_WARNING:Remove
fuel cap s low*
lywhen refueling.
FUELING
ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline
must bemixed with agood quality
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled
engine o il
designed
tobemixed ata ratio o f40:1.
Poulan/Weed
Eater brand synthetic
oilis
recom mended.
Mix g asoline
and o il a t a ratio
of 4 0:!. A 40:1 r atio isobtained
by mixing 3.2
ounces
(95 ml) ofoil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of
unleaded
gasoline,
thcluded
with t his s aw is
a3.2 ouncecontainer
ofoil. P our the entire
contents
ofthis container
into 1gallon of
gasoline
toachieve
the
proper fuel mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These
oils will came engine damage. When mixing
fuel, follow instructions printed on container.
Once oil is addedto 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 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 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene.
Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing for the oil system to pure p 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. PoulanorPoulanPRO®
oilresists
high temperature thinning.
If Poulan or
Poulan PRO®
bar and chain oil is not
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
• Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubd-
cation.
• Always stop the engine before removing
the o_Icap.
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 fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let if run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season.
See STORAGE section for eddb
tional information.
m_IbWARNIN_:
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" of rope per pull,
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter rope handle
"_
Left hand
,,t.--
on front
Right foot through rear handle
IMPORTANT
POINTS TO REMEMBER
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 letthe 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 cut material with the choke/
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING
A COLD
ENGINE
(or
warm
engine
after
running
out of
fuel)
NOTE:
th 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.
ON/STOP SWITCH
(SIDE VIEW)
.._
ON
STOP
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent
(to the FULL CHOKE position).
3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4. Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand 5 times Then, proceed to the
next step.
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.
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