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BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
handling
information
in the safety rules sec-
tion of this manual before you begin. If you do
not understand
the fuel handling
h_formation
do not attempt to fuel your
unit. Seek help
from someone
that does understand
the h_-
formation
or carl the customer
assistance
help line at 1-800-554-6723.
FUELING
ENGINE
WARNIN G:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL
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To obtain th e correct oilmix
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r/ ratio,
pour 8.2 ounces
of
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synthetic
oil into
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one gallon of fresh gas.
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is certified
to operate
on un-
leaded gasoline.
Before
operation,
gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycle
air-cooled
engine oil designed
to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed
Eater
brand synthetic
oil is recommended.
A 40:1
ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml)
of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded
gaso-
lh_e. Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce (95
ml) container of Poulan/Weed Eater brand syn-
thetic oil. Pour the entire contents of this con-
tainer into 1 gallon (4 liters)
of gasoline
to
achieve the prober fuel mixture.
DO NOT
USE
automotive
or marine
oil
These oils will cause engine damage.
When
mixing fuel foilow the instructions
printed on
the container.
Always
read and follow
the
safety
rules
fisted
under
HANDLE
FUEL
WITH CAUTION.
BAR
AND
CHAIN
LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous
lubri-
cation.
Lubrication
is provided
by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly
ruin the bar and
chain.
Too littIe oil will cause
overheating
shown by smoke coming from the chain and/
or discoloration
of the bar.
In freezing
weather oil will thicken,
making it
necessary
to thin bar and chain
oil with a
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene.
Bar and chain
oil must be free
flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil
for adequate
lubrication.
Genuine
Poulan PRO_;
bar and chain oil is
recommended
to protect your unit against ex-
cessive wear from heat and friction.
Poulan
PRO®
oil resists high temperature
thinning.
If Poulan
PROn;
bar and chain oil is eat
available,
use a good grade BAE 30 oil.
• Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
cation.
• Always
stop the engine
before removing
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
Experience
indicates
that alcohol-blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethaeo] or mett_-
anal) can attract moisture which leads to sepa-
ration and formation
of acids during storage.
This engine
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
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" (40 - 45 cm) of
rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter Rope Handle
Left Hand
on Front
Handle
Right Foot Through
Rear Handle
IMPORTANT
POINTS
TO REMEMBER
When pulfing 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 re-
wind slowly.
For cold weather
starting,
start the unit at
PULL CHOKE;
allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing
the throttle trigger.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to cut material with
the choke/fast
idle lever in the FULL OH O KE
position.
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HELPFUL
TIP
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!f your engine still does not
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start
after following
these
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instructions,
pleas e
carl I
1-800-554-5723.
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STARTING
A
COLD
ENGINE
(or
warm
engine
after
running
out
of
fuel)
NOTE:
In the following
steps,
when the
choke/fast
idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
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