8.
If chain is too loose, it will sag below the
guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if
the chain is loose.
NOTE:
The chain is tensioned correctly
Bar Nuts
when the weight of the chain does not cause it
to sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw
sitting in an upright position), but the chain still
moves freely around the guide bar.
WARNING:
If the saw is operated
6.
7.
Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool
to move chain around guide bar.
with a loose chain, the chain could jump offthe
guide bar and result in serious injury to the op-
erator and/or damage the chain making it un-
usable. If the chain jumps off the guide bar, in-
spect each drive link for damage. Damaged
chain must be repaired or replaced.
If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Slightly loosen bar nuts and loosen
chain by turning the adjusting screw 1/
4
turn counterclockwise. Retighten bar
nuts.
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
Starter Rope
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Front Hand Guard
ON/STOP
Switch
Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever
Chain
Muffler
Bar
Sprocket
Hole
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Primer Bulb
Chain
Starter Housing
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover
Chain
Brake
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Direction
of Travel
Handle
Adjusting Screw
Guide Bar
Chain
Catcher
Throttle Trigger
Clutch Cover
Bar Nuts
ON/STOP SWITCH
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.
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
PRIMER BULB
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 PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-
buretor to provide quicker starting.
The
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro PP4218AV |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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