S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after
ter withanew oneafter every 50hours ofop-
eration, or annually, whichever comes first.
each 5 hours of operation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
Remove cylinder cover.
Remove air filter cover and air filter.
Cleantheair filter usinghotsoapywater.
Rinsewithcleancoolwater.Air drycom-
pletely before reinstalling.
Oil Holes
5.
6.
Reinstall air filter and air filter cover.
Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
Tighten securely.
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
S Whenrailtopis uneven,useaflatfiletore-
store square edges and sides.
Cylinder
Cover
Air Filter
Cover
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
Air Filter
Worn Groove
Correct Groove
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when ex-
cess heatingor burringoftherails occurs.Ifre-
placementis necessary,useonlytheguidebar
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or
on the decal located on the chain saw.
CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL
S See FUELING ENGINE under the OP-
ERATION section.
LUBRICATION
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must be removedto avoidcreating afire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replacethespark arrestingscreen ifbreaks
occur.
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
Spark
Arresting
Screen
Exhaust
Outlet
Cover
S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under
the OPERATION section.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
Nut
Muffler
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CHECK CHAIN BRAKE
See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION
section.
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op-
CAUTION: Donotcleanfilteringasolineor
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a
firehazardor producing harmfulevaporative
emissions.
eration or annually, whichever comes first.
1.
Loosen and remove the nut from the ex-
haust outlet cover.
2.
3.
Remove the exhaust oulet cover.
Removespark arrestingscreen.Handle
screen carefully to prevent damage.
Clean the spark arresting screen gently
with a wire brush. Replace screen if
breaks are found.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor-
mance of the engine andincreases fuelcon-
sumption and harmful emissions. Always
clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5
hours of operation, whichever comes first.
Clean more frequently in dusty conditions.A
used air filter can never be completely
cleaned. It is advisable to replaceyour air fil-
4.
5.
6.
Replace any broken or cracked muffler
parts.
Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaust
outlet cover,and nut.Tighten nutsecurely.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan P4018WTL |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan. Poulan US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers): 1-800-849-1297 Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers): 1-800-554-6723 , Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | poulan.com |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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