Use only 15″ -- 18″ (40 -- 45 cm) of
WARNING:
Alternative fuels (not
gasoline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20
alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT
rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter Rope Handle
(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.
Left Hand
on Front
Handle
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 ofthe bar.In freezingweath-
er oil will thicken, making it necessary tothin
bar and chain oil with a small amount (5 to
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
WARNING: Donotattempttothrow
or drop--startthechainsaw. Doingso willput
the operator at risk of serious injury due to
loss of control of the chain saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap
back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind
slowly. For cold weather starting, start the unit
at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
10%)
of #1 Diesel Fuel or kerosene. Bar and
chain oil must be free flowing for the oil sys-
temtopumpenoughoilfor adequatelubrica-
tion.GenuinePoulanor PoulanPRO barand
chainoilis recommendedtoprotectyourunit
against excessive wear from heat and fric-
tion. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high
temperature thinning.
IfPoulanor PoulanPRO bar andchainoilis
not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
S Never usewasteoilfor bar andchainlubri-
cation.
S Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to cut material with
thechoke/fastidlelever intheFULLCHOKE
position.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions,
please call
CHAIN BRAKE
1--800--554--6723.
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling
thefronthandguardback towardthefronthan-
dleas faras possible.Thechainbrakemustbe
disengaged before cutting with the saw.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
NOTE:
In the following steps, when the
WARNING:
The chain must not
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
within
this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
IGNITION
SWITCH
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
ON
STOP
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.
Choke
Lever
1.
Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2.
3.
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).
Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with
your right hand. Then, proceed to the
next step.
4.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro SM4218AVX |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan Pro. Poulan Pro US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers, Snow Throwers): 1-800-849-1297, Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers, Blowers, Edgers): 1-800-554-6723, Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | poulanpro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
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