Poulan Pro PP446ET Instruction Manual page 10

KNOW YOUR PRUNER
READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Pruner
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Shaft
Assist handle
Coupler _ X&
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Shoulder strap clamp
Starter handle
switch
Line trimmer Fuel mix
attachment Attachment hanger fill cap
Bar oil fill cap
Chain
Bar
Primer
bulb
Bar nut
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer bulb
by pressing it and allowing it to return to its origi-
nal form.
START LEVER
The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
Start lever Muffler
system by moving the start lever to the START
position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs. After the
engine starts, allow the engine to warm-up 5
seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger
to deactivate the starting system.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during
first 15 minutes of operation. You should
check your chain tension frequentIy. See
CHAIN TENSION in the SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
,_ WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
,_ WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP I
To obtain the correct oil mix I
J ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of I
2-cycle synthetic oil into I
one gallon of fresh gas. I
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded 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. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive
oil or marine oil. These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel. follow instructions
printed on container. Once oil is added to
gasoline, shake container momentarily to
assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel
before fueling your unit.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require lubrication. The chain
oiler provides continuous lubrication to the chain
and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank
when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 4.6 fl. oz.).
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
Too little oil will cause overheating shown by
smoke coming from the chain and/or discolor-
ation of the bar, The oil output is automatically
metered during operation. Always fill the bar oil
tank when you fill the fuel tank.
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