Poulan P4018WTL Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N Length CHAIN P/N
18
MODEL
CKA without chain brake
P4018WTL
33_952051338
530044749
NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled to com ply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Comm ercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:Yoursaw is equipped
with a temperature limiting muf fler and s park
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, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
tobe equippedwith aspark arrestingscreen.
If you oper atea chain saw ina state or locale
where suchregulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failure to followall Safety Rules andPrecau-
tions can result in serious injury. If situations
occur which a re not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1- 800--554--6723.
STANDARDS: This saw is listed b y Under-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1--2000 American 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.
ATTACHING THE BAR& CHAIN ( If not
already attached)
WARNING: If re ceived a ssembl ed ,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling t he chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even when
it is not m oving!
1. Loosen andremove thebar nuts 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. Turn adjusting screw on b ar counterclock-
wise to move the tensioning rack as far as
it will go toward the front of the bar .
Tensioning Rack
Adjusting
Screw