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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR PRUNER
READ THIS I NSTRUCTION MANUALAND SAFETYRULES BEFORE OPERAT ING YOURUNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
A
ssist handle
Shaft
Coupler
Pruner
Chain
Bar
Bar oil fill cap
Bar nut
Shoulder strap clamp
Attachment hanger
Line trimmer
attachment
Shield
Extension shaft
(Pruner use only)
Primer bulb
Starter handle
Start
lever
Muffler
Throttle
trigger
ON/STOP switch
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. To stop
the engine, push and release the engine ON/
STOP switch.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
Thisallowsyoutostarttheenginewithfewer
pulls onthestarterrope. Activate theprimerbulb
by pressing itand allo wing itto return to i ts orig i-
nal form.
START L EVER
The STA RT L EVER help s to supply fue l to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
system by mo ving the start le ver 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, t hen 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 frequently. See
CHAIN TENSION in theSERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure toread the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If youdo 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
Toobtain thecorrect oilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2-- cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
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 EA TER brand synthetic oil is
recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtainedby mixing 3.2
fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
automoti ve oil or m arine oil. These oils will
cause 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 fueli ng your uni t.