Poulan 545186809 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N Length CHAIN P/N
952044368 14
MODEL
CKA without chain brake
P3314 / P3314WS
P3314WSA
33_
P3416 / P3516PR 16
18 33_
952051209
952051211
952051338
952044370
952044418
33_
P4018 / P3818AV
P4018WM / P4018WT
P4018AV /P4018AV BH
NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abledtocomply withFeder alOSHARegula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
WARNING: The engine exhaust
fromthis product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause b lood 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 b lood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss ofstrength, changeinskincolorortexture,
or loss offeeling i nthe fingers, hand s, orjoints,
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.
SPECIALNOTICE:Yoursawisequipped
witha temperature limitingmufflerandspark
arresting screen which meets t he
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey,Oregon, andWashington require b y
law that many internal combustion engines
tobeequippedwithasparkarrestingscreen.
Ifyouoperateachainsawinastateorlocale
wheresuchregulations exist,youarelegally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
aviolationofthelaw. Refer totheSERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failuret of ollowallSafetyRulesandP recau-
tionscanresultinserious injury. Ifsituations
occur which arenot covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.
STAN DARDS: This saw is l isted byUnder-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1--2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--03 Chain Saws -- Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--96 Chain S aw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and S afety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTA CH INGTHEBAR&CHAIN(Ifnot
already attached)
WARNING: If received assemb le d,
repeat allsteps to en sure your sawisproperly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. A l-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
Thechainis sharp andcan cutyou e venwhen
it is not moving!
1. Loosenandremovethebarnutsandthe
clutch cover fromthesaw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Clutch cover
Bar nuts
Chain adjustment tool
(Bar Tool)
Location of
shipping
spacer
3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling the bar , that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
intoaholeinth eba r .T urn ingt hescrewwill