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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
SM4018
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSYMBOLS Read and understand the WARNING! This chain instruction manual before saw can be dangerous! Care- using the chainsaw. lessorimproperusecancause serious or even fatal injury. Alwayswearappropriateearprotection,eyeprotectionandheadprotection. Always usetwohands when operatingthechain saw. WARNING! Contactingtheguidebartipwithanyobject should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to movesuddenlyupwardandbackward,whichmaycausese- rious injury. XX_ Measuredmaximumkic
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S Carefullyplanyoursawingoperationinad- marked container for all fuel purposes. vance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea Wipeup allfuelspills beforestarting saw. clearworkarea,securefooting,and,ifyou S Moveatleast10feet(3meters)fromfuel- arefelling trees, a plannedretreat path. ingsitebeforestarting engine. S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a OPERATEYOURSAWSAFELY non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, S Donotoperateachainsawwithonehand. straw,paper,etc. Slowlyremove fuelcap Seriousinjuryt
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Avoid Obstructions Elbow locked Clear The Working Area Thumbon undersideof REDUCETHECHANCEOF handlebar KICKBACK S Keepagood,firmgriponthesawwithboth S Recognize that kickback can happen. hands when the engine is running and With a basic understanding of kickback, don’tletgo. Afirmgripwillhelpyoureduce you can reduce the element of surprise kickback and maintaincontrol of the saw. which contributes toaccidents. Keep the fingers of your left hand encir- S Neverletthemovingchaincontactanyob- cling
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action may push the guidebar rapidly back Symmetrical Guide Bar towardtheoperator. Either of theseevents may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death. DONOTRELYUPONANYOFTHE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU Large RadiusTip SHOULDUSETHESAWPROPERLYAND S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re- contoured depth gauge and guard link duced--kickback guide bars and low--kick- back saw chains reduce the chance and which deflect k
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damage in otherwise healthy people. If Location of shipping spacer symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, lossofstrength,changeinskincolorortexture, orlossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,orjoints, 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 ChainBrake condition of this tool. Nuts ChainBrake S
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Depth Gauge Cutters ChainAdjustment ChainBrake Nuts Tool (Bar Tool) DriveLinks Adjusting the tension: Chain tension is very important. Chain stretches duringuse. This is especiallytrue duringthefirst few times youuseyour saw. Always check chain tension each time you use andrefuel your saw. Youcan adjustthechaintensionbyloosen- ingthechainbrake nuts andturningthead- justingscrew 1/4of aturn whileliftingupon the bar. Placechainontothesprocket S Ifchainistootight,turnadjustingscrew1/4 turncountercl
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OPERATION KNOWYOURSAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW.Comparetheillustrations withyour unitto familiarizeyourself withthelocationof the various controls andadjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Chain FrontHandGuard Front Handle Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Starter Rope ON/STOP Switch Muffler Chain Primer Bulb Starter Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix FillCap Cylinder Cover Chain Throttle Direction Lockout Rear Adjusting of Travel Handle S
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FUELING&LUBRICATION STARTING WARNING: The chain must not WARNING: Removefuelcapslow- movewhenthe engineruns atidle speed.If ly whenrefueling. thechainmovesatidlespeedrefertoCAR- BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this FUELINGENGINE manual.Avoidcontactwiththemuffler.Ahot This engine is certified to operate on muffler can cause serious burns. unleaded gasoline. Before operation, To stop the engine move the ON/STOP gasoline must be mixed with a goodquality switch to the STOP position. synthetic 2-cycle air-
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CHOKE/FASTIDLELEVER Disengaged (SIDE VIEW) Engaged Choke/ fastidle lever OFF HALF FULL Brakingfunctioncontrol 6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your CAUTION: The chain brake must be right handuntilthe enginestarts. checked several times daily. The engine 7. Allowtheenginetorunforapproximately mustberunningwhenperformingthisproce- 5seconds. Then, squeezeandrelease dure. Thisistheonlyinstancewhenthesaw throttletriggerto allowenginetoreturnto shouldbeplacedonthegroundwiththeen- idlespeed. giner
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S Release the throttle trigger as soonas FELLINGLARGETREES the cut is completed, allowing the en- (6inches (15 cm) indiameter or larger) gine to idle. If you run the saw at full Thenotchmethodisusedtofelllargetrees. throttlewithoutacuttingload,unneces- Anotchiscutonthesideofthetreeinthede- sary wear can occur to the chain, bar, sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is and engine. It is recommended that made on the opposite side of tree, the tree the engine not be operated for lon- will te
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S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree withyoursaw. Beextremelycautiouswith WARNING: Neverturnsawupside partially fallen trees that may be poorly down to undercut. The saw cannot be con- supported. Whena treedoesn’tfallcom- trolled inthis position. pletely,setthesawasideandpulldownthe Always makeyour first cutonthecompres- treewith a cable winch, block and tackle, sionsideofthelog. Thecompressionsideof or tractor. the log is where the pressure of the log’s CUTTINGAFALLENTREE weight is concent
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Usingasupportstand PRUNING nd 2 Cut WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branchesarehigherthanyourshoulder.Get aprofessional to dothe job. S Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way through the bottomof thelimb. st 1 Cut S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overcutleavinga1to2inch(2.5--5cm) st 1 Cut collar fromthe truck of thetree. nd 2 Cut Second cut Third cut LIMBINGANDPRUNING Collar WARNING: Be alert for andguard Firstcut against kic
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Cleaningtheairfilter: 3. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts. Removethemuffler,mufflergasket,out- A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- let guide and backplate. Notice the ori- ance and increases fuel consumption and entationofthesepartsforreassembling. harmful emissions. Always clean after 10 4. Locatethe 2outlet cover screws on the tanks of fuelor 5hours ofoperation, which- muffler. Loosen and remove both ever comes first. Clean more frequently in screws. dustyconditions. Ausedairefil
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S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock- 1. Loosen3 screws on cylinder cover. wise to decreaseengine speed. 2. Removethecylinder cover. Ifyou requirefurther assistanceor areunsure 3. Pulloff the spark plugboot. about performing this procedure, contact your 4. Removespark plugfromcylinderanddis- authorized service dealer or call card. 1--800--554--6723. 5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark plugandtightensecurelywitha3/4inch BAR MAINTENANCE (19mm)socketwrench.Sparkpluggap If your saw cuts to on
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stopunit anddisconnect sparkplug beforeperforming allof therecommendedremediesbelowexceptremediesthatrequireoperationoftheunit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Moveignitionswitchto ON. 1. Ignitionswitch off. start or willrun 2. See “Difficult Starting” in 2. Engine flooded. only a few Operation Section. seconds after 3. Filltank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Fueltank empty. starting. 4. Install new spark plug. 4. Spark plugnot firing. 5. Fuelnot reac
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U.S.EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENTCANADA EMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTYSTATEMENT YOURWARRANTYRIGHTSANDOBLIGA- WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR RE- TIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection PLACEMENTOFPARTS.Repairorreplace- Agency,CaliforniaAirResourcesBoard,Envi- mentofanywarrantedpartwillbeperformedat ronment Canada and Poulan/WEED EATER nochargetotheowneratanapprovedPoulan/ are pleased to explain the emissions control WEED EATER servicing center. If you have system warranty on your year 2005 and later any quest
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The information onthe product labelindicates which standardyour engineis certified. Example:(Year) EPA Phase1 or Phase 2and/or CALIFORNIA. This engineis certifiedtobe emissions compliant for the following use: Moderate(50hours) Intermediate(125hours) Extended (300hours) 18
