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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR PR UNER
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. S ave t his manu al for f uture reference.
Primer
Bulb
Assist Handle
Starter Handle
Throttle Trigger
Choke
Lever
Shaft
Muffler
ON/OFF Switch
Coupler
Pruner
Chain
Bar
Bar oil fill cap
Bar nut
Fuel mix
fill cap
Shoulder Strap Clamp
Attachment Hanger
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger
handle andis used to stop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to s top the engi ne.
PRIMER BULB
ThePRIMER BULBremoves airfromthecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine withfewer
pulls on the starter r ope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE hel ps to supply f uel to the engine
to aid in cold starting . Activate the choke b y
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.After theengineattempts tostart, move
the choke lever to t he HALF CHOKE p osition.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE position.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new c hain 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.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed w ith 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. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtainedby mixing 3.2
ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of
unleadedgasoline.DO NOTUSEautomotive
oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container.
Once oil is adde d t o gasoline, shake container
momentarily to assure that thefuel i s thoroughly
mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The barand chain require lubrication. Thechain
oiler provides continuous lubrication tothechain
and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank
when you fill the fueltank (Capacity = 4 .6 fl.oz.).
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
Too little oil will cause overheating shown by
smoke coming f rom the chain and/ or discolor-
ation of the ba r . The oil output is automatically
metered d uring operation. Always fill the bar oil
tank when you f ill the f uel tank.
Genuine PoulanR or Poulan PROR bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and fric-
tion. PoulanR or Poulan PROR oil resists
high temperature thinning. If PoulanR or
Poulan PROR bar and chain oil is not avail-
able, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.