Poulan P4018WT Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N Length CHAIN P/N
952044368 14
MODEL
CKA without chain brake
P3314 / P3314WS
P3314WSA
33_
P3416 / P3516PR 16
18 33_
952051209
952051211
952051338
952044370
952044418
33_
P4018 / P3818AV
P4018WM / P4018WT
P4018AV / P4018AV BH
NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abledtocomply withFederalOSHARegula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand t ools could cause b lood v essel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged u se in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbn ess, pain ,
loss of strength, changein skincolor o rtexture,
or loss of feeling inthe fingers,hands, orjoints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who o perate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this to ol.
SPECIALNOTICE:Yoursawisequipped
with atemperature limiting m uffler andspark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U .S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey , Oregon, andWashington require by
law that m any internal com bustion engines
tobeequippedwithasparkarrestingscreen.
Ifyouoperateachainsaw i nastateor locale
wheresuchregulations exist,you arelegally
responsible for maintaining t he operating
condition of these parts. F ailure to do so is
aviolationof thelaw. Referto the S ERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
FailuretofollowallSafetyRulesandPrecau-
tionscanresult inserious injury. Ifsituations
occur which are not covered i n this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorizedservice
dealer or c all 1-800--554--6723.
STAN DARDS: This saw is listed by Under-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., i n a ccordance w ith:
ANSI B175.1--2000 Am erican National
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--03 Chain Saws -- Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACH INGTHE BAR&CHAIN(Ifnot
already attached)
WARNING: If recei ved assemb le d,
repeat all steps to en sure yoursaw is p roperly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. A l-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chainis sharp andcan cut you even when
it is not moving!
1. Loosenandremovethebarnuts andthe
clutch cover from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Clutch cover
Bar nuts
Chain adjustment tool
(Bar Tool)
Location of
shipping
spacer
3. An adjusting pin andscrew is u sed t o ad-
just th e tension of t he chain. I t is very im-
portant when assembling th e bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw a ligns
intoahole i nthebar.Turn ingthe screwwill
move the adjustment pinup and down the
screw. Locate this adj ustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw . See
following illustration.