Poulan Pro PR3816, PR4016, PR4218 Instruction Manual

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Start Guide

WARNING! Read and follow all Safety Rules and

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Mix 2.6 oz. of full synthetic 2­Cycle Oil with 1 gallon of
gasoline for a 50:1 mixture.
Shake well. Pour into fuel tank.
CAUTION: Do not use alternate
fuels such as ethanol blends
above 10% by volume (E

-15, E

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85) or any methanol blended

fuel.

Add bar and chain oil to oil tank
until full

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Make sure chain brake is locked
by pushing forward on
handguard.

Slowly press

primer (air purge)
bulb 10 times.
Pull blue choke lever out fully.

Place right foot in rear handle as
shown. Using right hand, pull
starter rope sharply until machine
starts, or a maximum of 5 times.

Push blue choke lever to half
choke position.
NOTE: In temperatures above
90°F (32°C), push blue choke
lever completely in.

Pull starter

rope until engine

starts.

Allow engine to warm for 30
seconds. Squeeze throttle trigger
to set normal idle.

Before accelerating

to full
throttle, make sure chain brake is
unlocked by pulling back on
handguard.

Press red switch to STOP
position when finished using saw.

n Starting a Warm Engine

NOTE: If the product does not restart, the problem could
be overheated fuel.

To fix this problem, try the following procedure:

15 seconds.

Repeat this procedure if the problem still exists.

NOTE: Always use fresh seasonal fuel and shorten
operatio

IMPORTANT:

· Never let your saw chain come in contact with soil/dirt

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Operating Instructions before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

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1. Set the product in a cool area away from direct sunlight.

2. Allow the product to cool for at least 20 minutes.

3. Press primer (air purge) bulb repeatedly for 10-

4. Follow the cold starting procedure.

n time during unseasonably warm weather.

during operation. This will completely dull your chain

and will require installation of a new chain.

· Check your chain tension prior to each time you start

the chainsaw. Check tension on a new chain after the
first 15 minutes of operation. See the manual for chain
tensioning instructions.

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

Please read the

operator’s

with any

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WARNING!

Chainsaws can be
dangerous! Careless

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or improper use can
result in serious or
fatal injury to the
operator or others.

manual carefully and make
sure you understand the
instructions before using the
machine.

Always wear:

• Approved protective
helmet

• Approved hearing
protection

• Protective goggles or a
visor

Both of the operator′s hands
must be used to operate the
chainsaw.

Never operate a chainsaw
holding it with one hand only.

Contact of the guide bar tip

object must be

avoided.

WARNING! Tip

contact may cause
the guide bar to move
suddenly upward and
backward (so-called

Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to
special certification requirements for certain
markets.

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on
the Emission Compliance label indicates the
number of operating hours for which the engine
has been shown to meet Federal emissions
requirements.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and system may be
performed by any nonroad engine repair
establishment or individual.

50:1 gasoline to oil ratio.

Do not use E15 or E85
blended fuels.

Bar and chain oil fill.

Lock chain brake.

Unlock chain brake.

Chain brake
unlocked/locked.

kickback), which may
cause serious injury.

Primer (air purge) bulb.

The engine is stopped by
switching the ignition off
using the stop switch.

Fuel fill.

WARNING! The engine exhaust from this

product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?)

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(*)

NOTE: The appearance of your product may vary from the item shown.

(*) = Configuration for models equipped with chain tensioning screw located on front. Does not apply to all
models.

(**) = Configuration for models equipped with chain tensioning screw located on side. Does not apply to all
models.

1. Combination tool

2. Chain

3. Front hand guard

4. Muffler

5. Front handle

6. Starter rope

7. Idle speed screw

8. ON/STOP switch

9. Choke/fast idle lever

10. Primer (air purge) bulb

11. Fuel mix fill cap

12. Starter housing

13. Bar and chain oil fill cap

14. Bumper spike

15. Cylinder cover

16. Throttle lock-out

17. Rear handle

18. Throttle trigger

19. Clutch cover

20. Chain catcher

21. Guide bar

22. Chain brake

23. Cutters

24. Depth gauge

25. Drive links

26. Chain direction of travel

27. Guide bar retaining nuts

28. Chain tensioning screw

29. Manual

(**)

SAFETY

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WARNING! Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to

prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs except
carburetor adjustments.

STANDARDS

This saw has been designed in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1-2012 American National Standards

for Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws - Safety
Requirements

CSA Z62.1-11 Chain Saws – Occupational Health
and Safety

CSA Z62.3-11 Chain Saw Kickback Occupational
Health and Safety

INTRODUCTION

A chainsaw is a high‐speed wood‐cutting tool.
Special safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to follow all safety rules and precautions
can result in serious injury.

If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service dealer
or call consumer support.

PLANNING AHEAD

• Read this manual carefully until you completely
understand and can follow all safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions before
attempting to use the unit.

• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who
understand and can follow safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions found in
this manual.

• Wear protective gear. Always use steel‐toed
safety footwear with non‐slip soles; snug‐fitting
clothing; safety chaps; heavy‐duty, non‐slip
gloves; eye protection such as non‐fogging,
vented goggles or face screen; an approved
safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users
should have hearing checked regularly as
chainsaw noise can damage hearing. Secure
hair above shoulder length.

• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain
when the engine is running.

• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from the
work area. Do not allow other people or animals
to be near the chainsaw when starting or
operating the chainsaw.

• Do not handle or operate a chainsaw when you
are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken
alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in
good physical condition and mentally alert.
Chainsaw work is strenuous. If you have any
condition that might be aggravated by strenuous
work, check with your doctor before operating a
chainsaw.

• Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance.
Do not start cutting until you have a clear work
area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees,
a planned retreat path.

OPERATING YOUR SAW

• Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers,
bystanders or any combination of these persons
may result from one‐handed operation. A
chainsaw is intended for two‐handed use.

• Operate the chainsaw only in a well‐ventilated
outdoor area.

• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree.

• 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.

• 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 completed.

• Stop the engine before setting the saw down.

• Do not operate a chainsaw that is damaged,

improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Always replace bar, chain,
hand guard, or chain brake immediately if it
becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise
removed.

• Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands,
and joints of people prone to circulation
disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use
in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss
of strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical
attention. An anti-vibration system does not
guarantee the avoidance of these problems.
Users who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely their
physical condition and the condition of this tool.

• With the engine stopped,

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hand-carry the chainsaw with
the muffler away from your
body, and the guide bar and
chain to the rear, preferably
covered with a scabbard.

MAINTAINING YOUR SAW

• Have all chainsaw service
performed by a qualified
service dealer with the
exception of the items listed
in the maintenance section of this manual. For
example, if improper tools are used to remove or
hold the flywheel when servicing the clutch,
structural damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.

• Make certain the saw chain stops moving when
the throttle trigger is released. For correction,
refer to Carburetor Adjustment.

• Never modify your saw in any way.

• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or

fuel mixture.

• Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners
securely tightened.

• Use only genuine accessories and replacement
parts as recommended.

• Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen which meets
the requirements of California Codes 4442 and

4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law
that many internal combustion engines to be
equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you
operate a chainsaw in a state or locale where
such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a
violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark arresting
screen.

HANDLING FUEL

• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the
areas where fuel is mixed or poured. There
should be no smoking, open flames, or work that
could cause sparks. Allow engine to cool before
refueling.

• Always have fire extinguishing tools available if
you should need them.

• 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. Wipe up all fuel spills
before starting saw.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling 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.

• Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.

UNDERSTANDING KICKBACK

WARNING! Avoid kickback which can result

in serious injury. Kickback is the backward,
upward or sudden forward motion of the
guide bar occurring when the saw chain
near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts
any object such as a log or branch, or when
the wood closes in and pinches the saw
chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign object
in the wood can also result in loss of
chainsaw control.

 ROTATIONAL KICKBACK

Rotational kickback can
occur when the moving
chain contacts an object at
the upper 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 toward the operator.

 PINCH KICKBACK

Pinch kickback can occur when 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 saw to move in the
opposite direction of the chain rotation. The saw is
driven straight back toward the operator.

 PULL-IN

Pull‐in can occur when the moving chain contacts
a foreign object in the wood in the cut along the
bottom of the guide bar and the saw chain is
suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping pulls the
saw forward and away from the operator and could
easily cause the operator to lose control of the
saw.

REDUCING THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

• Recognize that kickback can happen. With a
basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce
the element of surprise which contributes to
accidents.

• Never let the moving chain contact any object at
the tip of the guide bar.

• Keep the working area free from obstructions
such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences,
stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any obstruction
that your saw chain could hit while you are
cutting. When cutting a branch, do not let the
guide bar contact branch or other objects around
it.

• Keep your saw chain sharp and properly
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the
chance of kickback occurring. Follow
manufacturer's chain sharpening and
maintenance instructions. Check tension at
regular intervals with the engine stopped, never
with the engine running. Make sure the bar nuts
are securely tightened after tensioning the chain.

• Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If the
chain is moving at a slower speed, there is
greater chance of kickback occurring.

• Use wedges made of plastic or wood. Never use

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metal to hold the cut open.

• Cut one log at a time.

• Use extreme caution when re‐entering a

previous cut.

• Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the
bar (plunge cuts).

• Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could
close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.

• Do not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn
from an undercut when bucking.

• Use the reduced-kickback guide bar and low­kickback chain specified for your saw.

MAINTAINING CONTROL

• Keep a good, firm grip on
the saw with both hands
when the engine is running
and don't let go. A firm grip
will help you reduce
kickback and maintain
control of the saw. Keep
the fingers of your left hand
encircling and your left
thumb under the front
handlebar. Keep your right hand completely
around the rear handle whether you are right
handed or left handed. Keep your left arm
straight with the elbow locked.

• Position your left hand on the front handlebar so
it is in a straight line with your right hand on the
rear handle when making bucking cuts. Never
reverse right and left hand positions for any type
of cutting.

• Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both
feet.

• Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep
your body from being in a direct line with the
cutting chain.

• Do not
overreach. You
could be drawn
or thrown off
balance and
lose control of
the saw.

• Do not cut
above shoulder
height. It is
difficult to
maintain control
of saw above
shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING! The following features are

included on your saw to help reduce the
hazard of kickback; however, such features
will not totally eliminate this danger. As a
chainsaw user, do not rely only on safety
devices. You must follow all safety
precautions, instructions, and maintenance
in this manual to help avoid kickback and
other forces which can result in serious
injury.

 REDUCED KICKBACK GUIDE BAR

The reduced-kickback guide bar is designed with a
small radius tip which reduces the size of the
kickback danger zone on the bar tip. A reduced­kickback guide bar has been demonstrated to
significantly reduce the number and seriousness of
kickbacks when tested in accordance with safety
requirements for gasoline powered chainsaws as
set by ANSI B175.1.

 LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN

A low-kickback chain is designed with a contoured
depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback
force and allow wood to gradually ride into the
cutter. Low-kickback chain has met kickback
performance requirements when tested on a
representative sample of chainsaws below 3.8
cubic inch displacement specified in ANSI B175.1.

 FRONT HAND GUARD

The front hand guard is designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting the chain if
your hand slips off the front handlebar.

The distance and “in‐line” position of the hands
provided by the front and rear handles work
together to give balance and resistance in
controlling the pivot of the saw back toward the
operator if kickback occurs.

 CHAIN BRAKE

The chain brake is designed to stop the chain in
the event of kickback.

NOTE: We do not represent and you should
not assume that the chain brake will protect
you in the event of a kickback. Do not rely upon
any of the devices built into your saw. You
should use the saw properly and carefully to
avoid kickback.

Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an
authorized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a servicing
dealer, or to the nearest authorized master service
dealer.

NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commercial
logging, a chain brake is required and shall not
be removed or otherwise disabled to comply
with Federal OSHA Regulations for
Commercial Logging.