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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'Instructions
PP4218AVHD
For Occasional Use Only
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.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Electrolux Consumer Outdoor Products
1030 Stevens Creek Road
5855 Terry Fox Way
Augusta, GA 30907
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4
Copyright E2005 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
545047503
12/8/05
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions PP4218AVHD For Occasional Use Only 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. -
Page 2: Plan Ahead
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Care- less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! should be avoided;... -
Page 3: Kickback Warning
S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture. S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas- teners securely tightened. S Use only Poulan PROR accessories and replacement parts as recommended. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw. -
Page 4: Maintain Control
Avoid Obstructions Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK S Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents. S Never let the moving chain contact any ob- ject at the tip of the guide bar. -
Page 5: Safety Notice
This action may Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table MODEL Length PP4218AVHD 952044689 18″ NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- mercial logging, a chain brake is required... -
Page 6: Assembly
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. -
Page 7: Chain Tension
Drive Links 7. Place chain over and behind clutch re- tainer, fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket. 8. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar. 9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove. 10. -
Page 8: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Chain Front Hand Guard Adjustment Tool... -
Page 9: Fueling Engine
Poulan or Poulan PROR oil resists high temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan PROR 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 10: Starting A Warm Engine
IGNITION SWITCH STOP Choke Lever 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi- tion. 2. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position). 3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. 4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand. -
Page 11: Operating Tips
S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section. S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-wood building materials, etc. S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. -
Page 12: Important Points
control fall Opening of felling Closing of notch NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use 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... -
Page 13: Limbing And Pruning
Using a support stand LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious injury. -
Page 14: Service
SERVICE WARNING: Disconnect 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: Have all repairs other than the rec- ommended maintenance described in the instruction... -
Page 15: Cleaning The Spark Arrest- Ing Screen
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when ex- cess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re- placement is necessary, use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw. CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL S See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- ERATION section. -
Page 16: Seasonal Storage
Follow the mix instructions found on stabiliz- er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer. 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 sta-... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Table
HELPFUL TIP During storage of your gas/ oil mixture, the oil will sepa- rate from the gas. We recommend that you shake the gas can weekly to insure proper blending of the gas and oil. ENGINE S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. - Page 18 LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan PROR brand gasoline chain saw is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline chain saw as follows from the original date of purchase.
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Page 19: Warranty Commencement Date
The warranty period begins on the date the small off- -road engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of pur- chase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re- placement of any warranted part will be per- formed at no charge to the owner at an ap- proved ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,...