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I'd say the most probable culprit is the fuel.... I'd first try dumping the tank out, mixing fresh gas with the addition of a fuel stabilizer and start the saw. It'll quickly vent any old gas in the line and should begin to run fine with the new mix. If not, consider returning it to the service center for adjustment.
Never use gas that has sit on a shelf for months at a time as it becomes 'stale' (for lack of a proper term). Todays 'formulated fuel' can be a cause a bit of a problem for some small engines. Anytime you refuel, shake the can to remix prior to filling.
The oxygenated nature of the blended gas sometimes causes the chain saws to run a little 'lean'...meaning too much air to fuel ratio which could be a portion of your problem. A lean running saw will run hot and scoring of the piston or cylinder wall is possible. Some finely tuned professional saws need carb adjustments between the summer blend and the winter blend gas.
Gently Tighten the carb adjustment screw fully tight then adjust it out 360 (full turn) then again a further 180 ( half a turn) and your idle speed should be set correctly. Let me know how you get on
A couple of ideas, it could be a fuel tank breather issue, when it starts to die just try loosening the fuel cap, if the saw picks up again you will need to change the breather, the only other thing i can think of is a bad ignition that is breaking down when hot, the only aswer to this is to replace the ignition unit
Go on ebay and type in poulan chainsaw parts.They have a lot on there with pics. You should be able to find the right one.There are only about 3 different kinds.They usually sell for 10 to 20 bucks.
Results for a Poulan 4018WT Type 2 (WildThing)
That is excessive, make them repair it. Your saw is warranted for 1 year.
The IPL lists no oiler adjustment and the Operator's Manual doesn't mention any oiler adjustment. Manual http://weborder.husqvarna.com/order_static/doc/NOUS/NOUS2006/NOUS2006-P4018WT-952802029.pdf IPL http://weborder.husqvarna.com/order_static/doc/NIUS/NIUS2008/NIUS2008-P4018-545103414-952802151.pdf If you using any Bar Oil (30 weight with stuff added to make adhere to your bar and chain) and not a light weight motor oil I recommend you contact Poulan and make them repair it. Anything you attempt may void your warranty, do nothing without an official OkeyDokey. Get names, dates, and times in an e-mail for any official OkeyDokeys and save a copy them somewhere a computer crash won't wipe them out.
Contact Poulan here: Poulan.com The dash number of your serial number is the type. http://www.poulanpro.com/node4033.aspx or telephone during normal business hours EST here: Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers, Blowers, Edgers) 1.800.554.6723 Have your chainsaw within easy reach, they will want your serial number.
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