Poulan P3818 Chainsaw Owners Manual, 2010

ENGLISH R Please do not return product to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el producto al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner le produit au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 Register your product online at: Registre su producto en línea en: Enregistrez votre produit en ligne à l’adresse : www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions ESPAÑOL P3818 For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e enstrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves. AVERTISSEMENT: Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Poulan 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269 Poulan 850 Matheson Blvd. West Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 FRANÇAIS 115153026 Rev. 4 3/15/10 BRW IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury. XX_ Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label. Starting Reminder Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position). Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts. SAFETY RULES 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. Because a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury. WARNING: PLAN AHEAD 2 S Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to use the unit. S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual. S Wear protective gear. Always use steeltoed 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 chain saw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length. Hearing Protection Snug Fitting Clothing Safety Hat Eye Protection Heavy Duty Gloves 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 Safety Shoes Safety Chaps S Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section of this manual.