Poulan 4400 User Manual
Poulan—
4400/^900/5400Counter Vibe
CAUTION:
Read Rules for Safe
Operation Carefully.
Note Special
Instructions for
Bow Saw Users.
BEAIRD-POULAN/WEED EATER
Division Emerson Electric Co.
5020 Fiournoy-Lucas Road i
Shreveport, Louisiana 71109
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ctiainsaw
operator’s manual
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Model No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Bar and Chain Installation . , .
Chain Adjustment
Bow Installation
Operating Instructions
Cutting Tips
Bow Cutting Tips . . . .
Felling ..............................
Bucking
Pruning and Debranching
Special Safety Center Spread ,
Replacing Drum & Sprocket .
Carburetor Adjustment ....
Chain Sharpening
Trouble Shooting
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SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
CU. IN. DISPLACEMENT
4.2 in3/69 cm3
4400
4900
4.7 in3/77cm3
SPARKPLUG Champion CJ-8 Champion CJ-8
SPARK PLUG GAP
IGNITION
MODULE AIR GAP
OILER
GUIDE BAR
CHAIN
BOW GUIDE
FUEL MIX
.023 to .027"
Solid State
.008 to .014"
Adjustable Automatic
16",20",24",27",30",32", & 36" rsn
17", 21", 25" HT
3/8" Pitch - Semi Chisel Chain
13", 14"
V2 pt. (16:1) oil/1 gal. reg. gasoline V2 pt. (32:1) oil to 2 gal. reg. gas.
MUFFLER Spark Arresting
- 3,4
■ 3,4
, 7
•4, 5
. 7
5
. 6
. 6
8, 9
. 10
, 11
. 12
. 13
5400
5.2ln3/85cm3
Champion CJ-4
CHOKE
THROTTLE rear
TRIGGER CHAIN GUARD
REPLACEABLE SPROCKET NOSE BAR
CHAIN TENSION
(Located between Bar & Spur) qIL CAP
FUEL CAP
NOTICE CALIFORNIA ONLY
It is prohibited to operate this chain saw on forest brush, or grass covered land without a properly maintained SPARK ARRESTOR
(code 4442), or to operate a chain saw without a TEMPERATURE LIMITING MUFFLER (code 4443). THIS ENGINE IS NOT
EQUIPPED from the factory with such a muffler, A kit is available from your dealer.
You must maintain the approved muffler to operate this chain saw in California. Failure to do so will subject you to a liability for a
fine.
SAFETY FEATURES
Your new chain saw is equipped with guard link safety chain
to reduce kickback.
A hand guard is provided to protect your hand from coming in
contact with the cutting chain in the event your hand slips off
the front handlebar or you lose control of the saw. Hand
guards do not eliminate the possibility of injury as a result of
kickback or loss of control.
THIS SAW INTENDED FOR
PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY.
SPUR MOUNTING
HAND GUARD MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Assemble the hand guard to the bend in the handlebar as
shown. Be sure alignment pin on guard is inserted in hole in
handlebar. Do not tighten the screws.
2. Make sure the hand guard is parallel to the handlebar.
Alternately tighten each hand guard mounting screw
maintaining an even gap between the hand guard and
mounting cap.
3. Tighten the mounting screws until the hand guard and
mounting cap are pulled together.
Caution; Screws must be tightened evenly to prevent
breakage.
Figure 1
INSTALLING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAFETY CHAIN
1. Remove the bar mounting nuts. Using the scrench packed
with your saw, loosen the nuts by turning counterclock
wise. FIGURE 1.
2. Remove the bar clamp and outer guide bar plate. (Note
position of the guide plates.) F IGURE 2.
3. Place "S" clip over the mounting studs and flush to the
inner bar plate. Now mount the slotted end of the guide bar
over the bar mounting studs and "S" clip and behind the
clutch drum. Be sure to position the bar adjusting pin into
the hole in the guide bar. FIGURE 3.
[Bar Mounting ^
Figure 2
Figure 3
Adjusting Pin
Hole
(continued}
INSTALLING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAFETY CHAIN (con't)
4. Place the chain over the sprocket and engage the drive link
tangs between the sprocket teeth. (Note the direction of
the chain teeth.) Starting at the top of the bar, gradually
work the chain into the groove of the bar until all the drive
links are engaged in the bar groove. FIGURE 4.
5. Replace the outer guide bar plate and bar clamp. Replace
the bar mounting nuts and tighten finger tight,
6. Holding the tip of the bar up, adjust the chain tension by
turning the bar adjusting screw clockwise. FIGURE 5.
7. When the chain is properly tensioned it will move freely but
not sag below the bar. Now tighten the bar mounting nuts
completely.
CHAIN STRETCHES WHEN USED. CHECK THE TENSION
OFTEN!
Figure 4
Figure 5
OPERATING
Before Starting
O Check the chain tension. Is the chain sharp?
O Are the handles clean of gas and oil?
O Did you fill the fuel AND oil tanks?
FUEL and OIL
Fuel Mix: 16 parts gasoline to 1 part oil {8 oz. Poulan 16:1 oil
to one gallon gasoline). (Or use Poulan 32:1 oil—2 gallons
gasoline to 8 oz. oil).
CAUTION;
When preparing fuel mixture, mix only the amount needed for
the job you are to do. Do not use fuel mixture that has been
stored longer than two (2) months. Fuel mixture stored longer
than this will cause hard starting and poor performance of
your saw. If fuel mix has been stored in your saw longer than
this time it should also be removed and filled with a fresh
mixture before using.
BAR AND CHAIN OIL: Use straight bar and chain lube above
30 Fahrenheit. If bar and chain lube is not available use a
good grade SAE 30 oil. Between 30 F and 0 F use a mixture
of 95% bar and chain lube and 5% either kerosene or# 1 diesel
fuel. For below 0 F operation increase the kerosene or diesel
fuel to 10%.
A WORD ABOUT CHAIN OILING
1. Fill the oil tank each time you fill the fuel tank. Lack of oil
on the chain will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
2. You will use at least 1/2 tank of oil for each tank of gas. If
you use less, check for a plugged oil hole in the guide bar.
Use clean oil. Do not let sawdust or dirt into the oil tank.
INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the oil cap and the area around it before removing.
Oil on the bar and chain will drip off after use. Let the saw
stand and cool off. Wipe the bottom clean before storing.
AUTOMATIC OILER: Your Poulan Chain Saw is equipped
with an automatic oiler which delivers a constant flow of oil to
the bar and chain whenever the engine is running. The
automatic oiler has an adjustment screw, to regulate the flow
of oil, located at the bottom of the bar clamp for easy access.
Turn this screw counterclockwise Jt to increase the flow,
clockwise to decrease the flow. (See Figure 6) it is
possible to run out of chain oil before running out of fuel
when operating the saw at high RPM for a long period of time,
such as when pruning and debranching. The automatic oiler
may deliver more oil than required for this type of cutting. If
there is no chain oil in the oil tank when the saw runs out of
fuel, make the following adjustment: Turn the adjustment
screw clockwise ^ X until it stops. Then turn the screw
counterclockwise %turn. REMINDER — RE-ADJUST
FLOW RATE WHEN RETURNING TO CUTTING THAT
REQUIRES MORE CHAIN LUBRICATION, SUCH AS FELL
ING AND BUCKING.
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