Poulan Pro SM4218 AV, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...DVERTENCIA 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...

Page 2: ...ur 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 improp...

Page 3: ...ce sec tion of this manual For example if improp er tools are used to remove or hold the fly wheel when servicing the clutch structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released For correction refer to CARBURETOR AD JUSTMENT Never modify your saw in any way Keep the handles dry clean and free of oi...

Page 4: ...tributes to accidents Never let the moving chain contact any ob ject at the tip of the guide bar Keep the working area free from obstruc tions such as other trees branches rocks fences stumps etc Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit whiIe you are cutting When cutting a branch do not let the guide bar contact branch or other objects around it Keep your saw chain sharp an...

Page 5: ...in the danger zone with any hard object Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op erator Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious _njury or even death DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT iNTO YOUR SAW YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND...

Page 6: ...ine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arresting screen tf you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condipen of these parts Failure to do so is a violation of the law Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the s...

Page 7: ... to tension the chain when the bar nuts are tight can cause damage Checking the ten ion Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust ment tool bar tool to move chain around guide bar Ifthe chain does not rotate it is too tight lithe chain is too loose it will sag below the bar Guide Bar Chain Adjustment Tool Bar Nuts Bar Tool Adjusting the tension Chain tension is very important Chains stretch duri...

Page 8: ...Fill Cap Chain Primer Bulb Chain Throttle Direction Lockout Rear of Travel Handle _ Throttle Trigger CIutch Cover Bar Nuts ON STOP SWITCH The ON STOP SWITCH is used to step the engine THRO FrLE TRIGGER The THROlqLE TRIGGER controls engine speed THROTI LE LOCK OUT The THRO q LE LOCK OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger This feature prevents you from acci dentaIly squeezin...

Page 9: ...l or kerosene Bar and chain oil must be free flowing for the oil system to pump enough oiI for adequate lubrication Genuine PouIan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is recommended to protect your unit against excessive wear from heat and fdc tion Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high temperature thinning ff Pou_an or Poulan PRO bar and chain oilis not avaiIabie use a good grade SAE 30 oil Never use ...

Page 10: ...r starting a flooded engine Time engine may be flooded with too much fue_ if it has not started after 10 pulis Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fue by pushing the choke fast idle lever in completely to the OFF CHOKE position and then following the warm engine starting procedure listed above Ensure the ON STOP switch is in the ON position Starting could require pulling the starter rope hand...

Page 11: ...ine not be operated for lon ger than 30 seconds at full throttle To avoid Iosing control when cut is com plete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES _I_wARNING Check for broken or dead branches which can fall while cutting causing serious injury Do not cut near build ings or electrical wires if you do not know the...

Page 12: ... of plastic or wood intothe cut until the saw can be removed easily Re start the saw and carefully reenter the cut To avoid kickback and chain damage do not use a metalwedge Do not attempt to restart your saw when itis pinched or hung ina log Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Closing of notch NOTE Before felting cut is complete use wedges to open the cut if necessary to control the direction of fa...

Page 13: ...your baIance or control of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS Work slowly keeping both hands firmly gripped on the saw Maintain secure footing and baJanoe Watch out for springpoles Springpoles are small size limbs which can catch the saw chain and whip toward you or pull you off bal ance Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs or slender matar_al Be alert for spdngback Watch out for branches that ...

Page 14: ...s manual Various adjustments will need to be made periodicaI ly to properly maintain your unit Once a year replace the spark plug air filter and check guide bar and chain for wear A new spark ug and air filter assures proper air fuel mixture and betps your engine run better and last Ionger CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re placement of damaged or worn part...

Page 15: ...arresting screen and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks OCCUr See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OiL under the OPERATION section INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS After each use_ _nspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp ctoth with a mild deter gent Wipe off unit with a clea...

Page 16: ...uel filter drain your unit by run ning it dry of fuel Remove fuel cap and its connected retainer from tank Pul_ filter from tank and remove from line Replace and re assemble CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION inASSEMBLY section CHAIN SHARPENING _b WARNING Improper chain sharp en_ng technlques aed or depth gauge mainte nance will increase the chance of k_ckback which can result in serious injury A_...

Page 17: ...ed T Turn idle screw T c_ockwise to increase engine speed Turn idle screw T counterclockwise to decrease engine speed if you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure contact your authorized service dealer or call our customer assistance help line at t 800 554 8723 all WARNING Perform the following steps after each use Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit bef...

Page 18: ...ing in only a few Operation Section seconds after 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture starting 4 Spark plug not firing 4 install new spark plug 5 Fuei not reaching 5 Check for dirty fuel filter replace carburetor Check for kinked or spiit fuel line repair or replace Engine wil_ f Idle speed requires 1 See Carburetor Adjustment in the not idle adjustment Service and Adjustments ...

Page 19: ...EIN SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPUEDWAR RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LiMITATiONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE UMITATtQNS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously improve its products Therefore Poulan PRO re...

Page 20: ...The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is de fective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved Poulan PRO servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poutan PRO may be _iable for damages to other en gine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse n...