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10
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 f uture reference.
Primer
bulb
Assist hand le
Starter handle
Throttle trigger
Start 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
Line trimmer
attachment
Shield
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 stop t he eng ine.
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 LEVER helps to suppl y fuel 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
ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE a ut omoti ve
oil or marine oil. These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions
printed on container. Once oil is added to
gasoline, shake container momentarily to
assure that the fuel is 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 from the chain and/or discolor-
ation of the bar. The oil output is automatically
metered during operation. Always fill the bar oil
tank when you fill the fuel tank.