Poulan 545137246 Assembly, Attaching the BAR & Chain If not, Adjusting Screw Tensioning Rack

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

	BAR			CKA without chain brake
MODEL	P/N	Length	CHAIN P/N
SM4218 AV	952044926	18″	952051338	33_

NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- mercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise dis- abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula- tions for Commercial 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: Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark 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 to be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations 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 follow all Safety Rules and Precau- tions can result in serious injury. If situations occur which are 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 by Under- writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with: ANSI B175.1-2000American National Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain Saws -- Safety Requirements

CSA Z62.1-03Chain Saws -- Occupational 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.

Adjusting

Screw

Tensioning Rack

4.Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.

Bar bolts

Guide bar

5.Carefully remove the chain from the pack- age. Hold chain with the drive links as shown.

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