Chain Brake - Poulan Pro PP3516AVX Instruction Manual

10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or kerosene. Bar and
chain oil must be free flowing for the oil sys-
tem to pump enough oil for adequate lubrica-
tion. Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and fric-
tion. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high
temperature thinning.
If Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is
not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
cation.
S Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol- -blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or meth-
anol) can attract moisture which leads to sepa-
ration and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-
lems, the fuel system should be emptied before
storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.

CHAIN BRAKE

Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling
the front hand guard back toward the front han-
dle as far as possible. The chain brake must be
disengaged before cutting with the saw.
WARNING:
The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the
ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is
free to turn without contacting any object.
Use only 15" - - 18" (40 - - 45 cm) of
rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter Rope Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
WARNING:
Do not attempt to throw
or drop- -start the chain saw. Doing so will put
the operator at risk of serious injury due to
loss of control of the chain saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap
back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind
slowly. For cold weather starting, start the unit
at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE:
the choke/fast idle lever in the FULL CHOKE
position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
NOTE:
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
within this
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
3. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).
4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with
your right hand. Then, proceed to the
next step.
NOTE:
to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the
Left Hand
HALF CHOKE position.
on Front
Handle
6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your
right hand until the engine starts.
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Do not attempt to cut material with
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1- - 800- - 554- - 6723.
In the following steps, when the
IGNITION
SWITCH
ON
STOP
Choke
Lever
If the engine sounds as if it is trying
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
OFF
HALF
FULL