Storage; Carburetor Adjustment; Idle Speed - T - Poulan Pro PP4218AVX Instruction Manual

Cutters ' I 0J
Depth Gauge r
• Align the 30 ° fi_e holder marks paraI-
Iel with the bar and to the center of the
chain
Gutter
File Holder Line
• Sharpen cutters on one side of the
chain first. P_lefrom the inside of each
cutter to the outside. Then, turn the
chain saw around and repeat the pro-
cess for the other side of the chain.
• File on the forward stroke on{y. Use 2
or 3 strokes per cutting edge
• Keep all cutters the same length
when filing.
• File enough to remove any damage
to cutting edges (side plate and top
p}ate of cutter).
All Cutters Remove Damage
Same Length _/
,,_ _4 ,-J '_ E Side Plate
• File chain to meet the specifications
as shown.
_,-. 85 °
/ i
Hook
Angle 0025 inch
....... (0.65 ram)
Rounded
_ -- Corner
Right
Too Much Hook Angle Squared Off
,t% ...__.....A
dI_WAI-{I_III_I_: Maintain the proper
hook angle according to the manufacturer's
specifications for the chain you are using. _m-
proper hook angle will increase the chance of
kickback which can result in serious injury.
4. Check and lower depth gauges
• Place gauge tool on cutter.
• if the depth gauge is higher than the
depth gauge tool, file it Ievei to the top of
the depth gauge tooI
• Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a flat file
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
tf you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1-800-554-6723.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
_k WARNING:
The chain wilI be moving
during most of this procedure Wear your pro-
tective equipment and observe all safety pre-
cautions. The chain must not move at idle
speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adiustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
• Chain moves at idle See IDLE SPEED-T
adjusting procedure
• Saw wiII not idle See iDLE SPEED-T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed-T
AItow engine to idle. if the chain moves, idle is
too fast tf the engine stalls, idle is too stow Ad-
just speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T
• Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase
engine speed.
• Turn idIe screw (T) counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
ff you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance he}p line at f-800-554-6723.
Wrong
ilWAHNINLi: Perform the following
steps after each use:
• Allow the engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting
• Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti-
lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
e_ectric motors or switches, furnaces, etc
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