You need to tighten the chain. Loosen the nuts that hold the blade on just a little, then look on the inside of the blade. You will see a screw to tighten the blade. The chain should not be tight. There should be a little space between the chain and the bar. You should not be able to see the guide teeth of the chain. Just about 1/32 of an inch. When you tighten the blade back up, if you had it too lose, it will tighten the chain back to, too tight.
SOURCE: Chain slips off bar
I would suggest adjusting the tension and cleaning and debris along the chain path (guide bar).
Here's the manual for Poulan PP4218AV =>
http://72.3.225.179/manuals/165555e.pdf
Look at page 6-7 for instructions to adjust the chain tension and page 16 for cleaning the guide bar.
Here's the link to other Poulan Products =>
http://www.poulanpro.com/poulanpro/manualSearchPrepare.do
SOURCE: Craftman,36cc, 18" Gas Power Saw Blade
Go to a home improvement store and buy a new chain, they are cheap!
SOURCE: craftman 42cc chainsaw, need to know how to fix
remove bar and chain, run saw to see if oil seeps, if so need to clean bar well
SOURCE: when idling chain keeps turning
if this is happening, then your chainsaw is just idling to fast, you need to turn down the idle speed a little. on the carby, there are 3 screws, 2 small (H), (L), and a larger screw is the idle speed one, turn anti - clockwise to reduce idle speed.
Hope this helps.
SOURCE: Need owners manual for 2.2cu in sears craftman chainsaw
Download the PDF version from http://www.hammerwall.com/Manuals/Craftsman/Description/358.352161/Craftsman%2016%20Inch%20Bar%20Gas%20Chain%20Saw/L0708268/
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