Poulan 545186808 Assembly, Attaching the BAR & Chain If not, Ansi B175.1-2000 American National

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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

 

BAR

 

 

CKA without chain brake

MODEL

P/N

Length

CHAIN P/N

P4018WTL

530044749

18″

952051338

33_

NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com-

SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped

mercial logging, a chain brake is required

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark

and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-

arresting screen which meets the

abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-

requirements of California Codes 4442 and

tions for Commercial Logging.

 

4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of

WARNING: The engine

 

California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New

exhaust

Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by

from this product contains chemicals known

law that many internal combustion engines

to the State of California to cause cancer,

to be equipped with a spark arresting screen.

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale

 

 

 

where such regulations exist, you are legally

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations

responsible for maintaining the operating

through prolonged use of gasoline powered

condition of these parts. Failure to do so is

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve

a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE

damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of

section for maintenance of the spark

people prone to circulation disorders or

arresting screen.

abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold

Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-

weather has been linked to blood vessel

tions can result in serious injury. If situations

damage in otherwise healthy people. If

occur which are not covered in this manual,

symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,

use care and good judgement. If you need

loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,

assistance, contact your authorized service

or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,

dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.

discontinue the use of this tool and seek

STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-

medical attention. An anti-vibration system

writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:

does not guarantee the avoidance of these

ANSI B175.1-2000 American National

problems. Users who operate power tools on

Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain

a continual and regular basis must monitor

Saws -- Safety Requirements

closely their physical condition and the

CSA Z62.1-03Chain Saws -- Occupational

condition of this tool.

 

 

Health and Safety

 

 

 

CSA Z62.3-96Chain 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 received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al- ways wear gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving!

1.Loosen and remove the bar nuts and the clutch cover from the saw.

2.Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present).

Clutch cover

 

Bar nuts

Location of

 

shipping

 

spacer

Chain adjustment tool

 

(Bar Tool)

 

3.Turn adjusting screw on bar counterclock- wise to move the tensioning rack as far as it will go toward the front of the bar.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Starting Reminder Plan AheadTions found in this manual Handle Fuel with Caution Operate Your SAW SafelyMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order KickbackAvoid Pinch-Kickback Reduce the Chance of KickbackMaintain Control Avoid Pull-InKickback Safety Features Chain Brake and CKA AngleChain saws as set by Ansi B175.1 Assembly Attaching the BAR & Chain If notAnsi B175.1-2000 American National Adjusting the tension Chain TensionChecking the tension Operation Before Starting Engine Fueling Engine Fuel RequirementsBAR and Chain Lubrication Difficult Starting or starting a flooded engine Important Points to RememberStarting a Warm Engine Kickback occursOperating Tips Braking function control Caution The chain brake must beInertia activating function control Tree Felling TechniquesImportant Points Notch CUT and Felling the TreeCutting a Fallen Tree Types of Cutting Used for BuckingLimbing and Pruning Important Points Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandBucking Without a Support LimbingService Cleaning the Spark ARREST- ING Screen Inspect and Clean Unit and DecalsClean AIR Filter Check Fuel Mixture LevelTo Sharpen Chain Chain AdjustmentReplace Spark Plug Replace Fuel FilterCooling System Carburetor AdjustmentStorage Seasonal StorageOther Load Adjustment EngineEngine Empty fuel tank and refill withCanada, contact PoulanLigations The U.S. Environmental

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