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Poulan P4018 | User Manual - Page 1
su producto en línea en: Enregistrez votre produit en ligne à l'adresse : www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions P3314 / P3314WS / P3314WSA P3416 / P3516PR / P4018 P4018WM / P4018WT / P3818AV P4018AV / P4018AV BH For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and
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hand until the engine starts. SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments. Because a chain saw is a high-speed
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, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT. S Never modify your saw in any way. S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture. S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners securely tightened. S Use only Poulan accessories and replacement parts as recommended. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
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are cutting. When cutting a branch, do not let the guide bar contact branch or other objects around it. S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback occurring. Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. Check
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TO AVOID KICKBACK. Reduced--kickback guide bars and low--kickback saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of kickback and are recommended. Your saw has a low kickback chain and bar as original equipment. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized servicing dealer. Take your unit to
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P3416 / P3516PR P4018 / P3818AV P4018WM / P4018WT P4018AV / P4018AV BH BAR P/N Length CHAIN P/N CKA without chain brake 952044368 14″ 952051209 33_ 952044370 16″ 952051211 33_ 952044418 18″ 952051338 33_ NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commercial logging, a chain brake is required and
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true during the first few times you use your saw. Always check chain tension each time before you start the chain saw. 1. Loosen bar nuts until they are finger tight against the clutch cover. 2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail. Adjusting Screw 7
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ON/STOP Switch Choke/ Fast Idle Lever Bar Sprocket Hole Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter Housing Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Chain Brake Adjusting Screw Chain Direction of Travel Throttle Trigger Clutch Cover Bar Nuts Chain Catcher Guide Bar ON/STOP
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problems such as: improper clutch engagements, overheating, vapor 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. BAR
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runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position. To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as
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start the chain saw. See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section. S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-wood building materials, etc. S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspect the saw and repair or replace parts as necessary. If the chain jumps off the guide bar
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in the upper branches. S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down, and get away quickly on your planned retreat path. S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw. Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When a tree doesn't fall completely, set
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start the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log. Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Using a log for support 2nd Cut Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to
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maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. S Once a year, replace the 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
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or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If replacement is necessary, use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw. CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL S See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- ERATION section. LUBRICATION INSPECT AND
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securely. Cylinder Cover Spark Plug Boot REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by running it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap and its connected retainer from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove from line. Replace and reassemble. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY
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you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact your authorized service dealer or call our customer assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: The chain will be mov- ing during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment
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the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil. S Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range. S Clean air filter. S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts. S At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel
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adjustment. 2. Clutch requires repair. 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the Service and Adjustments Section. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer. 1. Clean or replace air filter. 2. Clean or replace plug and regap. 3. Disengage chain brake. 4. Contact an authorized service dealer. 1. Empty fuel
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, starter ropes, chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other parts which wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover predelivery setup, installation of guide bar and chain, and normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual such
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AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any Poulan ap- proved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, air