Plan Ahead - Poulan Pro SM4218 AV Instruction Manual

WARNING! This chain saw
can be dangerous! Carefess or
improper use can cause serious
or even fatef injury.
Always wear appropriate
ear protection, eye protec-
tion and head protection
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Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Measured maximum kick-
back value without chain
brake for the bar and chain
combination on the labef.
_ Atways use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any ob-
ject should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide
bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may
cause serious injury
Starting Fleminder
Move ON/STOP switch to
I_T theONp osition-
Prime ex Slowly press primer bulb
times.
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Full Choke Pull choke/fast idle lever
('_'_ out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE posi-
-- tion)
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Pull 5X
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Half Choke
Pull to Stad
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 times with your
right hand.
Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position.
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand un_l
the engine starts.
_i WARNING:
Always disconnect
spark pIug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting toef, speciaI safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this toef can
CaUSe serious Eniui'y
PLAN AHEAD
• Read this manuef carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow efl safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
• Wear protective gea£ Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri-
ers (ear pIugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder Iength.