CHAIN BRAKE
CHAIN TENSION
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.
Itisnormalforanew chaintostretchduring the
first15 minutes of operation.You shouldcheck
your chain tension each time before you start
the chain saw. See CHAIN TENSION under
the ASSEMBLY section.
IMPORTANT
WARNING:
If the saw is operated
Useof alcoholblended fuels (called gasoholor
using ethanol or methanol) can cause major
engine performance and durability problems.
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury to
the operator and/or damage the chain mak-
ing it unusable.
WARNING:
Alternative fuels (not
gasoline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20
alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
(20%
classified as gasoline and are NOT approved
for usein2--strokegasolineengines.Useofal-
ternativefuelswillcauseproblemssuchas:im-
proper clutch engagements, overheating, va-
por lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency,
deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal
carburetor components, etc. Alternative fuels
cause high moisture absorption into the fuel/oil
mixture leading to oil and fuel separation.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shownby smokecomingfromthechainand/
or discoloration of the bar.
WARNING:
Muffler is very hot dur-
ingandafter use. Donot touchthe muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.
WARNING: Besure toread thefuel
handling information in the safety rules sec-
tionofthismanualbeforeyoubegin.Ifyoudo
not understand the fuel handling information
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help
from someone that does understand the in-
formation or call the customer assistance
help line at 1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Removefuel capslow-
ly when refueling.
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain thecorrect oilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle
synthetic oil into
Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and
chainoilis recommendedtoprotectyourunit
against excessive wear from heat and fric-
tion. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high
temperature thinning.
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
IfPoulanor PoulanPRO bar andchainoilis
not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED
EATERbrandsyntheticoilisrecommended.
A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 fluid
ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of
unleaded gasoline. Included withthis saw is
a 3.2 ounce (95 ml) container of Poulan/
WeedEaterbrandsynthetic oil. Pour theen-
tire contents of this container into 1 gallon (4
liters) of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel
mixture.DO NOTUSEautomotiveormarine
S
Never usewasteoilfor bar andchainlubri-
cation.
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Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling
thefronthandguardback towardthefronthan-
dleas faras possible.Thechainbrakemustbe
disengaged before cutting with the saw.
oil.
These oils will cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel follow the instructions
printed on the container. Always read and
follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE
FUEL WITH CAUTION.
WARNING:
The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
within
this
CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in
your unit. This will cause permanent engine
damage and void the limited warranty.
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine requires the use of minimum 87
octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the
ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is
free to turn without contacting any object.
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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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