Poulan Pro SM4218AVX - Manual (Page 2)

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
WARNING!
This chain saw
can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause serious
or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any ob-
ject should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide
bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may
cause serious injury.
Always wear appropriate
ear protection, eye protec-
tion and head protection.
XX_ Measured maximum kick-
back value without chain
brake for the bar and chain
combination on the label.
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Slowly press primer bulb
6 times.
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 times with your
right hand.
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand until
the engine starts.
Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE posi-
tion).
Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position.
Starting Reminder Chain Tensioning
Lift lever on bar knob and
turn counterclockwise 1 turn
to loosen bar clamp.
Turn adjusting wheel (downward
direction) to tension chain until
chain solidly contacts bottom of
guide bar rail.
While lifting tip of guide bar, tight-
en bar knob (clockwise) securely.
Hand tighten only! Return lever
on bar knob to original position.