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Remington RM4618 User Manual

Remington RM4618
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769-11363 / 00 12/15
Operator’s Manual
2-Cycle Chain Saw
RM4618 / RM4620
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Oil and Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF
PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
For assistance regarding the assembly, controls, operation or
maintenance of the unit, please call the Customer Support Department
at 1-866-206-2707 in the United States or 1-877-696-5533 in Canada.
Additional information about the unit can be found on our website at
www.remingtonpowertools.com.
For service, please call the Customer Support Department to obtain
a list of authorized service dealers near you. Service on this unit,
both within and after the warranty period, should only be performed
by an authorized and approved service dealer. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICE
IMPORTANT: Read this manual thoroughly before using this product. Follow all instructions.
All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based
on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
The product may vary slightly from the illustrations contained in this
manual.
Copyright© 2015 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.
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Remington RM4618 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine Displacement46cc
Bar Length18 inches
Fuel TypeGasoline
Engine Type2-Cycle
Chain Pitch0.325 inches
Chain Gauge0.050 in
TypeGas

Summary

Chainsaw Safety Instructions

Safety Alert Symbols and Warnings

Explanation of safety symbols and general warnings for safe operation.

Fuel Handling Safety

Specific safety precautions for handling gasoline and fuel mixtures.

Safe Operation and Kickback Prevention

While Operating Safely

Guidelines for safe operation, protective gear, and handling.

Understanding Kickback Hazards

Information on kickback, its causes, and how it can lead to injury.

Advanced Safety Precautions

Kickback Safety Precautions

Steps to minimize the risk of kickback and related accidents.

Initial Assembly and Setup

Chain Tension and Brake Testing

Procedures for adjusting chain tension and testing the chain brake function.

Fuel and Oil Mixing

Starting and Stopping the Chainsaw

Step-by-Step Starting

Detailed instructions for safely starting the chainsaw engine.

Work Area Preparation and Handling

Proper Unit Handling

Correct grip, stance, and body positioning for safe operation.

Tree Felling Safety and Technique

Felling Safety Rules

Essential safety rules to follow when felling trees.

Advanced Felling and Limbing

Making the Felling Back Cut

Instructions for performing the back cut to fell the tree.

Bucking Logs Safely

Bucking Safety Precautions

Safety guidelines for cutting logs into manageable pieces.

Adjusting Chain Tension

Proper Chain Tensioning Guide

Detailed steps for checking and adjusting saw chain tension.

Sharpening the Saw Chain

Saw Chain Sharpening Techniques

Detailed instructions and angles for sharpening the saw chain.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Engine Problem Solutions

Solutions for common engine starting, idling, and acceleration problems.

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