Poulan Pro PP3816 Manual De Instrucciones página 14

i_WARNING:
D isconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Hav e all
f_'k repairs ether than the rec-
[_ I,_ _ ommended maintenance
_ .,J,_/ described in the instruction
_ manuat performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Electrolux Home Products.
Inc.. may not pay for repairs under war-
ranty. Itis your responsibility to maintain
and perform general maintenance.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level .... Before each use
Bar lubrication ....... Before each use
Chain tension ....... Before each use
Chain sharpness ..... Before each use
For damaged parts ... Before each use
For loose caps ...... Before each use
For loose fasteners... Before each use
For loose parts ...... Before each use
Inspect and Clean:
Bar ................ Before each use
Complete saw ....... After each use
Air filter ............. Every 5 hours*
Chain brake ......... Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
and muffler .......... Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
Replace fuel filter ... Yearly
* Hours of Operation -
Each hour of operation is approximately
2 tanks of fuel.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, the operator must main-
tain unit as instructed in this manual. Various
adjustments will need to be made periodicaF
ly to properly maintain your unit.
• Onceayear, replacett_e spark plug, airfilter,
and check guide bar and chain for wear. A
new spark plug and air filter assures proper
air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run
better and last longer.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oil
to appear under the saw after engine stops.
Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank.
• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by moving the
switch to the STOP position. Make sure en-
gine stops; then restart engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use saw if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
• Oil Tank - Do not use saw if oil tank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
Bar Nuts
Chain
Muffler
Cylinder Shield
Air Filter
Handle Screws
Vibration Mounts
Starter Housing
Front Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull
chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts
slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING.
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditions which require guide bar mainte-
nance:
• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
• Saw has to be forced through the cut.
• Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.
Check the condition of guide bar each time
chain is sharpened. A worn guide bar will
damage the chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use. ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
• Move ON/STOP switch to STOR
• Loosen and remove bar nuts and clutch
cover. Remove bar and chain from saw.
• Clean the oil holes and bar groove after
each 5 hours of operation.
Remove Sawdust From _ _
Guide Bar G_ov__._"
Oil Holes * a
• Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
• When rail top is uneven, use a fiat file to re-
store square edges and sides.
'_ File Rail Edges_ r] r]
and Sides I U I
Square ] ]
Worn Groove Correct Groove
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