3.
4.
Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar
to ensure all links are in bar groove.
Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.
6.
7.
Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool
to move chain around guide bar.
If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Slightly loosen bar nuts and loosen
Release tip of guide bar, then turn ad-
justingscrew 1/ turnclockwise. Repeat
chain by turning the adjusting screw 1/
4
until sag does not4 exist.
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn
turn counterclockwise. Retighten bar
nuts.
8.
If chain is too loose, it will sag below the
guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if
the chain is loose.
NOTE:
The chain is tensioned correctly
5.
While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar
nuts securely with the bar tool.
when the weight of the chain does not cause it
to sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw
sitting in an upright position), but the chain still
moves freely around the guide bar.
WARNING:
If the saw is operated
Bar Nuts
with a loose chain, the chain could jump offthe
guide bar and result in serious injury to the op-
erator and/or damage the chain making it un-
usable. If the chain jumps off the guide bar, in-
spect each drive link for damage. Damaged
chain must be repaired or replaced.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Front Handle
Front Hand Guard
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever
Chain
Muffler
Bar
Sprocket
Hole
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Primer Bulb
Chain
Starter Housing
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover
Chain
Brake
Throttle
Lockout
Direction
of Travel
Rear
Handle
Adjusting Screw
Guide Bar
Chain
Catcher
Throttle
Trigger
Clutch Cover
Bar Nuts
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan P3818 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Download File |
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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 |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | poulan.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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