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WARNING:
Remove fuelcaps_o wI
ly when refueling.
FUELING
ENGINE
This engine
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,
A40:1
ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil
with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline.
Included
with this saw is a 3.2 ounce container of Pou-
lan/Weed Eater brand synthetic
oil. Pour the
entire contents of this container into 1 gallon of
gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive
or boat oil. These
oils will cause engine damage,
When mixing
fuel 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
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 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 t 0%) 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 ® bar and chain oil is recom-
mended to protect your unit against exces-
sive wear from heat and friction.
Poulan ®
oil resists high temperature
thinning.
If Pou-
lan ® bar and chain oil is 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 alcobel-bleoded
fuels
called
gasohol
or using ethanol
or
methanol)
can attract mo sture wh oh 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
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.
_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 t5"-18"
of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope
Starter rope handle
!
Left hand
on front
handle
9
Right foot through rear handle
IMPORTANT
POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the
full extent otthe
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.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to cut material with
the fast idle lock button in the locked position.
STARTING
A
COLD
ENGINE
(or
warm
engine
after
running
out
of
fuel)
ON/STOP
SWITCH
(SIDE VIEW)
ON
STOP
• Move ON/STOP switch to tbe ON pesition,
• Pull choke knob out to the full extent,
• Slowly press primer bulb 6 times,
• Squeeze
and hold throttle
trigger.
With
thumb press fast idle lock down; then re-
lease throttle trigger.
Fast idle lock button_,L_
Throttle _
Iock-ou
Th rot t le _______C
be ke knob
trigger
• Sharply pull the starter rope handle 5times
with your right hand. Then, proceed tothe
next step.
NOTE:
If the engine sounds as if it is try-
ing to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling
and immediately
proceed to the next step,
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