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WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en-
strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Poulan PRO
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
1- -800- -554- -6723
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'Instructions
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4
545167697 Rev. 6
R
SM4218AVX
Poulan PRO
850 Matheson Blvd. West
3/15/10 BRW
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Poulan PRO 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269 545167697 Rev. 6 Instruction Manual SM4218AVX Poulan PRO 850 Matheson Blvd. West Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4... -
Page 2: Identification Of Symbols
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protec- tion and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any ob- ject should be avoided;... -
Page 3: Safety Rules
S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas- teners securely tightened. S Use only Poulan PRO accessories and re- placement parts as recommended. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw. -
Page 4: Kickback Warning
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. S Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. KICKBACK WARNING: Avoid kickback which... - Page 5 right handed or left handed. Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked. S Position your left hand on the front handle- bar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts.
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Page 6: Safety Notice
Computed angles represented indicate total energy and angle associated without activation of the chain brake during kickback. Activated angle represents chain stopping time relative to activation angle of chain break and resulting kick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA val- ues represent a safer operating environment for the user. -
Page 7: Chain Tension
Clutch Cover Knob Location of shipping spacer 4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. Guide bar Bar bolts 5. Carefully remove the chain from the pack- age. Hold chain with the drive links as shown. -
Page 8: Operation
Tighten Loosen chain chain Adjusting Wheel 3. Using a screwdriver, move chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove. 4. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar knob securely (clockwise). Hand tight- en only! Knob TIGHTEN OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW... -
Page 9: Before Starting Engine
3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce (95 ml) container of Poulan/ WEED EATER brand synthetic oil. Pour the entire contents of this container into 1 gallon (4 liters) of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture. -
Page 10: Chain Brake
Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil. S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri- cation. - Page 11 to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step. 5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER HALF FULL 6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts.
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Page 12: Tree Felling Techniques
following techniques to get the “feel” of us- ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting. S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log. -
Page 13: Important Points
wedges to open the cut if necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell- ing cut, or movement in the upper branches. - Page 14 If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product, Poulan PRO may not pay for repairs under warranty. It is your re- sponsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance.
- Page 15 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 .
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Page 16: Replace Spark Plug
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter- gent. S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth. CHECK CHAIN BRAKE See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section. -
Page 17: Replace Fuel Filter
To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by run- ning it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap and its connected retainer from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove from line. Replace and re- assemble. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY section. CHAIN SHARPENING WARNING: Improper chain sharp-... -
Page 18: Cooling System
A dirty or blocked cooling system re- sults in the machine overheating which causes damage to the piston and cylinder. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Table
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not 1. Ignition switch off. 2. Engine flooded. start or will run only a few seconds after 3. -
Page 20: Limited Warranty
You are responsible for pres- enting your small off- -road engine to an Poulan... - Page 21 Poulan PRO at 1- -800- -554- -6723, or send e-mail correspondence to emission.warranty @HCOP- -emission.com. WARRANTY PE- RIOD: Any warranted part which is not...