Poulan Pro PP4620AV User Manual

PP4620AV
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using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Poulan PRO
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Poulan PRO
850 Matheson Blvd. West
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
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Poulan Pro PP4620AV Specifications

General

Brand	Poulan Pro
Model	PP4620AV
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English

Summary

Safety Symbols and Warnings

General Saw Safety Symbols

Explains symbols for general saw danger, reading the manual, proper handling, and protective gear usage.

Kickback Hazard Indicators

Highlights symbols warning about kickback causes, consequences, and specific value indicators.

Chain Saw Safety Rules

Pre-Operation Safety Checks

Details the crucial step of disconnecting the spark plug wire before any maintenance or setup.

User and Operation Guidelines

Emphasizes user responsibility, reading the manual, and proper two-handed operation for safety.

Saw Maintenance and Fuel Handling

Maintaining Good Working Order

Ensures proper saw condition through qualified service, functional checks, and avoiding modifications.

Safe Fuel Handling Practices

Provides critical guidelines for safe fuel handling, including no smoking, spark elimination, and proper mixing/storage.

Understanding and Avoiding Kickback

Definition of Kickback

Defines kickback as the dangerous upward or backward motion of the guide bar.

Kickback Scenarios Explained

Details kickback causes like tip contact and chain pinching, leading to serious injury.

Preventing Kickback Incidents

Kickback Awareness and Prevention

Emphasizes recognizing kickback potential and avoiding contact with the guide bar tip.

Work Area and Chain Maintenance

Stresses clearing the work area and maintaining a sharp, properly tensioned chain.

Maintaining Control During Operation

Proper Grip and Stance

Details the importance of a firm grip, correct hand/arm position, and balanced stance.

Safe Cutting Practices

Guides on body positioning, avoiding overreaching, and respecting cutting height limits.

Chain Saw Kickback Safety Features

Reduced Kickback Guide Bar

Details the reduced kickback guide bar design with a small radius tip to minimize kickback danger.

Low Kickback Chain Design

Describes the low kickback chain with contoured depth gauge and guard link to deflect force.

Ergonomic Safety Design Features

Explains the role of the front hand guard and handlebar positioning in kickback control.

Chain Brake and Kickback Angle

Chain Brake Mechanism Function

Explains the chain brake's function to stop the chain during kickback events.

Computed Kickback Angle (CKA)

Defines Computed Kickback Angle (CKA) and its relation to operating safety.

Assembly Instructions

Attaching the Bumper Spike

Provides step-by-step instructions for attaching the bumper spike to the chain saw.

Attaching the Bar and Chain

Details the process of attaching the guide bar and chain, including safety checks.

Bar and Chain Installation

Securing the Guide Bar and Chain

Details securing the guide bar and chain, including adjusting the tensioning rack and installing the chain brake.

Chain Tension Adjustment

Checking Chain Tension

Explains how to check chain tension to ensure it is neither too tight nor too loose.

Adjusting Chain Tension

Provides the procedure for adjusting chain tension using the adjusting screw and bar tool.

Chain Tension Finalization

Verifying Tension Correctness

Explains how to lift the guide bar tip to verify correct chain tension.

Handling Loose Chain Issues

Provides steps for troubleshooting and correcting a loose chain to prevent accidents.

Chain Saw Operation Basics

Familiarize Yourself with Controls

Instructs users to read the manual and identify all controls and adjustments on their saw.

Key Control Functions Explained

Details the functions of the ON/STOP switch, throttle trigger, and throttle lock-out mechanism.

Control and Safety Mechanisms

Choke/Fast Idle Lever Operation

Details the function of the choke/fast idle lever for cold starting and additional fuel.

Chain Brake Functionality

Explains the chain brake's role in stopping the chain during kickback events.

Fueling and Lubrication Procedures

Safe Engine Fueling Practices

Provides instructions for safe engine fueling, including fuel mixture and requirements.

Fuel Type Restrictions

Warns against using alcohol-blended or alternative fuels due to potential engine damage.

Bar and Chain Lubrication Needs

Stresses the importance of continuous bar and chain lubrication to prevent wear.

Engine Starting Procedures

Starting a Cold Engine

Outlines the step-by-step process for starting a cold chain saw engine.

Starting a Warm Engine

Details the procedure for starting a warm chain saw engine after it has been running.

Addressing Flooded Engines

Provides guidance for starting a flooded engine or clearing excess fuel.

Chain Brake Safety Warning

Brake Band Wear Hazard

Warns about the danger of a worn brake band breaking and disabling the chain brake.

Chain Brake Testing and Cutting Basics

Braking Function Check

Details how to check the manual and inertia activation functions of the chain brake.

General Cutting Techniques

Provides essential guidelines for cutting wood safely, including chain tension and area clearing.

Tree Felling Procedures

Felling Safety Preparations

Outlines necessary safety preparations before felling trees, including hazard checks and area clearing.

Assessing Tree Fall Conditions

Explains how to assess natural conditions like lean, wind, and obstacles to predict tree fall.

Felling Large Trees Safely

Felling Notch and Cut Technique

Details the notch method and felling cut for controlling large tree fall direction.

Felling Safety Procedures

Ensures safety during felling by using wedges, planning retreats, and handling partially fallen trees.

Cutting Fallen Trees (Bucking)

Bucking Safety Precautions

Highlights critical safety precautions for bucking, such as avoiding unstable positions.

Bucking Best Practices

Provides best practices for bucking, including cutting one log, using sawhorses, and handling wood.

Bucking Techniques and Safety

Overcutting and Undercutting Methods

Explains overcutting and undercutting techniques for bucking logs, including compression side cuts.

Bucking with and Without Support

Details safe bucking methods with and without log or support stands.

Limbing and Pruning Operations

Limbing and Pruning Safety

Warns against climbing and provides safety tips for limbing and pruning operations.

Limbing Procedure Steps

Outlines the safe procedure for limbing a felled tree, working from base to top.

Pruning Safety and Technique

Safe Pruning Practices

Advises on pruning height limits and details the safe cutting sequence for branches.

Service and Maintenance Procedures

General Service Precautions

Emphasizes disconnecting the spark plug for maintenance, recommending authorized service dealers.

Air Filter Care

Provides instructions for cleaning and replacing the air filter for optimal engine performance.

Muffler and Spark Screen Maintenance

Guides on inspecting and cleaning the muffler and spark arresting screen to prevent fire hazards.

Carburetor and Idle Speed Adjustment

Carburetor Adjustment Warning

Warns users about chain movement during carburetor adjustments and the need for safety precautions.

Adjusting Idle Speed

Provides instructions for adjusting the idle speed screw to set the correct engine idle speed.

Guide Bar Maintenance

When to Service the Bar

Details the conditions that indicate the need for guide bar service or replacement.

Cleaning Guide Bar and Groove

Instructs on cleaning sawdust from the guide bar and oil holes for proper lubrication.

Removing Guide Bar Burrs

Explains how to remove burrs from guide bar rails using a flat file.

Chain Sharpening Procedures

Chain Sharpening Warnings

Warns about kickback risks from improper sharpening and handling sharp chains.

Signs of a Dull Chain

Identifies signs of a dull chain, including reduced chip size and angled cutting.

Chain Sharpening Steps

Provides a step-by-step guide for sharpening chain cutters and depth gauges.

Engine Component Maintenance

Spark Plug Replacement

Details the procedure for replacing the spark plug to ensure easier engine starting.

Cooling System Cleaning

Explains how to clean the cooling system to prevent overheating and engine damage.

Storage and Fuel System Care

Safe Storage Practices

Provides guidelines for safe storage of the chain saw and fuel, including seasonal preparation.

Fuel System Management

Offers advice on fuel system management, including stabilizer use and fuel storage.

Poulan PRO Limited Warranty

Warranty Coverage Details

Outlines warranty periods for parts and labor based on usage type (household, commercial, rental).

Warranty Exclusions and Limitations

Specifies what is not covered by the warranty and details legal rights and limitations.

Emissions Control Warranty Statement

Emissions Warranty Coverage

Explains manufacturer's and owner's responsibilities for emissions control system warranty.

Warranty Claims and Service

Guides on how to file a warranty claim and where to obtain emissions control service.

Warranty Claim and Maintenance

Filing Warranty Claims

Provides instructions on how to file a warranty claim and contact information for assistance.

Maintenance Responsibilities

Outlines the owner's responsibility for performing required maintenance as per the manual.

Engine Emission Certification

Product Label Information

Explains how product labels indicate engine certification for emissions regulations.

Emission Compliance Use

Indicates the engine's emission compliance for different usage periods (hours).