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Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat an d fric-
tion. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high
temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan
PRO bar and chain oilis not available, usea
good grade SAE 30 oil.
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain
lubrication.
S Always stop the engine before removing
the o il cap.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using e thanol or
methanol)canattract moisturewhichleadsto
separationandformationofacids duringstor-
age. Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system
ofanengine whileinstorage. Toavoidengine
problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
age for 30days orlonger. Drain the gas tank,
startthe engineandlet itrununtilthefuellines
and carburetor areempty. Usefresh fuelnext
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleanerproductsinthefueltank orpermanent
damage mayoccur. See the ST ORAGE sec-
tion for additional information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
ON/OFF Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: Make sure the chain will
not make contact with any object while starting
the engine. Never try to start the unit when the
guide bar is in a cut. Avoid any contact with the
muffler . A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
Starting Position
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE:
DO NOT squeeze the throttletrigger
until the engine has started and runs.
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. MoveON/OFFswitch tothe ONposition.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move the start lever to the START posi-
tion.
Start
Lever
Starter Handle
Primer Bulb
Muffler
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
6. Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then fully
squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage
the starting system.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. M oveON/OFF switch tothe ON position.
2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
engine runs smoothly.
3. Pullstarter rope sharply while squeezing
throttle trigger until engine runs.
NOTE: Normally, the warm starting proce-
dure can be used within 5--10 minutes after
the unit is turned OFF. If the unit sits formore
than 10 minutes without being ran, it will be
necessary to start the unit by following the
steps under STAR TING A COLD ENGINE or
following the starting instruction steps shown
on the unit.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Move
the start lever to the RUN position and fully
squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter han-
dlerepeatedly whilesqueezing throttletrigger
until engine starts and runs. This could re-
quire pulling the starter handle many times,
depending on how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger PP 1000E.......................
Cultivator PP2000T....................
Blower PP3000B......................
Brushcutter PP4000C..................
WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddis-
connect spark plug beforeremoving orinstal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING PRUNER ATTACH-
MENT, LINE TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT, OR OTHER OPT IONAL AT-
TACHMENTS
CAUTION:
When removing orinstalling at-
tachments, place the uniton aflat surface for
stability .
1. Loo sen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.