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FUELING & LUBRICATION
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slow-
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. (A 40:1
ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil
with 1gallon of unleaded gasoline). DONOT
USE automotive or boat oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel fol-
low the instructions printed o n the container.
Always read andfollow 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 bysmoke coming from thechain 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 to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
Genuine Poulan
R
barandchain oil isrecom-
mended to protect your unit against exces-
sive wear from heat and friction. Poulan
R
oil resists high temperature thinning. If Pou-
lan
R
bar andchain oil isnot available, usea
good grade SAE 30 oil.
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Never usewaste oil forbar andchain 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 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 t he
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.
STARTING
WARNING:
The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the c hain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. Ahot
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.
Hold saw f irmly while pulling starter rope
.
Use only 15”--18” of rope per pull.
Left hand
on front
handle
Right foot through rear handle
Starter rope handle
IMPORTANTPOINTS T OREMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, donot 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 let the rope re-
wind slowly.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to cut m aterial with
thefast idlelock button inthe locked position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
ON/STOP SWITCH
ON
STOP
(SIDE VIEW)
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MoveON/STOPswitch tothe ONposition.
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Pull choke knob out to t he full extent.
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Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
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Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With
thumb press fast idle lock down; then re-
lease throttle trigger.
Fast idle lock button
Choke knob
Throttle
trigger
Throttle
lock--out
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Sharply pull the starter ropehandle 5times
with your right hand.
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Push the choke knob in completely (to the
OFF position); pull the starterrope until the
engine starts.
OFF FULL
CHOKE
Choke knob
(SIDE VIEW)