Poulan 3400 - Manual (Page 2)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications .. .......... ..................................... . 2
SPECIAL SAFETY SECTiON........................ Л Л & 5
Know Your Chain Saw ... .................................. ^___ 6
Preparing Your Saw For Use
............................................... 7
A. Getting Ready....................................................... '.____ 7
B. Attaching The Spur................................. :.. ^................. .. 7
C. Attaching The Bar and Chain........................................... 7
D. Chain Tension....................................................................
8
E. Engine Fuel Mixture ......................................................... 9
F. Bar and Chain Oil ...... .................................................... 10
Using Your Saw ..................... ........ ......................10
A. Control Devices ’............................................................ 10
B. Starting Instructions ......................................................11
Types of Cutting........................................................11
A. Basic Cutting Technique................................. ;.............11
B. Tree Felling Techniques .............................................. 12
C. Bucking.....................».. ............. ................................... 13
D. Debranching
and Pruning ....... .................................14
Maintenance .. ...................................................... 15
A. Guide Bar and Chain 16
B. Ignition and Exhaust Systems-...................................... 17
C. Starter Rope Repair and Replacement ........................ 18.
D. Clutch and Drum/Sprocket............................................ 19
E. Carburetor Adjustments ................................................ 20
F. Air Filter . ........................................................................ 21
G. Counter-Vibe® Anti-Vibration System......................... 21
H. Storage .......................................................................... 21
I. Trouble Shooting Chart ................................................. 22
J. Maintenance Chart.......................................................... 23
Parts List..................................................................24
Parts & Service .................................................... Back Cover
HANDLEBAR
MANUAL OILER
THROTTLE DETENT
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
THROTTLETRIGGER
REDUCED-KICKBACK GUIDE BAR
LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN
REDUCED-KICKBACK
GUIDE BAR
FUEL CAP START-STOP SWITCH
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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION
FREQUENTLY
REAR CHAIN GUARD
CONTROLHANDLE
FRONT CHAIN CATCHER
■■■ SPlQIFliATIONS "■
MODEL 3400 Counter Vibe *' IGNITION Solid Stale
CU.IN. DISPLACEMENT 3.4cu.in./56 cu.cm. MODULE AIR GAP .008 to .014
GUIDE BAR—SPROCKET NOSE 16M 8", 20" Control Tip ^ FUEL MIX Gasoline/Oii Mixture (see p. 9)
GUARD LINK CHAIN 3/8 Pitch .050 Gauge
Chrome Cutters - P72S
MUFFLER Spark Arresting/Temperature Limiting
OILER SYSTEM Automatic/Manual Override
SPARK PLUG Champion CJ-8Y FUELTANKCAPACITY 19 oz. 562 cu.cm.
SPARK PLUG GAP ,023 to .027 OILTANKCAPACITY 12oz. 355 cu.cm.