Starting And Stopping; Starting A Cold And Warm Engine; Difficult Starting; Chain Brake - Poulan Pro pp5020 Instruction Manual And Quick Start Manual

CHAIN BRAKE

Ensure chain brake is unlocked by pulling the front
hand guard back toward the front handle as far as
possible. The chain brake must be unlocked before
cutting with the saw.
a WARNING: The chain must not move when
the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain
moves at idle speed refer to CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT within this manual.
a WARNING: 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.
a 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: 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.
NOTE: For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up before
squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with the choke
lever in the FULL CHOKE position.
HELPFUL TIP: If your engine still does not start
after following these instructions, please call
customer support.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE: In the following steps, when the choke lever
is pulled out to the full extent, the correct throttle
setting for starting is set automatically.
• The chain brake must be locked when the chain saw

STARTING AND STOPPING

is started. Lock the brake by moving the front hand
guard forward.
• Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.
• Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the
chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot
through the rear handle.
NOTE: There is a simplified start reminder with
illustrations to describe each step on the rear edge
of the saw.
1. Press the primer 10 times. The bulb does need not
to be completely filled with fuel.
2. Pull the choke lever out to the full choke position.
3. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and
pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a
resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then pull
firmly and rapidly 5 times.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start
before the 5th pull, stop pulling and immediately
proceed to the next step.
4. Push the choke lever to the half choke position.
5. Pull the starter handle firmly and rapidly until the
engine starts.
Allow the engine to run for approximately 30 seconds.
Then, squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow
engine to return to idle speed.
NOTE: Ensure chain brake is unlocked by pulling
the front hand guard back toward the front handle
as far as possible. The chain brake must be
unlocked before cutting with the saw. The chain saw
is now ready for use.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Follow steps 1,2,4 and 5 in the cold engine starting
instructions.
a WARNING! Long term inhalation of the
engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist
and dust from sawdust can represent a
health risk.

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 pushing the choke lever
in completely (to the OFF CHOKE position) and then
following the warm engine starting procedure.
Ensure 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 customer
support.
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