Poulan Pro SM4218 AV User Manual

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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
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SM4218 AV
For Occasional Use Only
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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strucciones de seguridad. Etno hacerlo puede resultar en tesiones
graves.
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Poulan PRO Poulan PRO
t030 Stevens Creek Road 5855 Terry Fox Way
Augusta, GA 30907 Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4
545186806 Rev, 1 6/15/08 BRW

Poulan Pro SM4218 AV Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-Stroke
Engine Displacement	42 cc
Bar Length	18 in
Vibration Reduction	Yes
Automatic Oiler	Yes
Chain Pitch	0.325 in
Chain Gauge	0.050 in
Oil Tank Capacity	6.8 oz

Summary

Instruction Manual

Safety Warnings

Multilingual safety warnings for product use, emphasizing reading instructions.

Identification of Symbols

General Safety Symbols

Starting Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for starting the chain saw engine.

Safety Rules

Pre-Operation Safety Checks

Essential safety precautions to take before operating the chain saw.

Plan Ahead for Safe Operation

Safe Operation Practices

Proper Saw Handling

Guidelines for operating the chain saw safely, including grip and posture.

Work Area Safety

Fuel Handling Precautions

Safe procedures for handling and storing fuel for the chain saw.

Kickback Safety and Control

Reducing Kickback Chance

Strategies and techniques to reduce the risk of kickback during operation.

Maintaining Operational Control

Tips for maintaining a firm grip and proper body positioning for control.

Kickback Safety Features

Guide Bar and Chain Features

Explanation of features designed to reduce kickback risk.

Saw Control Features

Chain Brake and CKA Angle

Chain Brake Functionality

Description of the chain brake's role and activation in kickback events.

Computed Kickback Angle (CKA)

Assembly

Attaching the Bar and Chain

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

Chain Tension Adjustment

Instructions for checking and adjusting the chain tension for safe operation.

Operation

Controls Overview

Identification and function of the chain saw's main controls.

Starting Procedures

Chain Brake Operation

Chain Tension

Before Starting Engine

Fueling Engine Safely

Proper procedures and safety precautions for fueling the chain saw.

Bar and Chain Lubrication

Lubrication System

Starting Procedures

Cold Engine Starting

Detailed steps for starting a cold engine, including choke usage.

Warm Engine Starting

Difficult Starting (Flooded Engine)

Chain Brake Control Check

Notch Cut and Felling the Tree

Making the Notch Cut

Making the Felling Cut

Service

Maintenance Schedule

Chain Sharpness and Guide Bar

Replacement and Sharpening

Replacing Spark Plug and Fuel Filter

Chain Sharpening

Carburetor Adjustment

Idle Speed Adjustment

Troubleshooting

Engine Starting Issues

Solutions for common problems when the engine won't start or runs briefly.

Engine Performance Issues

Chain Movement at Idle