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Poulan Pro PP4218AVHD User Manual

Poulan Pro PP4218AVHD
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PP4218AVHD
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
545047503 12/8/05
For Occasional U s e Only
Copyright E2005 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safet y Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so ca n result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en-
strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entra îner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Consumer Outdoor P roducts
5855 Terry Fox Way
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4
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Poulan Pro PP4218AVHD Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine Type2-Cycle
Engine Displacement42 cc
Weight10.8 lbs
Bar Length18 inches
Chain Pitch0.325 in.
Chain Gauge0.050 in
Oil Capacity6.8 fl oz

Summary

Identification of Symbols

General Safety Warnings

Highlights potential dangers and required safety measures for operating the chain saw.

Safety Rules

Plan Ahead

Emphasizes pre-operation planning, understanding instructions, and using protective gear.

Safe Operating Practices

Covers rules for body positioning, keeping bystanders away, and operating when alert.

Operating and Maintenance Guidelines

Safe Operation Procedures

Details safe usage, including proper handling, starting, and stopping the chainsaw.

Service and Maintenance Practices

Covers keeping the saw in good working order, including modifications and part usage.

Fuel Safety and Handling

Provides essential guidelines for safe fuel mixing, storage, and handling.

Kickback Hazards and Prevention

Explains kickback, its types, and ways to prevent it.

Reducing Kickback Risk

Kickback Prevention Techniques

Offers methods to avoid kickback through proper chain maintenance and cutting techniques.

Maintaining Saw Control

Details how to maintain control of the saw through proper grip, stance, and body positioning.

Kickback Safety Features

Low-Kickback Chain and Guide Bar

Describes features designed to reduce kickback, such as chain and guide bar design.

Handlebar and Hand Guard Design

Explains the design aspects of handlebars and hand guards for enhanced safety.

Chain Brake and CKA Angle

Chain Brake Functionality

Details the operation and purpose of the chain brake mechanism.

Computed Kickback Angle (CKA)

Explains the CKA and its implications for saw safety, including a reference table.

Assembly

Attaching the Bar & Chain

Step-by-step instructions for mounting the guide bar and chain onto the saw.

Preparing for Chain Tensioning

Details on aligning the adjusting pin and positioning the guide bar before tensioning.

Chain Tension Adjustment

Adjusting Chain Tension

Instructions on how to properly adjust the chain tension for safe operation.

Checking Chain Tension

Methods for verifying correct chain tension before and during use.

Operation

Familiarizing with Controls

Overview of the chain saw's various controls and their functions.

Chain Brake Operation

Explanation of how the chain brake works and its role in safety.

Chain Tension Maintenance

Reminder on the importance of checking chain tension frequently.

Pre-Operation and Starting

Fueling Engine Safety

Essential safety precautions for fueling the chain saw engine.

Fuel Mixture and Storage

Guidelines for correct fuel mixture ratios and safe fuel storage.

Bar and Chain Lubrication

Information on the importance and method of lubricating the bar and chain.

Cold Engine Starting

Detailed steps for starting a cold or recently refueled engine.

Starting and Brake Procedures

Warm and Flooded Engine Starting

Procedures for starting a warm engine and troubleshooting flooded engines.

Chain Brake Operation and Testing

Covers chain brake activation, disengagement, and functional testing.

Operating Tips

Pre-Operation Checks

Checks before first use, including chain tension and material cutting.

Cutting Technique Basics

Fundamental techniques for effective and safe cutting with the chainsaw.

Avoiding Engine Wear

Recommendations to prevent unnecessary wear on the engine and cutting components.

Cut Completion Control

Tips to maintain control of the saw when completing a cut.

Felling and Bucking Techniques

Felling Large Trees and Notches

Methods for felling large trees, including notch cutting and hinge formation.

Bucking Safety and Methods

Safety precautions and general points for cutting fallen trees into logs.

Cutting Techniques for Bucking

Specific techniques for bucking logs without support and using supports.

Limbing and Pruning

Limbing Safety and Procedures

Safety guidelines and methods for limbing branches off a felled tree.

Pruning Techniques and Safety

Instructions for pruning branches, including height limits and cutting methods.

Service

Maintenance Precautions and Recommendations

General safety for maintenance, recommended schedule, and service dealer.

Component Checks

Checks for loose fasteners, chain sharpness, and guide bar condition.

Chain Sharpness and Guide Bar Checks

Guidance on assessing chain sharpness and maintaining the guide bar.

Service and Cleaning

Air Filter Maintenance

Procedures for cleaning and replacing the air filter to ensure engine performance.

Muffler and Spark Arresting Screen

Inspection and cleaning guidelines for the muffler and spark arresting screen.

Replacement, Adjustment, and Storage

Spark Plug, Filter Replacement, and Adjustments

Procedures for replacing spark plugs, fuel filters, and making adjustments.

Chain and Carburetor Procedures

Guidance on chain tension, sharpening, and carburetor adjustments.

Storage Guidelines

Instructions for proper storage of the chainsaw, including seasonal storage.

Troubleshooting

Engine Will Not Start or Runs Briefly

Diagnoses and remedies for engine starting failures or short run times.

Engine Will Not Idle Properly

Solutions for issues related to improper engine idling.

Engine Lacks Power or Dies Under Load

Troubleshooting for loss of power or engine stalling under load.

Engine Smokes Excessively

Causes and solutions for excessive smoke from the engine.

Chain Moves at Idle Speed

Diagnoses and fixes for the chain moving when the engine is at idle.

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Terms and Exclusions

Details the terms, coverage, limitations, and exclusions of the limited warranty.

Emission Control Warranty Statement

Information on the warranty for the engine's emission control system.

Warranty Details

Limited Warranty Commencement and Claims

Covers warranty start dates, periods, and procedures for filing claims.

Emission Control Warranty Information

Details owner responsibilities and engine compliance for emission controls.

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