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--554--6723 Register your product online at: Registre su producto en línea en: Enregistrez votre produit en ligne à l'adresse : www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions P4018WTL For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 2
or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided; tip - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 3
, 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 - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 4
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 so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 5
chain saw user, do not rely only on safety devices. You must follow all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury. S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 6
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR MODEL P/N Length CHAIN P/N CKA without chain brake P4018WTL 530044749 18″ 952051338 33_ NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise disabled to comply with Federal OSHA - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 7
in the nose of the guide bar. 8. Fit chain drive links into bar groove. 9. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove. 10. Hold guide bar against the saw frame and install the clutch cover. 11. Replace the bar nuts and tighten finger - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 8
and/or damage the chain making it un- usable. If the chain jumps off the guide bar, inspect each drive link for damage. Damaged chain must be repaired or replaced. OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 9
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 AND CHAIN LUBRICATION The bar and chain require continuous lubrication. Lubrication - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 10
the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723. CHAIN BRAKE WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 11
saw and repair or replace parts as necessary. If the chain jumps off the guide bar, inspect the chain for damaged drive links before reinstalling. Burrs on drive links, which prevent them from entering the groove of the guide bar, can be removed with a flat file. S Keep the chain to the line of fall - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 12
. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or supported. When a tree doesn't fall completely, set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor. CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING) Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 13
Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut Using a support stand 2nd Cut 1st Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. Allowing such contact - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 14
must 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 - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 15
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 Bar Oil Fill Cap INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 16
File Holder Line 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 section. CHAIN SHARPENING - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 17
Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar. S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or cloth. FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual, see message labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your chain saw. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 18
for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. Engine will not idle properly. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. Engine smokes excessively. Chain moves at idle speed. 1. Idle speed requires adjustment. 2. Carburetor requires - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 19
, filters, 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 - Poulan P4018WTL | User Manual - Page 20
REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any Poulan approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be pro- vided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, air filter
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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
P4018WTL
Poulan
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
R
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.
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 entraîner des blessures graves.
Poulan
850 Matheson Blvd. West
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4
545186808
Rev. 6
3/15/10 BRW
Please do not return product to retailer.
Por favor, no devuelva el producto al lugar de compra.
Veuillez ne pas retourner le produit au détaillant.
1--800--554--6723
www.poulan.com
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