Poulan Pro 380 Operator's Manual page 8

Poulan Pro_; barand chain o ilis not
available, use agood grade SAE 3 0 oil.
• Never use w aste oil for b ar and c hain lubri-
cation.
• Always stop t he engine before removing
the oil c ap.
Oil C ap Fuel mix cap
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol-blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
shouM be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run untii the fuet lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for addi-
tiona_ information.
_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 within this
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" of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
handle
Left hand
front
handle
Right foot through rear handle
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
slowIy.
For cotd weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
• MoveON/STOPswitct_totheON position.
• Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent.
ON/STOP ON
SWITCH
STOP
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
It(SIDE VIEW)
Choke/Fast OFF FULL
Idle Lever
• Press the throttle lock with your right hand.
Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger;
Press and hoid the fast idle lock with your
forefinger; release the throttle trigger.
NOTE: If the throttle trigger is squeezed
during starting, it will be necessary to reset
the fast idle lock.
• Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand a maximum of 10 times.
• Push the choke/fast idle lever in complete-
ly (to the OFF CHOKE position).
• Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
• Allow the engine to run for approximately 5
seconds. Then, squeeze and release the
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE:
• MoveON/STOPswitchtotheON position.
• Press the throttle lock with your right hand.
Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger;
Press and hold the fast idle lock with your
forefinger; release the throttle trigger.
• Be sure choke/fast idle lever is in the OFF
CHOKE position.
• Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
• Squeezeand releasethethrottletrigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure the ON/
STOP switch is in the ON position.
Starting could require pulling the starter rope
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.