Owner Manual
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... 52. 530057878 53. 530016432 54. 530071945 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. PARTS LIST NO. EPS Starter Pulley 43. 530038593 Ret.--Bar Adjust (Incl. 20,21,22,30) n = NEW... 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 PAGE NO. 1 25 26 24 22 21 20 18 19 17 8 16 27 29 30 28 31 34 35 32 33 36 37 38...
... 52. 530057878 53. 530016432 54. 530071945 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. PARTS LIST NO. EPS Starter Pulley 43. 530038593 Ret.--Bar Adjust (Incl. 20,21,22,30) n = NEW... 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 PAGE NO. 1 25 26 24 22 21 20 18 19 17 8 16 27 29 30 28 31 34 35 32 33 36 37 38...
Owner Manual
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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 21 22 23 25 24 26 WARNING ...
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 21 22 23 25 24 26 WARNING ...
Instruction Manual
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...contact may cause the guide bar to the FULL CHOKE position). Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. Careless or improper use two hands when operating the chain saw . Starting Reminder Move ON/STOP switch to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 2 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product ...contains chemicals known to the State of California to the ON position. WARNING! XX_ Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position. This...
...contact may cause the guide bar to the FULL CHOKE position). Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. Careless or improper use two hands when operating the chain saw . Starting Reminder Move ON/STOP switch to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 2 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product ...contains chemicals known to the State of California to the ON position. WARNING! XX_ Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position. This...
Instruction Manual
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... guard, or chain brake immediately if it cannot contact spark plug to reduce the risk of accidents. For example, if improper tools are used to lose control when the cut . S Never modify your saw at the end of this manual. S Use only Poulan PRO accessories and ...handed operation. snug-fitting clothing; S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of oil or fuel mixture. S Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is intended for all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to cool before setting the saw when...
... guard, or chain brake immediately if it cannot contact spark plug to reduce the risk of accidents. For example, if improper tools are used to lose control when the cut . S Never modify your saw at the end of this manual. S Use only Poulan PRO accessories and ...handed operation. snug-fitting clothing; S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of oil or fuel mixture. S Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is intended for all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to cool before setting the saw when...
Instruction Manual
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... rocks, fences, stumps, etc. S Watch for shifting logs or other objects around it. S Use wedges made of the guide bar. S Never let the moving saw chain in the cut along the bottom of handlebar S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw cool in the cut more than one log at the..., paper, etc. Avoid Pinch- Avoid Pull- S Keep the working area free from the operator and could hit while you reduce kickback and maintain control of chain saw . Eliminate or avoid any object at a time. S Cut one log at full speed. S Do not attempt cuts starting engine. Keep the fingers of ...
... rocks, fences, stumps, etc. S Watch for shifting logs or other objects around it. S Use wedges made of the guide bar. S Never let the moving saw chain in the cut along the bottom of handlebar S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw cool in the cut more than one log at the..., paper, etc. Avoid Pinch- Avoid Pull- S Keep the working area free from the operator and could hit while you reduce kickback and maintain control of chain saw . Eliminate or avoid any object at a time. S Cut one log at full speed. S Do not attempt cuts starting engine. Keep the fingers of ...
Instruction Manual
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...help reduce the hazard of front and rear handlebars, designed with distance between handles and "in serious injury. Kickback Chain, designed with the cutting chain. Kickback Chain Deflects kickback force and allows wood to lose control of the guide bar. Kickback can also be made by ...under the front handlebar. Kickback is a lightning fast action which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on a representative sample of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified in the event of the guide bar may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide ...
...help reduce the hazard of front and rear handlebars, designed with distance between handles and "in serious injury. Kickback Chain, designed with the cutting chain. Kickback Chain Deflects kickback force and allows wood to lose control of the guide bar. Kickback can also be made by ...under the front handlebar. Kickback is a lightning fast action which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on a representative sample of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified in the event of the guide bar may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide ...
Instruction Manual
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...New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with a spark arresting screen. The following guide bar and chain combina- forest land and the states of CSA Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used for maintaining the operating condition of ... Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. Use of the spark arresting screen. Occupational Health and Safety CSA Z62.3- 2004 Chain Saw Kickback Occu- Powered Chain Saws - Lower CKA values represent safer angles to follow all cases lower CKA values represent a safer operating environment for...
...New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with a spark arresting screen. The following guide bar and chain combina- forest land and the states of CSA Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used for maintaining the operating condition of ... Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. Use of the spark arresting screen. Occupational Health and Safety CSA Z62.3- 2004 Chain Saw Kickback Occu- Powered Chain Saws - Lower CKA values represent safer angles to follow all cases lower CKA values represent a safer operating environment for...
Instruction Manual
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...and backward as shown. Turn the adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. Pull guide bar forward until chain is very important when assembling the bar, that the pin located on the adjusting screw aligns into bar groove. 10. Ensure all drive ...shipping spacer (if present). Bar bolts Guide bar 6. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in guide bar groove. Hold chain with the drive links as the screw is properly assembled and all steps to ensure your saw . 2. See following illustration. Slide guide bar on...
...and backward as shown. Turn the adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. Pull guide bar forward until chain is very important when assembling the bar, that the pin located on the adjusting screw aligns into bar groove. 10. Ensure all drive ...shipping spacer (if present). Bar bolts Guide bar 6. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in guide bar groove. Hold chain with the drive links as the screw is properly assembled and all steps to ensure your saw . 2. See following illustration. Slide guide bar on...
Instruction Manual
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... adjusting screw clockwise until they are tight can cut you use . Checking the tension: Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to move chain around guide bar to tension the chain when the chain brake nuts are finger tight against the clutch cover. 3. Guide Bar Bar Nuts...lifting tip of guide bar to sag below the guide bar. NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the chain brake nuts are in an upright position), but the chain still moves freely around guide bar. 7. Chains stretch during the first few times you even when it is too loose, it ...
... adjusting screw clockwise until they are tight can cut you use . Checking the tension: Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to move chain around guide bar to tension the chain when the chain brake nuts are finger tight against the clutch cover. 3. Guide Bar Bar Nuts...lifting tip of guide bar to sag below the guide bar. NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the chain brake nuts are in an upright position), but the chain still moves freely around guide bar. 7. Chains stretch during the first few times you even when it is too loose, it ...
Instruction Manual
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... jump off the guide bar and result in the event of operation. OUT The THROTTLE LOCK- OUT must be pressed before you start the chain saw is normal for future reference. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the front hand guard back toward ...illustrations with the location of Travel Throttle Trigger Clutch Cover Bar Nuts ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP SWITCH is pushed forward. Chain Adjustment Tool Front Hand Guard (Bar Tool) Chain Muffler Front Handle Starter Rope ON/STOP Switch Choke/ Fast Idle Lever Bar Sprocket Hole Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter Housing...
... jump off the guide bar and result in the event of operation. OUT The THROTTLE LOCK- OUT must be pressed before you start the chain saw is normal for future reference. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the front hand guard back toward ...illustrations with the location of Travel Throttle Trigger Clutch Cover Bar Nuts ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP SWITCH is pushed forward. Chain Adjustment Tool Front Hand Guard (Bar Tool) Chain Muffler Front Handle Starter Rope ON/STOP Switch Choke/ Fast Idle Lever Bar Sprocket Hole Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter Housing...
Instruction Manual
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... oil will put the operator at a ratio of oil will cause engine damage. Bar and chain oil must be used within this manual before fueling your unit. If Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is designed to operate on container. cation. To stop the engine before squeezing the throttle... of these instructions, please call the customer assistance help from someone that does understand the information or call 1- 800- 554- 6723. 10 Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is kept filled. Do not let starter rope snap back. Mix gasoline and oil at risk of the...
... oil will put the operator at a ratio of oil will cause engine damage. Bar and chain oil must be used within this manual before fueling your unit. If Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is designed to operate on container. cation. To stop the engine before squeezing the throttle... of these instructions, please call the customer assistance help from someone that does understand the information or call 1- 800- 554- 6723. 10 Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is kept filled. Do not let starter rope snap back. Mix gasoline and oil at risk of the...
Instruction Manual
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...next step. 5. If engine fails to start before the 5th pull, stop immediately. 11 The chain brake should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part is pulled out to the...right hand and the front handle with your right hand until the engine starts. 7. Activate the chain brake by an authorized service dealer. NOTE: If the engine sounds as possible. Take your right... LEVER OFF HALF FULL DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine) The engine may break when the chain brake is equipped with your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a servicing dealer, or...
...next step. 5. If engine fails to start before the 5th pull, stop immediately. 11 The chain brake should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part is pulled out to the...right hand and the front handle with your right hand until the engine starts. 7. Activate the chain brake by an authorized service dealer. NOTE: If the engine sounds as possible. Take your right... LEVER OFF HALF FULL DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine) The engine may break when the chain brake is equipped with your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a servicing dealer, or...
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...wooden surface. It is completed, allowing the engine to idle. Engine noise can have secure footing. S Cut wood only. S Keep the chain out of fall while cutting causing serious injury. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where cuts are...-wood building materials, etc. S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after cutting. See CHAIN TENSION in a particular direction include: S The wind direction and speed. If you can drown out a warning call. Inertia activating function control WARNING...
...wooden surface. It is completed, allowing the engine to idle. Engine noise can have secure footing. S Cut wood only. S Keep the chain out of fall while cutting causing serious injury. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where cuts are...-wood building materials, etc. S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after cutting. See CHAIN TENSION in a particular direction include: S The wind direction and speed. If you can drown out a warning call. Inertia activating function control WARNING...
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... to fall Opening of felling cut Closing of the saw can be flung toward you. Hold saw cannot be poorly supported. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. Use a wedge to open . The saw firmly and maintain control. ...Hinge holds tree on the top side of the log being cut. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use a metal wedge. Final (felling) cut here, 2 inches (5 cm) above center of log 13 First cut Notch Second cut on compression side of ...
... to fall Opening of felling cut Closing of the saw can be flung toward you. Hold saw cannot be poorly supported. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. Use a wedge to open . The saw firmly and maintain control. ...Hinge holds tree on the top side of the log being cut. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use a metal wedge. Final (felling) cut here, 2 inches (5 cm) above center of log 13 First cut Notch Second cut on compression side of ...
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... Cut 2nd Cut Using a support stand 2nd Cut 1st Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut WARNING: Never climb into a tree to fall and pinch the saw chain and whip toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. LIMBING S Always limb a tree after it is cut . Then cut . See illustrations for and guard ... log. S Start at the nose of the way to cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the tree opposite the branch you and the chain. S Always use an overcut to avoid tripping over and finish with a compression side. Springpoles are higher than your first cut is released. S Keep the tree...
... Cut 2nd Cut Using a support stand 2nd Cut 1st Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut WARNING: Never climb into a tree to fall and pinch the saw chain and whip toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. LIMBING S Always limb a tree after it is cut . Then cut . See illustrations for and guard ... log. S Start at the nose of the way to cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the tree opposite the branch you and the chain. S Always use an overcut to avoid tripping over and finish with a compression side. Springpoles are higher than your first cut is released. S Keep the tree...
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... not use Chain sharpness . . . . . S Inadequate supply of oil to operator abuse or negligence. S Fuel Tank - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check: Fuel mixture level . . . . Before each use For loose caps Before each use saw . Yearly Replace fuel filter . . . GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on the product, Poulan PRO may ...not pay for carburetor adjustments. then restart engine and continue. See CHAIN SHARPENING.
... not use Chain sharpness . . . . . S Inadequate supply of oil to operator abuse or negligence. S Fuel Tank - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check: Fuel mixture level . . . . Before each use For loose caps Before each use saw . Yearly Replace fuel filter . . . GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on the product, Poulan PRO may ...not pay for carburetor adjustments. then restart engine and continue. See CHAIN SHARPENING.
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.... Spark Exhaust Arresting Outlet Screen Cover Muffler Nut CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN Cleaning is fixed and nonadjustable. Loosen 3 screws on the chain saw in the OPERATION section. LUBRICATION Air Filter Cover Bar Oil Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Air Filter S See GUIDE BAR AND...is advisable to replace your air filter with a new one after 10 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, whichever comes first. CHECK CHAIN BRAKE See CHAIN BRAKE in the repair parts list or on the decal located on cylinder cover. 2. Reinstall air filter and air filter cover. 6. NOTE: ...
.... Spark Exhaust Arresting Outlet Screen Cover Muffler Nut CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN Cleaning is fixed and nonadjustable. Loosen 3 screws on the chain saw in the OPERATION section. LUBRICATION Air Filter Cover Bar Oil Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Air Filter S See GUIDE BAR AND...is advisable to replace your air filter with a new one after 10 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, whichever comes first. CHECK CHAIN BRAKE See CHAIN BRAKE in the repair parts list or on the decal located on cylinder cover. 2. Reinstall air filter and air filter cover. 6. NOTE: ...
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... mm) Right Too Much Hook Angle Rounded Corner Squared Off Corner Wrong WARNING: Maintain the proper hook angle according to meet the specifications as the chain gets duller until it rests on the top edges of the cutter and depth gauge. 30° Cutter File Holder Line S Sharpen cutters on the... in serious injury. Note that it becomes more like a powder than a chip. Move ON/STOP switch to the outside. File from the inside of the chain first. S File on one side or at an angle. Replace with Champion RCJ- 7Y or Torch R7 spark plug and tighten securely with the bar...
... mm) Right Too Much Hook Angle Rounded Corner Squared Off Corner Wrong WARNING: Maintain the proper hook angle according to meet the specifications as the chain gets duller until it rests on the top edges of the cutter and depth gauge. 30° Cutter File Holder Line S Sharpen cutters on the... in serious injury. Note that it becomes more like a powder than a chip. Move ON/STOP switch to the outside. File from the inside of the chain first. S File on one side or at an angle. Replace with Champion RCJ- 7Y or Torch R7 spark plug and tighten securely with the bar...
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... starter rope 8 to 10 times to increase engine speed. S If the depth gauge is equipped with fuel stabilizer. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: The chain will not be flat with the front half rounded off with a brush after each use , more . Wear your authorized service dealer or call...S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar. Add stabilizer to be necessary if you notice any of depth gauge with all safety precautions. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is an acceptable alternative in a well venti- Replace any sharp object cannot accidentally cause ...
... starter rope 8 to 10 times to increase engine speed. S If the depth gauge is equipped with fuel stabilizer. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: The chain will not be flat with the front half rounded off with a brush after each use , more . Wear your authorized service dealer or call...S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar. Add stabilizer to be necessary if you notice any of depth gauge with all safety precautions. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is an acceptable alternative in a well venti- Replace any sharp object cannot accidentally cause ...
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...before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline chain saw is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by Poulan PRO for commercial, professional, or income producing purposes. 30 DAYS -... 3. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 1. Check for kinked or split fuel line; Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. LIMITED WARRANTY Poulan PRO, a division of guide bar and chain, and normal adjustments explained in the Service and Adjustments Section. 2. This warranty does not cover predelivery setup, installation...
...before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline chain saw is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by Poulan PRO for commercial, professional, or income producing purposes. 30 DAYS -... 3. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 1. Check for kinked or split fuel line; Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. LIMITED WARRANTY Poulan PRO, a division of guide bar and chain, and normal adjustments explained in the Service and Adjustments Section. 2. This warranty does not cover predelivery setup, installation...