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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
SM4218AV
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSYMBOLS Read andunderstand the WARNING! This chain saw instruction manual before can be dangerous! Careless or using the chainsaw. improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Measured maximumkick- XX_ Always wear appropriate back valuewithout chain ear protection, eyeprotec- brakefor the bar and chain tionandhead protection. combinationon thelabel. Always usetwohands when operatingthechain saw. WARNING! Contactingtheguide bar tip withany ob- ject shouldbe avoided; tip co
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MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD Hearing Safety Hat WORKINGORDER Protection S Haveallchainsawserviceperformedbya Eye Protection qualifiedservicedealerwiththeexception Snug oftheitemslistedinthemaintenancesec- Fitting Heavy Duty tionofthismanual. Forexample,ifimprop- Clothing Gloves ertoolsareusedtoremoveorholdthefly- wheelwhenservicingtheclutch,structural damage to the flywheel can occur and causetheflywheel to burst. S Make certainthe sawchain stopsmoving Safety Safety Chaps when the throttle trigger
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chain results in a reversal of the chain thereisgreaterchanceofkickbackoccur- force used to cut wood and causes the ring. sawtomoveintheoppositedirectionofthe S Cut onelog at atime. chain rotation. The saw is driven straight S Use extreme caution when re-entering a back toward theoperator. previous cut. S Pull-In can occur when the moving chain S Donotattempt cutsstartingwiththetipof the bar (plungecuts). contacts a foreign object in the wood in the S Watchforshiftinglogsorotherforcesthat cutalo
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KICKBACKSAFETYFEATURES CHAINBRAKEANDCKAANGLE S ChainBrake,designedtostopthechainin WARNING: The followingfeatures the event of kickback. areincludedonyoursawtohelp reducethe hazardof kickback;however, suchfeatures WARNING: WE DO NOT REP- will not totally eliminate this danger. As a RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS- chainsawuser,donotrelyonlyonsafetyde- SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL vices. You must follow all safety precau- PROTECTYOUINTHEEVENTOFAKICK- tions, instructions, and maintenance in this BA
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Computedkickbackangle(CKA) Table BAR MODEL P/N Length CHAIN P/N CKA withoutchain brake 952044926 18 ″ SM4218 AV 952051338 33_ 4443. All U.S. forest land andthe states of NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom- California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New mercial logging, a chain brake is required Jersey,Oregon,andWashingtonrequireby and shall not be removed or otherwise dis- abledtocomplywithFederalOSHARegula- law that many internal combustion engines tobeequippedwithasparkarrestingscreen. tions for Commer
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Adjusting the tension: Chain tension is very important. Chains Tip of stretch during use. This is especially true Bar duringthefirst few times youuseyour saw. Always check chain tension each time you use andrefuel your saw. An adjusting screw (located on the guide bar)isusedtoadjustthetensionofthechain (see illustration). CUTTERS MUST FACE IN 1. Turnadjustingscrewclockwiseuntilchain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail. DIIRECTION OF ROTATION Depth Gauge Cutters Guidebar DriveLinks 6. Place
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OPERATION KNOWYOURCHAINSAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAINSAW. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationof the various controls andadjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Front Handle Chain Front HandGuard Adjustment Tool Starter Rope (Bar Tool) ON/STOP Switch Choke/ Fast Idle Chain Muffler Lever Bar Oil Fill Cap Bar Sprocket Hole Primer Bulb Starter Housing FuelMix FillCap Cylinder Cover Chain Brake Throttle Cha
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BEFORESTARTINGENGINE ration and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an enginewhileinstorage. Toavoidengineprob- WARNING: Besuretoreadthefuel lems,thefuelsystemshouldbeemptiedbefore handlinginformationin thesafety rulessec- storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tionofthismanualbeforeyoubegin.Ifyoudo tank,starttheengineandletitrununtilthefuel notunderstandthefuelhandlinginformation linesandcarburetorareempty. Usefreshfuel do not attempt to fuel your u
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Startingcouldrequirepullingthestarterrope handlemanytimesdependingonhowbadly IGNITION theunitisflooded.Ifenginefailstostart,refer SWITCH totheTROUBLESHOOTINGTABLEorcall 1-800-554-6723. ON CHAINBRAKE STOP WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brakeistriggered.Withabrokenbrakeband, Choke the chain brake will not stop the chain. The Lever chainbrakeshouldbereplacedbyanautho- rizedservicedealerifanypartisworntoless than 0.020 ″ (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain bra
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OPERATINGTIPS Look for decay and rot. Ifthetrunkisrotted, it can snap and fall toward the operator. S Check chain tension before first use and Check for broken or dead branches which after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN can fall onyou whilecutting. TENSION intheASSEMBLY section. S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, Makesurethereisenoughroomforthetreeto masonry, non-wood building materials, etc. fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths S Stopthesaw if thechain strikes a foreign f
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Hingeholdstreeonstumpandhelps Useawedgetoremovepinchedsaw controlfall Opening of felling cut Turnsaw OFF andusea plastic or wooden wedgetoforcecut open. Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log. When overcutting use light downward pres- Closing of sure. notch Overcutting NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut if necessary to controlthedirectionoffall. Toavoidkickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic Undercutting wedge
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Usingalogforsupport S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are nd small size limbs which can catch the saw 2 Cut chainandwhiptowardyouorpullyouoffbal- ance. Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs or slender material. S Be alert for springback. Watch out for branchesthatarebentorunderpressure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the sawwhenthetensioninthewoodfibersis released. st 1 Cut S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping st 1 Cut over
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SERVICE NOTE: Itisnormalforasmallamountofoil WARNING: Disconnect the spark toappear underthe sawafter enginestops. plugbeforeperforming maintenanceexcept Do not confuse this witha leakingoil tank. for carburetor adjustments. S ON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly by moving the Werecommendallserviceandadjustments switchtotheSTOPposition.Makesureen- notlistedinthismanualbeperformedbyan ginestops;thenrestartengineandcontinue. authorizedor Master ServiceDealer. S Fuel Tank -- D
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Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, Cylinder the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when ex- Air Filter Cover cessheatingorburringoftherailsoccurs.Ifre- Cover placementisnecessary,useonlytheguidebar specifiedforyoursaw intherepairparts listor on the decal located on the chain saw. Air Filter CHECKFUELMIXTURELEVEL S See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- ERATION section. LUBRICATION Bar Oil FillCap INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTINGSCREEN S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OILunder the OPERATION section.
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REPLACESPARKPLUG CHAINADJUSTMENT The spark plug should be replaced each SeeCHAINTENSIONinASSEMBLYsection. year to ensure the enginestarts easier and CHAINSHARPENING runs better. Ignition timing is fixed andnon- Chainsharpeningisacomplicatedtaskand adjustable. requires special tools. We recommend that 1. Loosen 3screws oncylinder cover. youreferchainsharpeningtoaprofessional 2. Remove thecylinder cover. chain sharpener. 3. Pull off thespark plugboot. CARBURETORADJUSTMENT 4. Remove spark plug from
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S Replace spark plug with new one of rec- HELPFULTIP ommended type andheat range. Duringstorageofyourgas/ S Cleanair filter. oilmixture,theoilwillsepa- S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, rate from the gas. andbolts.Replaceanydamaged,broken, We recommend that you or worn parts. shake the gas can weekly S At the beginning of the next season, use toinsureproperblendingof only freshfuelhaving the proper gasoline the gas and oil. to oilratio. OTHER ENGINE S Donot storegasoline fromone season
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LIMITEDWARRANTY Poulan PRO warrants to the original pur- riod. This warranty doesnot coverpredeliv- chaser that each new Poulan PRO brand ery set--up, installation of guide bar and gasoline chain saw is free from defects in chain, and normaladjustments explainedin materialandworkmanshipandagreestore- the instruction manual such as carburetor pair or replace under this warranty any de- adjustmentsandchaintensionadjustments. fective gasoline chain saw as follows from Thiswarrantydoesnot covertrans
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approved Poulan PRO servicing center. If can be grounds for disallowing a warranty youhaveanyquestionsregardingyourwar- claim.PoulanPROisnotliabletocoverfail- ranty rights and responsibilities, you should uresofwarrantedpartscausedbytheuseof contact your nearest authorized service add--onor modifiedparts.HOWTOFILEA center or call Poulan PRO at CLAIM:Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregarding 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY PERIOD: your warranty rights and responsibilities, Any warranted part which is not schedu
