Manual Poulan PL3816 Chainsaw

Manual

SAFETY

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.

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