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...plug to use of this tool can cause serious or even fatal injury. pletely understand and can damage hearing. tions before operating a chain saw . S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of your body away from the work area. Careless or improper use ...mufflers) to protect your doctor before attempting to prevent accidental starting or operating the chain saw . S Wear protective gear. Secure hair above shoulder length. an approved safety hard hat; This chain saw noise can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in good...
...plug to use of this tool can cause serious or even fatal injury. pletely understand and can damage hearing. tions before operating a chain saw . S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of your body away from the work area. Careless or improper use ...mufflers) to protect your doctor before attempting to prevent accidental starting or operating the chain saw . S Wear protective gear. Secure hair above shoulder length. an approved safety hard hat; This chain saw noise can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in good...
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... lose control when the cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. S Use only Poulan PRO accessories and replacement parts as the bar is intended for all chain saw is released. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. This sudden stopping of ...the chain results in a reversal of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. Avoid Pinch- S...
... lose control when the cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. S Use only Poulan PRO accessories and replacement parts as the bar is intended for all chain saw is released. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. This sudden stopping of ...the chain results in a reversal of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. Avoid Pinch- S...
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...underside of handlebar Elbow locked Thumb on underside of handlebar S Keep a good, firm grip on the bar tip. If the chain is moving chain contact any type of cutting. A firm grip will not totally eliminate this manual to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of ... left hand encircling and your left thumb under the front handlebar. Keep your left arm straight with both feet. Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. however, such features will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of kickback occurring. With a basic ...
...underside of handlebar Elbow locked Thumb on underside of handlebar S Keep a good, firm grip on the bar tip. If the chain is moving chain contact any type of cutting. A firm grip will not totally eliminate this manual to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of ... left hand encircling and your left thumb under the front handlebar. Keep your left arm straight with both feet. Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. however, such features will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of kickback occurring. With a basic ...
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... requirements per standard. Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging. WARNING: WE DO NOT REP- This Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table MODEL SM4018 BAR P/N Length 952044418 18″ action may cause you to be ...given to activation angle of chain brake and resulting kick angle of saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of your left hand contacting the...
... requirements per standard. Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging. WARNING: WE DO NOT REP- This Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table MODEL SM4018 BAR P/N Length 952044418 18″ action may cause you to be ...given to activation angle of chain brake and resulting kick angle of saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of your left hand contacting the...
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... is properly assembled and all steps to ensure your authorized service dealer or call 1-800--554--6723. Always wear gloves when handling the chain. An adjusting pin and screw is very important when assembling the bar, that many internal combustion engines to adjust the tension of these... located on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of the law. Mount the Bar 6. Hold chain with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which are secure. If you begin mounting the bar onto the saw is equipped with ...
... is properly assembled and all steps to ensure your authorized service dealer or call 1-800--554--6723. Always wear gloves when handling the chain. An adjusting pin and screw is very important when assembling the bar, that many internal combustion engines to adjust the tension of these... located on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of the law. Mount the Bar 6. Hold chain with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which are secure. If you begin mounting the bar onto the saw is equipped with ...
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...the adjusting screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up the tip of the bar and securely tighten the chain brake nuts with chain already installed) NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the chain brake nuts are in serious injury. 7 Remember this pin moves the bar forward and backward as the... screw is very important. You can cause damage. Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links Place chain onto the sprocket 7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting the drive links in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links are finger tight only. ...
...the adjusting screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up the tip of the bar and securely tighten the chain brake nuts with chain already installed) NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the chain brake nuts are in serious injury. 7 Remember this pin moves the bar forward and backward as the... screw is very important. You can cause damage. Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links Place chain onto the sprocket 7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting the drive links in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links are finger tight only. ...
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... as possible. You should check your unit to stop the engine. Compare the illustrations with your chain tension frequently. Save this manual for a new chain to provide quicker starting . The chain brake activates automatically in the event of operation. ing and after refueling. This feature prevents you...to the carburetor to stretch during cold starting . OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front ...
... as possible. You should check your unit to stop the engine. Compare the illustrations with your chain tension frequently. Save this manual for a new chain to provide quicker starting . The chain brake activates automatically in the event of operation. ing and after refueling. This feature prevents you...to the carburetor to stretch during cold starting . OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front ...
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... smoke coming from heat and friction. When mixing fuel follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION. Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is recommended to warm up before storage for the oil system to the next step. 5. Avoid contact with the...cap. Before operation, gasoline must not move the ON/STOP switch to the full extent, the correct throttle setting for bar and chain lubrication. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high temperature thinning. A hot muffler can damage the fuel system of rope per pull. FUELING & LUBRICATION STARTING ...
... smoke coming from heat and friction. When mixing fuel follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION. Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is recommended to warm up before storage for the oil system to the next step. 5. Avoid contact with the...cap. Before operation, gasoline must not move the ON/STOP switch to the full extent, the correct throttle setting for bar and chain lubrication. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high temperature thinning. A hot muffler can damage the fuel system of rope per pull. FUELING & LUBRICATION STARTING ...
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... starter rope sharply with the saw is flooded. Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on a chain brake should stop the chain. S When cutting with your right hand until the engine starts. 7. Inertia activating function control WARNING: When performing the ...following the warm engine starting a flooded engine): The engine may break when the chain brake is disengaged by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in the ASSEMBLY section. Grip the rear handle with your right hand and...
... starter rope sharply with the saw is flooded. Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on a chain brake should stop the chain. S When cutting with your right hand until the engine starts. 7. Inertia activating function control WARNING: When performing the ...following the warm engine starting a flooded engine): The engine may break when the chain brake is disengaged by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in the ASSEMBLY section. Grip the rear handle with your right hand and...
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... objects. This hinge will leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut here, 2 inches (5 cm) above center of the notch. Hinge holds tree on saw chain from the tree where cuts are to be ale to fell large trees. S Release the throttle trigger as soon as rain, snow, or strong winds... from contacting ground to fall . Final (felling) cut and the notch to open the cut is rotted, it down after cutting. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wedges to form a hinge. S Weight and branches on the opposite side of wood from the tree. Once the notch is ready to determine...
... objects. This hinge will leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut here, 2 inches (5 cm) above center of the notch. Hinge holds tree on saw chain from the tree where cuts are to be ale to fell large trees. S Release the throttle trigger as soon as rain, snow, or strong winds... from contacting ground to fall . Final (felling) cut and the notch to open the cut is rotted, it down after cutting. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wedges to form a hinge. S Weight and branches on the opposite side of wood from the tree. Once the notch is ready to determine...
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..., limbs, and roots are tangled such as in a blown down a partially fallen tree with a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use light downward pressure. When overcutting use a metal wedge. Overcutting Undercutting WARNING: Never turn saw upside down the tree with your saw...
..., limbs, and roots are tangled such as in a blown down a partially fallen tree with a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use light downward pressure. When overcutting use a metal wedge. Overcutting Undercutting WARNING: Never turn saw upside down the tree with your saw...
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...or producing harmful evaporative emissions. 13 LIMBING S Always limb a tree after it is released. Before each use Bar lubrication Before each use Chain tension Before each use For damaged parts . . . S Make your fist cut all service and adjustments not listed in any other ... on ladders, platforms, a log, or in this manual be done safely and properly. Only then can result in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT. S Always use Chain sharpness . . . . . Before each use For loose caps Before each use For loose fasteners . . . S Watch out for springback. Watch out for...
...or producing harmful evaporative emissions. 13 LIMBING S Always limb a tree after it is released. Before each use Bar lubrication Before each use Chain tension Before each use For damaged parts . . . S Make your fist cut all service and adjustments not listed in any other ... on ladders, platforms, a log, or in this manual be done safely and properly. Only then can result in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT. S Always use Chain sharpness . . . . . Before each use For loose caps Before each use For loose fasteners . . . S Watch out for springback. Watch out for...
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... at the factory. installed correctly (see illustrations) to prevent damage to idle. Exhaust Outlet must not move at idle speed. The chain must face chain brake (bar side) of operation, which- If the engine stalls, idle is labeled T. TIghten securely. let guide and backplate. En- ...CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN Cleaning is too fast. Wear your air filter with a new one after 10 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of chain saw . See IDLE SPEED--T adjusting procedure. Squeeze excess oil from the bolt cover. 2. Loosen and remove both screws are broken or screen ...
... at the factory. installed correctly (see illustrations) to prevent damage to idle. Exhaust Outlet must not move at idle speed. The chain must face chain brake (bar side) of operation, which- If the engine stalls, idle is labeled T. TIghten securely. let guide and backplate. En- ...CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN Cleaning is too fast. Wear your air filter with a new one after 10 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of chain saw . See IDLE SPEED--T adjusting procedure. Squeeze excess oil from the bolt cover. 2. Loosen and remove both screws are broken or screen ...
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... fuel filter, fuel hose, or fuel tank during storage. S Store in a vehicle. Acidic gas can attract moisture which leads to a professional chain sharpener. 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...S When rail top is in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flames from cylinder and dis- CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is important to decrease engine speed. SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be replaced each 5 hours of debris. Loosen 3 screws on...
... fuel filter, fuel hose, or fuel tank during storage. S Store in a vehicle. Acidic gas can attract moisture which leads to a professional chain sharpener. 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...S When rail top is in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flames from cylinder and dis- CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is important to decrease engine speed. SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be replaced each 5 hours of debris. Loosen 3 screws on...
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...THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN. Therefore, Poulan PRO reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue models, designs, specifications, and accessories of all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline chain saw . Engine flooded. 3. Fill... tank with reasonable use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by Poulan PRO for Household purposes. 60 DAYS - Carburetor requires adjustment....
...THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN. Therefore, Poulan PRO reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue models, designs, specifications, and accessories of all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline chain saw . Engine flooded. 3. Fill... tank with reasonable use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by Poulan PRO for Household purposes. 60 DAYS - Carburetor requires adjustment....
Parts List
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...NO. 530164718 DATE 3/05/08 Replaces 530164718 -- 11/29/06 PPAARRTTSSLLIISSTT Note: Illustration may differ from actual model due to design changes CHAIN SAW MODEL(s) SM4018 PAGE NO. 1 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 30 33 32 31 42 43 57 58 59 60 61 62 44... 530015892 23. 530049335 24. 530069232 25. 530056402 26. 530027531 27. 530015920 Description Assy.--Isolator Limiter Strap Spring--Isolator Washer Screw Screw Front Handle Screw Screw Chain --18" Bar -- 18" Screw Plate--Bar Mount. Part No. 55. 530015611 56. 530014949 57. 530071259 58. 530037820 59. 530049477 60. 530016064 61...
...NO. 530164718 DATE 3/05/08 Replaces 530164718 -- 11/29/06 PPAARRTTSSLLIISSTT Note: Illustration may differ from actual model due to design changes CHAIN SAW MODEL(s) SM4018 PAGE NO. 1 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 30 33 32 31 42 43 57 58 59 60 61 62 44... 530015892 23. 530049335 24. 530069232 25. 530056402 26. 530027531 27. 530015920 Description Assy.--Isolator Limiter Strap Spring--Isolator Washer Screw Screw Front Handle Screw Screw Chain --18" Bar -- 18" Screw Plate--Bar Mount. Part No. 55. 530015611 56. 530014949 57. 530071259 58. 530037820 59. 530049477 60. 530016064 61...
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... 3/05/08 Replaces 530164718 -- 11/29/06 PPAARRTTSSLLIISSTT Note: Illustration may differ from actual model due to design changes 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 56 CHAIN SAW MODEL(s) SM4018 PAGE NO. 2 23 24 25 15 16 17 26 27 28 29 18 19 20 21 7 8 9 10 30 32 31 Engine Gasket Kit 35...
... 3/05/08 Replaces 530164718 -- 11/29/06 PPAARRTTSSLLIISSTT Note: Illustration may differ from actual model due to design changes 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 56 CHAIN SAW MODEL(s) SM4018 PAGE NO. 2 23 24 25 15 16 17 26 27 28 29 18 19 20 21 7 8 9 10 30 32 31 Engine Gasket Kit 35...
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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 ...
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 ...
