MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditions which require guide bar mainte-
nance:
S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
S Saw has to be forced through the cut.
S Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.
Check the condition of guide bar each time
chain is sharpened. A worn guide bar will
damage the chain and make cutting difficult.
Fuel mixture level . . . . Before each use
Bar lubrication . . . . . . . Before each use
Chain tension . . . . . . . Before each use
Chain sharpness . . . . . Before each use
For damaged parts . . . Before each use
For loose caps . . . . . . Before each use
For loose fasteners . . . Before each use
For loose parts . . . . . . Before each use
Inspect and Clean:
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use
Complete saw . . . . . . . After each use
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Chain brake . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
and muffler . . . . . . . . . . Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly
To maintain guide bar:
S Move ON/STOP switch to STOP.
S Loosen and remove bar knob completely by
lifting lever and turning counterclockwise.
S Loosen chain tension by turning adjusting
wheel (upward direction). Remove clutch
cover.
S Remove bar and chain from saw.
S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after
each 5 hours of operation.
*
Hours of Operation --
Each hour of operation is approximately
2
tanks of fuel.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse or
negligence. To receive full value from the war-
ranty, the operator must maintain unit as in-
structedin this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically to properly
maintain your unit.
S Onceayear, replacethe spark plug, air filter,
and check guide bar and chain for wear. A
new spark plug and air filter assures proper
air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run
better and last longer.
Oil Holes
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.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
Worn Groove
Correct Groove
NOTE: It is normal for a smallamount ofoil
to appear under the saw after engine stops.
Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank.
Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by moving the
switch to the STOP position. Make sure en-
gine stops;then restartengine andcontinue.
S Fuel Tank -- Do not use saw if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
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.
S ON/STOP
CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL
S See FUELING ENGINE under the OP-
ERATION section.
LUBRICATION
S Oil Tank -- Donot usesaw ifoil tank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Bar Nuts
S Chain
S Muffler
S Cylinder Shield
S Air Filter
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
S Handle Screws
S Vibration Mounts
S Starter Housing
S Front Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull
chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts
slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING.
S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under
the OPERATION section.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro SM4218AVX |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
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