OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Front Handle
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Front Hand Guard
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever
Chain
Muffler
Bar
Sprocket
Hole
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Starter Housing
Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover
Chain
Brake
Throttle
Lockout
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Rear
Handle
Adjusting Screw
Guide Bar
Chain
Catcher
Throttle
Trigger
Clutch Cover
Bar Nuts
ON/STOP SWITCH
CHAIN BRAKE
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
The chain brake is a device designed to stop
the chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake
activates automatically in the event of kick-
back. Thechainbrakeactivatesmanually ifthe
front hand guard is pushed forward. The chain
brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand
guard back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCK--OUT
THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-
dentally squeezing the trigger.
The
CHAIN TENSION
Itisnormalforanew chaintostretchduring the
first15 minutes of operation.You shouldcheck
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex-
tent for cold starting or after refueling. The
choke provides additional fuel to the engine
during cold starting.
WARNING:
ingandafter use. Donot touchthe muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.
Muffler is very hot dur-
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-
buretor to provide quicker starting.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro SM4218 AV |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | poulanpro.com |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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