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WARNING:
Remove fuelcap slow-
ly
when refueling.
FUELING
ENGINE
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 ra-
tio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED
EATER brand syn-
thetic oil is recommended.
A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces
(95 ml) of oil
with I gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.
In-
cluded with this saw is a 3.2 ounce container of
Poulan/WEED
EATER
brand synthetic
eil.
Pour the entire contents of this container into 1
gallon of gasoline to achieve
the prober fuel
mixture. DO NOT USE automotive
or marine
oil.
These
oils wilt cause engine
damage.
When
mixing
fuet follow
the
instructions
printed
on the container.
Always
read and
follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE
FUEL WITH CAUTION.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous
_ubri-
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 little 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 oit system to pump enough oil
for adequate
lubrication.
Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain
oil is recommended
to protect your unit against
excessive
wear from heat and friction. Poulan
or Poulan PRO
oil resists high temperature
thinning.
If Poulan or Poulan PRO
bar and chain ellis
not available,
use a good grade SAE 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
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
fuet 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.
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duJWARNING:
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" (38 - 45 cm) of
rope per pull,
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter
rope.
Starter Rope Handle
!
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on Front
Right Foot Through
Rear Handle
IMPORTANT
POINTS
TO REMEMBER
When pul}ing 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:
Do not attempt to cut material with
the choke/fast
idle lever in the FU LLCHOKE
position.
STARTING
A COLD
ENGINE
(or warm
engine
after
running
out of fuel)
NOTE:
In the following
steps,
when the
choke/fast
idte lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
ON/STOP
SWITCH
(
._%_ ,SIDE VIEW)
ON
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STOP
1.
Move ON/STOP
switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2.
Pull choke/fast
idle lever out to the full
extent (to the FULL CHOKE
position).
3.
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4.
Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with
your
right hand. Then.
proceed
to the
next step.
NOTE:
Ifthe engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and
immediately
proceed
to the next step.
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