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Poulan Pro SM4218 AV Instruction Manual

Poulan Pro SM4218 AV Instruction Manual

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Instruction
Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
&
SM4218
AV
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 et manual de instrucciones y siga todas Ias advertencias e en-
strucciones de seguridad. Et no hacerlo puede resultar en tesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel
d'instructions
et bien respecter
tous tes avertisse-
merits et toutes tes instructions
de s_curit&
Tout defaut de le faire
pourrait entra_ner des blessures
graves.
Poulan PRO
Poulan PRO
t030 Stevens Creek Road
5855 Terry Fox Way
Augusta, GA 30907
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4
545186806
Rev, 1
6/15/08
BRW

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  • Page 1 Tout defaut de le faire pourrait entra_ner des blessures graves. Poulan PRO Poulan PRO t030 Stevens Creek Road 5855 Terry Fox Way Augusta, GA 30907 Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4 545186806...

  • Page 2: Plan Ahead

    WARNING! This chain saw Read and understand _r--_ can be dangerous! Carefess or instruction manual before using the chain saw. improper use can cause serious or even fatef injury. Measured maximum kick- back value without chain Always wear appropriate brake for the bar and chain ear protection, eye protec- combination on the labef.
  • Page 3 3 0 feet (10 meters) away from teners securely tightened. the work area. Do not allow o ther people • Use onty Poulan PRO accessories and re- or animaIs tobe near the chain saw when placement parts as recommended.
  • Page 4 chain r esuRs ina reversal ofthe chain there is greater chance of kickback occur- force u sed tocut w ood a nd causes the ring. saw to move in the o pposite direction ofthe • Out one Iog at a time chain rotation.
  • Page 5 KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES CHAIN BRAKE ANGLE • Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in _lL WARNING: Thefol_owing f eatures the event of kickback are included on your saw to help reduce the _,WARNING: DO NOT REP- hazard of kickback; however, such features RESENT...
  • Page 6 Table Computed kickback angle (CKA) CHAIN P/N CKA without chain brake MODEL PiN BAR Length 952051338 SM42 8 AV 852044926 NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped mercial logging, a chain brake is required with a temperature limiting muffler and spark...

  • Page 7: Chain Tension

    NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only Screw Attempting to tension the chain when the bar Adjusting nuts are tight can cause damage Checking the ten=ion: Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust- Tensioning R_c_kk ment tool (bar tool) to move...
  • Page 8 7. Ifchain istoo loose, itwin s ag below the guide bar. D O NOT o perate the saw if _,WARNING: If the saw is operated the chain isloose with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the NOTE: T he chain istensioned correctly guide bar and recruit in serious injury to the op- when the weight...
  • Page 9 4I_WAHI'IIBILi: If the saw is operated temperature thinning with a loose chain, the chain could jump off ff Pou_an or Poulan PRO bar and chain oilis the guide bar and result in serious injury to not avaiIabie, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.

  • Page 10: Starting A Cold Engine

    For c old weather starting, start the unit at To set the fast idIe, pull the choke/fast FULL CHOKE; al}ow the engine towarm u p idIe lever out to the full extent (to the fuII before squeezing the throttle trigger. choke position);...
  • Page 11 die with y our left h and. AppIy full t hrottle TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES fulIy d epressing the throttle trigger. Activate the chain b rake byturning your left w rist _I_wARNING: Check for broken against the hand g uard w ithout releasing dead branches which can fall while cutting...
  • Page 12 NOTCH FELLING _tL WARNING: Do not stand on thelog TREE being cut. Any portion can roit causing loss • Make notch cut by cutting the top of the of footing and control Do not stand downhill notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter of the _og being cut.
  • Page 13 ,_,_1 st Cut Second Second LtMBtNG 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 whe_ _imbing or First cut on compression side of log pruning.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    i _,} ,#_" 7.€,r PRUNING • I Second /,/J_ WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the job. Third cit/// • Make your first cut t/3 of the way through tbe bottom of the Iimb.

  • Page 15: Operation

    • Clean the oil holes and bar groove after cleaned. It is advisable to replace your air fil- each 5 hours of operation. ter with a new one after every 50 hours of op- eration, or annually, whichever comes first Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
  • Page 16 REPLACE SPARK PLUG Tool8 required: spark plug should be replaced each 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter round _e and file holder year to ensure the engine starts easier and Plat file runs better, ignition timing is fixed and non- adjustab}e. Depth gauge tool Loosen 3 screws...
  • Page 17 Hook Angle NOTE: The very top of the depth gauge should be fiat with the front 0025 inch 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 heip line at f-800-554-6723.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE • At the beginning of the next season, only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline • Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon to oil ratio of 4-0:t, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) OTHER through the spark plug opening. Slowly puli the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib- •...
  • Page 19 Magnuson- not cover predelivery setup, instalIation Moss Act of 1975. guide bar and chain, and normal adjust- The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously ments explained in the instruction manual improve its products Therefore, Poulan such as chain tension adjustments.

  • Page 20: Warranty

    FARTS: The use of add-on or modified parts warranty rights responsibilities, can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. Poulan PRO is not liable to cover fail- should contact your nearest authorized ser- vice center cal_ Poulan ures of warranted parts caused by the use of 1-800-554-8723.

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