Poulan Pro SM4218 AV Instruction Manual page 6

Computed kickback angle (CKA !
BAR
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MODEL P/N Length /
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SM4218 AV 952044926 18" |
NOTE: if this saw is to be used for com-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline bowered
hand tools couId cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
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. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
Table
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CHAIN P/N I CKA without chain brake
952051338 I 33°
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
to be equipped with a spark arresting screen.
If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are legatly
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious injury. If situations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement, if you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-
writer's Laboratories, inc., in accordance with:
ANSi B175,1-2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62,1-03 Chain Saws - Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING TH E BAR & CHAIN (if not
already attached)
_i_ WARNING:
if received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and alt fasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even when
it is not moving!
1. Loosen and remove the bar nuts and the
clutch cover from the saw.
2. Remove the pIastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Clutch
Bar nuts Location of
shipping
_ spacer
Chain adjustment tool _.==_===_:_
(Bar Tool)
3. Turn adjusting screw on bar countercbck-
wise to move the tensioning rack as far as
it will go toward the front of the bar.
(_oo_ O _) Adjustiwng
Tensioning Rack /.,_
4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar
stops against clutch drum sprocket.
Bar bolts
Guid e bar_'_"_
5. Carefully remove the chain from the pack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.