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FUELING & LUBRICATION
WARNING:
Remove fuel capslow-
ly when refueling.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We
recommend Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil. If
you do not use this oil, use a good quality
2-cycleair-cooled oildesigned tobe mixed at
a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 onces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline. Included with this s awis
a 3.2 ounce container of Poulan/Weed Eater
brand oil. Pour the entire contents of this
container into 1gallon of gasoline to achieve
the proper fuel mixture.
DO NOTUSE 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 L UBRICATION
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 o f oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shown bysmoke coming from the chain and/
or discoloration of the bar.
In freezing weather oil will thicken, m aking it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small a mount (5to 10%) 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
R
bar and chain oil is
recommended to protect your unit against
excessive wear from heat and friction.
Poulan
R
oil resists high temperature
thinning. I f Poulan
R
bar and chain oil is not
available, use a good grade S AE 30 oil.
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Never usewaste oil for barand chain lubri-
cation.
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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 l eads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can dam age 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 unt il the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
STARTING
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 c ontact w ith 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 o n
the ground as illustrated. Make sure the
chain is free to turn without contacting any
object.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rop
e
Use only 15”---18” of rope per pull.
Left hand
on front
handle
Right foot through rear handle
Starter rope handle
IMPORTANTPOINTS TOREMEMBER
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. Holdthe handle and let the roperewind
slowly.
For cold w eather 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 posi-
tion.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel):
NOTE:
In the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the f ull
extent, the correct t hrottle setting for starting
is set automatically.
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MoveON/STOPswitch tothe ONposition.
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Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent.
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Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
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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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Push the choke/fast idle lever in complete-
ly (to the OFF position).
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Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
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Allow the engine torun for approximately 5
seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to al low engine to return to
idle speed.