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Guide Bar
Chain Brake Nuts
Cylinder Cover
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever
Chain
Brake
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Adjusting
Screw
Chain
Catcher
ON/STOP S WITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop t he
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
The THR O TTLE L O C KO U T m us t be presse d
before you can squeeze the throttle trigger.
This feature prevents you from accidentally
squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The c ho ke and fa s t id le are se t by pulling the
CHOKE/FAST IDLE L EVER out fully for cold
or refueled st ar ting. The choke provides addi-
tional fuel t o t he engine during cold s tar ting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is adevice designed to
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of
kickback. The chain brake ac tivates manu-
ally if the front hand guardis pushedforward.
The chain brakeis disengaged by pulling the
front hand guard back toward the f ront han-
dle as far as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
Itisnormalforanewchain tostretch dur ingfirst
30 minutes of operation. Yo u should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the SER VIC E AND AD-
JUSTMENTS s ection.
WARNING:
Muffler is very hot dur-
ing andafter use. Donot touch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.
FUELING & LUBRICATION
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slow-
ly when refueling.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gas oline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We
recommend Poulan or Poulan Pro
R
brand
oil. If you do not use this oil, use a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled oil designed to be
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). DO NOT USE
automotive or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed onthe container. Always
read and follow the safety rules listed under
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain r equire 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 bysmokecoming 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 (5to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing for the oil system topump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
Genuine Poulan or Poulan Pro
R
bar and
chain oil is recommended toprotect yourunit
against excessive wear from heat and
friction. Poulan or Poulan Pro
R
oil resists
high temperature thinning. If Poulan or
Poulan Pro
R
bar and chain oil is not
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oi l.
S
Never usewaste oilforbar and chainlubri-
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 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