chain.
Cutter
S
Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
3
0˚
File Holder Line
Cutter
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.
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 pro-
cess for the other side of the chain.
Fileontheforward strokeonly. Use2
or 3 strokes per cutting edge.
Keep all cutters the same length
when filing.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
The chain will be mov-
S
S
S
ing during mostof this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions.Thechainmustnotmoveatidle
speed.
File enough to remove any damage
to cutting edges (side plate and top
plate of cutter).
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T
adjusting procedure.
All Cutters
Same Length
Remove Damage
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed--T
Top Plate
Side Plate
File chain to meet the specifications
as shown.
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle is
toofast. Iftheenginestalls,idleis tooslow. Ad-
just speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
S Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase
engine speed.
S
80
˚
60˚
S Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
30˚
Hook Angle
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.
0.025
(0.65
inch
mm)
COOLING SYSTEM
Rounded
Corner
To keep the working temperature as low as
possible the machine is equipped with a
cooling system.
Right
Too Much Hook Angle
Squared Off
Corner
The cooling system consists of:
S
Air intake on the starter
S Air guide plate
S Fins on the flywheel
S Cooling fins on the cylinder
S Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the
cylinder)
Wrong
Clean the cooling system with a brush after
each use, more often in demanding condi-
tions. A dirty or blocked cooling system re-
sults in the machine overheating which
causes damage to the piston and cylinder.
WARNING:
Maintain the proper
hook angle according to the manufacturer’s
specifications for the chain you are using. Im-
proper hook angle will increase the chance of
kickback which can result in serious injury.
4.
Check and lower depth gauges.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan P3818 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan. Poulan US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers): 1-800-849-1297 Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers): 1-800-554-6723 , Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | poulan.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
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