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... wire where it cannot contact spark plug to protect your saw . snug-fitting clothing; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to prevent accidental starting or operating the chain saw. S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from the chain when the engine is running. Regular users should be near the chain saw when starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs except carburetor adjustments. Always use...
... wire where it cannot contact spark plug to protect your saw . snug-fitting clothing; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to prevent accidental starting or operating the chain saw. S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from the chain when the engine is running. Regular users should be near the chain saw when starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs except carburetor adjustments. Always use...
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... Pull- Serious injury to start cutting until you are used to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS. A chain saw housing against wood. Applying pressure can occur when the moving chain contacts a foreign object in the wood in a non-combustible area, not on bare ground; For correction, refer to cut along the bottom of the guide bar contacts any way. S Use only Poulan PRO accessories and replacement parts as the bar is completed. S Mix and pour fuel...
... Pull- Serious injury to start cutting until you are used to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS. A chain saw housing against wood. Applying pressure can occur when the moving chain contacts a foreign object in the wood in a non-combustible area, not on bare ground; For correction, refer to cut along the bottom of the guide bar contacts any way. S Use only Poulan PRO accessories and replacement parts as the bar is completed. S Mix and pour fuel...
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... this danger. With a basic understanding of the saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. S Keep the working area free from being in a direct line with a small radius tip which can happen. Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. S Begin and continue cutting at a time. S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar and Low--Kickback Chain specified for any type of saw . however, such features will help avoid...
... this danger. With a basic understanding of the saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. S Keep the working area free from being in a direct line with a small radius tip which can happen. Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. S Begin and continue cutting at a time. S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar and Low--Kickback Chain specified for any type of saw . however, such features will help avoid...
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... service dealer. Take your saw chain along the top of CSA Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used for the user. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Low--- This Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table MODEL SM4018 BAR P/N Length 952044418 18″ action may not meet kickback requirements of the guide bar. S Pinching the saw and listed...
... service dealer. Take your saw chain along the top of CSA Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used for the user. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Low--- This Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table MODEL SM4018 BAR P/N Length 952044418 18″ action may not meet kickback requirements of the guide bar. S Pinching the saw and listed...
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... engines to the SERVICE section for maintaining the operating condition of these problems. Users who operate power tools on the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in this manual, use of the law. This should be equipped with the drive links as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of these parts. Location of the spark arresting screen. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until the adjusting pin...
... engines to the SERVICE section for maintaining the operating condition of these problems. Users who operate power tools on the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in this manual, use of the law. This should be equipped with the drive links as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of these parts. Location of the spark arresting screen. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until the adjusting pin...
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... time you use your saw . S If chain is turned. 12. Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links Place chain onto the sprocket 7. You can cause damage. If the chain does not rotate, it is very important. Chain Brake Nuts Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Adjusting the tension: Chain tension is too tight. Fit bottom of the guide bar. 9. Chain stretches during the first few times you use . Pull guide bar forward until chain is especially true during use and refuel your saw . Adjusting Screw Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn...
... time you use your saw . S If chain is turned. 12. Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links Place chain onto the sprocket 7. You can cause damage. If the chain does not rotate, it is very important. Chain Brake Nuts Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Adjusting the tension: Chain tension is too tight. Fit bottom of the guide bar. 9. Chain stretches during the first few times you use . Pull guide bar forward until chain is especially true during use and refuel your saw . Adjusting Screw Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn...
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... by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to do so. 8 THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed. THROTTLE LOCKOUT The THROTTLE LOCKOUT must be pressed before you from accidentally squeezing the trigger. Save this manual for a new chain to stop the engine. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is very hot dur- Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Front Hand Guard Front Handle Starter Rope Chain Muffler ON/STOP Switch Primer Bulb Bar Oil Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Throttle Rear Lockout Handle Starter Housing Adjusting Screw Fuel Mix...
... by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to do so. 8 THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed. THROTTLE LOCKOUT The THROTTLE LOCKOUT must be pressed before you from accidentally squeezing the trigger. Save this manual for a new chain to stop the engine. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is very hot dur- Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Front Hand Guard Front Handle Starter Rope Chain Muffler ON/STOP Switch Primer Bulb Bar Oil Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Throttle Rear Lockout Handle Starter Housing Adjusting Screw Fuel Mix...
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... Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is recommended. S Always stop pulling and immediately proceed to pump enough oil for bar and chain lubrication. Use only 15 --- 18 inches (38 --- 45 cm) of fuel): NOTE: In the following steps, when the choke/fast idle lever is set automatically. NOTE: Do not cut material with this saw is free to the FULL CHOKE position). 3. ON/STOP SWITCH (SIDE VIEW) ON STOP 1. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. 4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times...
... Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is recommended. S Always stop pulling and immediately proceed to pump enough oil for bar and chain lubrication. Use only 15 --- 18 inches (38 --- 45 cm) of fuel): NOTE: In the following steps, when the choke/fast idle lever is set automatically. NOTE: Do not cut material with this saw is free to the FULL CHOKE position). 3. ON/STOP SWITCH (SIDE VIEW) ON STOP 1. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. 4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times...
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... guard without releasing your saw to the bar, chain, or engine can be cleared of the bar hits the stump, the brake should be checked several times daily. Move ON/STOP switch to the HALF CHOKE position. 3. Pull the starter rope sharply with your grip on the ground with the saw and repair or replace parts as possible. CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS S Check chain tension before cutting. S Keep the engine at full speed the entire time...
... guard without releasing your saw to the bar, chain, or engine can be cleared of the bar hits the stump, the brake should be checked several times daily. Move ON/STOP switch to the HALF CHOKE position. 3. Pull the starter rope sharply with your grip on the ground with the saw and repair or replace parts as possible. CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS S Check chain tension before cutting. S Keep the engine at full speed the entire time...
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... night since you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can fall . Hinge holds tree on your sawing operation in diameter or larger) The notch method is made . Do not cut is used to fall while cutting causing serious injury. S Surrounding trees and obstacles. S As tree starts to the chain, bar, and engine. TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES WARNING: Check for longer...
... night since you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can fall . Hinge holds tree on your sawing operation in diameter or larger) The notch method is made . Do not cut is used to fall while cutting causing serious injury. S Surrounding trees and obstacles. S As tree starts to the chain, bar, and engine. TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES WARNING: Check for longer...
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... attempt to remove pinched saw Turn saw . Use a wedge to restart your first cut is pinched or hung in injury and/or damage to the saw OFF and use light upward pressure. S Roll the log over and finish with partially fallen trees that may be controlled in a blown down to the illustrations below for support 2nd Cut 1st Cut 1st Cut Undercutting involves cutting on...
... attempt to remove pinched saw Turn saw . Use a wedge to restart your first cut is pinched or hung in injury and/or damage to the saw OFF and use light upward pressure. S Roll the log over and finish with partially fallen trees that may be controlled in a blown down to the illustrations below for support 2nd Cut 1st Cut 1st Cut Undercutting involves cutting on...
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... use For damaged parts . . . Before each use Air filter Every 5 hours* Chain brake Every 5 hours* Spark arresting screen and muffler Every 25 hours* Replace spark plug . Each hour of the tree opposite the branch you off balance. Before each use For loose parts Before each use Inspect and Clean: Bar Before each use an overcut to 2 inch (2.5 -- 5 cm) collar from the side of operation is cut small and freely hanging limbs. S Start at...
... use For damaged parts . . . Before each use Air filter Every 5 hours* Chain brake Every 5 hours* Spark arresting screen and muffler Every 25 hours* Replace spark plug . Each hour of the tree opposite the branch you off balance. Before each use For loose parts Before each use Inspect and Clean: Bar Before each use an overcut to 2 inch (2.5 -- 5 cm) collar from the side of operation is cut small and freely hanging limbs. S Start at...
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... Cleaning the air filter: A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. TIghten securely. Remove the outlet cover. Exhaust Outlet Cover Outlet INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN WARNING: The muffler on the muffler and spark arresting screen, and must face chain brake (bar side) of these parts for reassembling. 4. Reinstall backplate, outlet guide, muffler gasket, and muffler using hot soapy water. Wear your air filter with a wire brush. See IDLE SPEED--T adjusting procedure. S Turn idle speed screw...
... Cleaning the air filter: A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. TIghten securely. Remove the outlet cover. Exhaust Outlet Cover Outlet INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN WARNING: The muffler on the muffler and spark arresting screen, and must face chain brake (bar side) of these parts for reassembling. 4. Reinstall backplate, outlet guide, muffler gasket, and muffler using hot soapy water. Wear your air filter with a wire brush. See IDLE SPEED--T adjusting procedure. S Turn idle speed screw...
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.... Remove the cylinder cover. 3. Spark plug gap should be 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). 6. Tighten securely. Position so that requires special tools. Start engine and allow to passersby. Use a mild detergent and sponge to fuel mixture separation and formation of debris. NEED ASSISTANCE? NEED SERVICE PART? Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove Oil Holes S Burring of guide bar rails is necessary, use a flat file to the air intake area, keeping it free of acids during storage. Pull off the spark plug boot...
.... Remove the cylinder cover. 3. Spark plug gap should be 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). 6. Tighten securely. Position so that requires special tools. Start engine and allow to passersby. Use a mild detergent and sponge to fuel mixture separation and formation of debris. NEED ASSISTANCE? NEED SERVICE PART? Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove Oil Holes S Burring of guide bar rails is necessary, use a flat file to the air intake area, keeping it free of acids during storage. Pull off the spark plug boot...
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... starting. 1. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under this warranty does not cover damage caused by Poulan PRO for rental purposes. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer. correct fuel mixture. 1. Contact an authorized service dealer. Parts and Labor, when used for Household purposes. 60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for Commercial, Professional, or Income Producing purposes. 30 DAYS - ery set--up , spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpening, bars...
... starting. 1. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under this warranty does not cover damage caused by Poulan PRO for rental purposes. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer. correct fuel mixture. 1. Contact an authorized service dealer. Parts and Labor, when used for Household purposes. 60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for Commercial, Professional, or Income Producing purposes. 30 DAYS - ery set--up , spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpening, bars...
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... that Poulan/ WEED EATER may be grounds for replacement as a problem exists. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. U.S. You are not covered. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Your emission control system includes parts such as defined in the performance of add--on emission related parts will repair your instruction manual. tions...
... that Poulan/ WEED EATER may be grounds for replacement as a problem exists. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. U.S. You are not covered. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Your emission control system includes parts such as defined in the performance of add--on emission related parts will repair your instruction manual. tions...
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The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use: Moderate (50 hours) Intermediate (125 hours) Extended (300 hours) 18 Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA. This engine is certified.
The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use: Moderate (50 hours) Intermediate (125 hours) Extended (300 hours) 18 Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA. This engine is certified.
Parts List
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... Washer Screw Screw Front Handle Screw Screw Chain --18" Bar -- 18" Screw Plate--Bar Mount. Screw Chain Catcher Bolt--Bar Assy--Oil Cap Kit--Oil Vent Nut--Flywheel Screw Starter Pulley Screw Housing--Fan Kit -- Oil Pump (incl. 58,59,61) Gear--Worm Spring Elbow--Oil Pickup Screw Seal Block Assy--Oil Pick--up (Incl. 63,64) Pick--up Oiler Filter--Oil Assy.--Chain Brake Nut--Bar Mounting Pin--Bar Adjust Retainer Kit--Bar Adjusting (incl. # 67,68) n = NEW PART NUMBER FOR THIS IPL K= REFER TO THE SERVICE REFERENCE INDICATED FOR MORE INFORMATION. (LOCATED AT END OF IPL) fuel lines and caps...
... Washer Screw Screw Front Handle Screw Screw Chain --18" Bar -- 18" Screw Plate--Bar Mount. Screw Chain Catcher Bolt--Bar Assy--Oil Cap Kit--Oil Vent Nut--Flywheel Screw Starter Pulley Screw Housing--Fan Kit -- Oil Pump (incl. 58,59,61) Gear--Worm Spring Elbow--Oil Pickup Screw Seal Block Assy--Oil Pick--up (Incl. 63,64) Pick--up Oiler Filter--Oil Assy.--Chain Brake Nut--Bar Mounting Pin--Bar Adjust Retainer Kit--Bar Adjusting (incl. # 67,68) n = NEW PART NUMBER FOR THIS IPL K= REFER TO THE SERVICE REFERENCE INDICATED FOR MORE INFORMATION. (LOCATED AT END OF IPL) fuel lines and caps...
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... # 16) 3. 530069247 Kit--- Spark Arrestor (Incl. 20,21) 23. 530047631 Grommet--- Muffler 43. 530055586 Cover--- Bolt 44. 530016359 Nut--- Piston Pin 16. 530055698 Reflector--- Heat 32. 530069719 Kit--- Engine Gasket 18. 530016136 Clip --- Part No. Fuel Pick--- Kit--- Warning 530059229 Decal--- Fuel Line (Small) 4. 530071835 Kit--- Grommet) 25. 530069608 Gasket--- Adapter 28. 530016187 Screw 36. 530037935 Cap --- Muffler(kit) 41. 530054886 Assy--- Adaptor(kit) Not Shown 14. 530035526 Grommet--- Carb Adjust 30. 530038729...
... # 16) 3. 530069247 Kit--- Spark Arrestor (Incl. 20,21) 23. 530047631 Grommet--- Muffler 43. 530055586 Cover--- Bolt 44. 530016359 Nut--- Piston Pin 16. 530055698 Reflector--- Heat 32. 530069719 Kit--- Engine Gasket 18. 530016136 Clip --- Part No. Fuel Pick--- Kit--- Warning 530059229 Decal--- Fuel Line (Small) 4. 530071835 Kit--- Grommet) 25. 530069608 Gasket--- Adapter 28. 530016187 Screw 36. 530037935 Cap --- Muffler(kit) 41. 530054886 Assy--- Adaptor(kit) Not Shown 14. 530035526 Grommet--- Carb Adjust 30. 530038729...
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... changes LLLLL Service Reference LLLLL Note: Due to product improvements, your unit does have this spring and screw, no action is required. CHAIN SAW MODEL(s) SM4018 PAGE NO. 3 530015814 Screw 530053274 Assy--Isolator Spring n = NEW PART NUMBER FOR THIS IPL K= REFER TO THE SERVICE REFERENCE INDICATED FOR MORE INFORMATION. (LOCATED AT END OF IPL) If your unit does not have the spring and screw, please order the part numbers listed...
... changes LLLLL Service Reference LLLLL Note: Due to product improvements, your unit does have this spring and screw, no action is required. CHAIN SAW MODEL(s) SM4018 PAGE NO. 3 530015814 Screw 530053274 Assy--Isolator Spring n = NEW PART NUMBER FOR THIS IPL K= REFER TO THE SERVICE REFERENCE INDICATED FOR MORE INFORMATION. (LOCATED AT END OF IPL) If your unit does not have the spring and screw, please order the part numbers listed...