Owner Manual
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...55. 530057924 56. 530071891 57. 545227101 58. 530057931 59. 530037820 Kit--Bar Adjust (Incl.42,43) Accy--18" Chain Accy--18" Bar Screw Screw Assy--Rear Iso. Spring Handle--Front Screw Kit--Clutch Washer ...Bar Adjust 23. 530071966 Kit-- DATE 8/08/12 581054301 NEW 1 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 WPAEREPDAOMUEOLAATUNENRRTRRRPAPPRAATRRSTTSLSILSLITSISTT Note: Illustration may differ from actual model due to design changes 5 4 3 2 6 15 WARNING All repairs, adjustments and maintenance not described in the Operator's Manual must be performed by qualified service personnel. 23 CHAIN SAW MODEL(s) PP4218A...
...55. 530057924 56. 530071891 57. 545227101 58. 530057931 59. 530037820 Kit--Bar Adjust (Incl.42,43) Accy--18" Chain Accy--18" Bar Screw Screw Assy--Rear Iso. Spring Handle--Front Screw Kit--Clutch Washer ...Bar Adjust 23. 530071966 Kit-- DATE 8/08/12 581054301 NEW 1 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 WPAEREPDAOMUEOLAATUNENRRTRRRPAPPRAATRRSTTSLSILSLITSISTT Note: Illustration may differ from actual model due to design changes 5 4 3 2 6 15 WARNING All repairs, adjustments and maintenance not described in the Operator's Manual must be performed by qualified service personnel. 23 CHAIN SAW MODEL(s) PP4218A...
Owner Manual
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...Spark Arrestor 44. 530031163 28. 530016338 Bolt--Muffler Ring--Piston Insert--Right (gray)Cyl. Kit--Gasket (Incl . 20,26,38,40) Bar--Wrench 29. 545015301 Insert--Left (black) Cyl. 30. 545112901 Assy--Crankshaft/Rod Not Shown 31. 530016417 Bolt 32. 530057941 Cap--Crankcase...26. -- -- -- -- PARTS LIST NO. DATE 8/08/12 581054301 NEW WPAEREPDAOMUEOLAATUNENRRTRRRPAPPRAATRRSTTSLSILSLITSISTT Note: Illustration may differ from actual model due to design changes 1 CHAIN SAW MODEL(s) PP4218A PAGE NO. 2 12 13 14 11 15 10 16 9 8 17 2 3 4 18 19 7 20 42 6 5 41 40 39 38...
...Spark Arrestor 44. 530031163 28. 530016338 Bolt--Muffler Ring--Piston Insert--Right (gray)Cyl. Kit--Gasket (Incl . 20,26,38,40) Bar--Wrench 29. 545015301 Insert--Left (black) Cyl. 30. 545112901 Assy--Crankshaft/Rod Not Shown 31. 530016417 Bolt 32. 530057941 Cap--Crankcase...26. -- -- -- -- PARTS LIST NO. DATE 8/08/12 581054301 NEW WPAEREPDAOMUEOLAATUNENRRTRRRPAPPRAATRRSTTSLSILSLITSISTT Note: Illustration may differ from actual model due to design changes 1 CHAIN SAW MODEL(s) PP4218A PAGE NO. 2 12 13 14 11 15 10 16 9 8 17 2 3 4 18 19 7 20 42 6 5 41 40 39 38...
Instruction Manual
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...- Careless or improper use two hands when operating the chain saw . WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with your right hand. tip contact may cause serious injury. XX_ Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label. Pull choke/fast idle lever ...out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position). tion and head protection. This chain saw can cause serious or even fatal injury....
...- Careless or improper use two hands when operating the chain saw . WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with your right hand. tip contact may cause serious injury. XX_ Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label. Pull choke/fast idle lever ...out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position). tion and head protection. This chain saw can cause serious or even fatal injury....
Instruction Manual
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...advance. S Wear protective gear. safety chaps; duty, non-slip gloves; Chain saw . S Stop the engine before starting or operating the chain saw that could cause sparks. Always replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain brake immediately if it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting the... open flames, or work area. S Use only Poulan PRO accessories and replacement parts as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; S Always have fire extinguishing tools available if you have hearing checked regularly as chain saw with any way. and sound barriers (ear ...
...advance. S Wear protective gear. safety chaps; duty, non-slip gloves; Chain saw . S Stop the engine before starting or operating the chain saw that could cause sparks. Always replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain brake immediately if it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting the... open flames, or work area. S Use only Poulan PRO accessories and replacement parts as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; S Always have fire extinguishing tools available if you have hearing checked regularly as chain saw with any way. and sound barriers (ear ...
Instruction Manual
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...serious injury. Avoid Pull- In: S Always begin cutting with the engine at the tip of the guide bar. S Never let the moving saw chain in loss of chain saw . S Keep your saw control. Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. Check tension at a time. S Cut one log at full speed. Slowly ...never with both hands when the engine is the backward, upward or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object at full speed and the saw forward and away from the operator and could hit ...
...serious injury. Avoid Pull- In: S Always begin cutting with the engine at the tip of the guide bar. S Never let the moving saw chain in loss of chain saw . S Keep your saw control. Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. Check tension at a time. S Cut one log at full speed. Slowly ...never with both hands when the engine is the backward, upward or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object at full speed and the saw forward and away from the operator and could hit ...
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... Keep your right hand completely around the rear handle whether your hand slips off balance and lose control of the saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of the guide bar. S Do not overreach. S Do not cut above shoulder height. A Reduced- The spread and "in-line" ...of the saw above shoulder height. Either of these reactions may cause you to gradually ride into the cutter. As a chain saw . 5 Your saw which throws the bar and rotating chain back and up and back toward the operator. Repairs on your left handed. S Tip contact in -line" with distance...
... Keep your right hand completely around the rear handle whether your hand slips off balance and lose control of the saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of the guide bar. S Do not overreach. S Do not cut above shoulder height. A Reduced- The spread and "in-line" ...of the saw above shoulder height. Either of these reactions may cause you to gradually ride into the cutter. As a chain saw . 5 Your saw which throws the bar and rotating chain back and up and back toward the operator. Repairs on your left handed. S Tip contact in -line" with distance...
Instruction Manual
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...weather has been linked to be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate a chain saw and listed in the CKA table below represents angle of kickback your bar and chain combinations will have when tested in accordance with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen ... higher values indicate more angle and higher kick energies. If situations occur which meets the requirements of the law. The following guide bar and chain combina- If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call 1-800- 554- 6723. In all Safety Rules and Precautions...
...weather has been linked to be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate a chain saw and listed in the CKA table below represents angle of kickback your bar and chain combinations will have when tested in accordance with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen ... higher values indicate more angle and higher kick energies. If situations occur which meets the requirements of the law. The following guide bar and chain combina- If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call 1-800- 554- 6723. In all Safety Rules and Precautions...
Instruction Manual
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... Tip of Bar Bar nuts Location of the guide bar. 9. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until the adjusting pin just touches the stop. Pull guide bar forward until chain is properly assembled and all fasteners are in the guide bar. Turn the adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If...
... Tip of Bar Bar nuts Location of the guide bar. 9. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until the adjusting pin just touches the stop. Pull guide bar forward until chain is properly assembled and all fasteners are in the guide bar. Turn the adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If...
Instruction Manual
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... are finger tight only. Use the screwdriver end of guide bar, tighten bar nuts securely with chain already installed) WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. While lifting tip of the bar tool to move chain around the guide bar. If chain is loose. Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar. 7. Chains stretch during the first few times you use . Loosen...
... are finger tight only. Use the screwdriver end of guide bar, tighten bar nuts securely with chain already installed) WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. While lifting tip of the bar tool to move chain around the guide bar. If chain is loose. Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar. 7. Chains stretch during the first few times you use . Loosen...
Instruction Manual
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...during cold starting. PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor to the full extent for future reference. Chain Catcher Guide Bar CHAIN BRAKE The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to provide quicker starting or after refueling. THROTTLE LOCK-...15 minutes of Travel Throttle Trigger Clutch Cover Bar Nuts ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP SWITCH is pushed forward. See CHAIN TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section. Compare the illustrations with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in the event of the ...
...during cold starting. PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor to the full extent for future reference. Chain Catcher Guide Bar CHAIN BRAKE The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to provide quicker starting or after refueling. THROTTLE LOCK-...15 minutes of Travel Throttle Trigger Clutch Cover Bar Nuts ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP SWITCH is pushed forward. See CHAIN TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section. Compare the illustrations with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in the event of the ...
Instruction Manual
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...fuel handling information in the FULL CHOKE position. Lack of rope per pull. Bar and chain oil must not move the ON/STOP switch to do so. If Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is very hot dur- The chain brake must be mixed with 1 gallon of #1 Diesel Fuel or kerosene.... of this manual before removing the oil cap. This will cause engine damage. In freezing weather oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain. Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that can cause the rope to 10%) of unleaded gasoline. cation...
...fuel handling information in the FULL CHOKE position. Lack of rope per pull. Bar and chain oil must not move the ON/STOP switch to do so. If Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is very hot dur- The chain brake must be mixed with 1 gallon of #1 Diesel Fuel or kerosene.... of this manual before removing the oil cap. This will cause engine damage. In freezing weather oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain. Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that can cause the rope to 10%) of unleaded gasoline. cation...
Instruction Manual
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...keep on the side of the tree in a particular direction include: S The wind direction and speed. S Allow the chain to cut for broken or dead branches which can occur to the chain, bar, and engine. S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the tree is felled. S Stop the engine before you ...activate. Natural conditions that can snap and fall toward the operator. Make sure there is cut , damage to the bar, chain, or engine can be turned off the guide bar, inspect the chain for the tree to fall. A notch is enough room for damaged drive links before you will tend to fall ...
...keep on the side of the tree in a particular direction include: S The wind direction and speed. S Allow the chain to cut for broken or dead branches which can occur to the chain, bar, and engine. S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the tree is felled. S Stop the engine before you ...activate. Natural conditions that can snap and fall toward the operator. Make sure there is cut , damage to the bar, chain, or engine can be turned off the guide bar, inspect the chain for the tree to fall. A notch is enough room for damaged drive links before you will tend to fall ...
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... logs with your shoulder. Get a professional to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not stand on the saw . Only then can cause you and the chain. S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to 5 cm) collar from the side of the tree. S Always use an overcut to cut a third ... AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for logs with the cutting techniques described in the wood fibers is always on the compression side of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. S Next make a 2nd cut . LIMBING S Always limb a tree after it is cut if branches are higher than your second cut...
... logs with your shoulder. Get a professional to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not stand on the saw . Only then can cause you and the chain. S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to 5 cm) collar from the side of the tree. S Always use an overcut to cut a third ... AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for logs with the cutting techniques described in the wood fibers is always on the compression side of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. S Next make a 2nd cut . LIMBING S Always limb a tree after it is cut if branches are higher than your second cut...
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... not use For loose fasteners . . . CHECK GUIDE BAR Conditions which require guide bar maintenance: S Saw cuts to STOP. S Loosen and remove bar nuts and clutch cover. Before each use Bar lubrication Before each use Chain tension Before each use saw . GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on the product, Poulan PRO may not pay for repairs under the...
... not use For loose fasteners . . . CHECK GUIDE BAR Conditions which require guide bar maintenance: S Saw cuts to STOP. S Loosen and remove bar nuts and clutch cover. Before each use Bar lubrication Before each use Chain tension Before each use saw . GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on the product, Poulan PRO may not pay for repairs under the...
Instruction Manual
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.... 5. Ignition timing is necessary, use , inspect complete unit for your saw . LUBRICATION Air Filter Cover Bar Oil Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Air Filter S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under the OP- INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS S After each year to ensure the engine starts...CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL S See FUELING ENGINE under the OPERATION section. Rinse with a mild detergent. Remove cylinder cover. 3. CHECK CHAIN BRAKE See CHAIN BRAKE in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the muffler and spark arresting screen, and must be completely cleaned...
.... 5. Ignition timing is necessary, use , inspect complete unit for your saw . LUBRICATION Air Filter Cover Bar Oil Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Air Filter S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under the OP- INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS S After each year to ensure the engine starts...CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL S See FUELING ENGINE under the OPERATION section. Rinse with a mild detergent. Remove cylinder cover. 3. CHECK CHAIN BRAKE See CHAIN BRAKE in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the muffler and spark arresting screen, and must be completely cleaned...
Instruction Manual
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... bar and to be 0.025 inch (0,6 mm). 6. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws. Cutter Spark Plug REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by running it is not moving. Replace and reassemble. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in serious injury. 17 CHAIN SHARPENING WARNING: Improper chain ...the chance of kickback which can result in size of fuel. Reinstall the spark plug boot. 7. Conditions which can cut . Check chain for the chain you even when it dry of wood chips. Sharpen cutters. Use 2 or 3 strokes per cutting edge. Move ON/STOP switch to...
... bar and to be 0.025 inch (0,6 mm). 6. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws. Cutter Spark Plug REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by running it is not moving. Replace and reassemble. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in serious injury. 17 CHAIN SHARPENING WARNING: Improper chain ...the chance of kickback which can result in size of fuel. Reinstall the spark plug boot. 7. Conditions which can cut . Check chain for the chain you even when it dry of wood chips. Sharpen cutters. Use 2 or 3 strokes per cutting edge. Move ON/STOP switch to...
Instruction Manual
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...temperature as low as possible the machine is too slow. STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following conditions: S Chain moves at 1- 800- 554- 6723. S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is too fast. If you notice any ... S Saw will be necessary if you do not use , more . T adjusting procedure. S Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to distribute oil. S Store chain saw . Follow the mix instructions found on cutter. S Check entire unit for a period of time: S Clean saw well out of the reach of...
...temperature as low as possible the machine is too slow. STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following conditions: S Chain moves at 1- 800- 554- 6723. S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is too fast. If you notice any ... S Saw will be necessary if you do not use , more . T adjusting procedure. S Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to distribute oil. S Store chain saw . Follow the mix instructions found on cutter. S Check entire unit for a period of time: S Clean saw well out of the reach of...
Instruction Manual
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...Poulan PRO, a division of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by im- Idle speed requires adjustment. 2. Clutch requires repair. 1. rants to the original consumer purchaser that require operation of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., war- up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, chain sharpening, bars, chains... season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio. S At the beginning of guide bar and chain, and normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual such as follows from whom it starts to rust. TROUBLESHOOTING ...
...Poulan PRO, a division of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by im- Idle speed requires adjustment. 2. Clutch requires repair. 1. rants to the original consumer purchaser that require operation of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., war- up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, chain sharpening, bars, chains... season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio. S At the beginning of guide bar and chain, and normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual such as follows from whom it starts to rust. TROUBLESHOOTING ...