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10%) of #1Diesel Fuel orkerosene. Bar and
chain oil must be free flowing for the oil sys-
temto pumpenoughoil for adequatelubrica-
tion.GenuinePoulanor PoulanPRO barand
chain oilis recommendedtoprotect yourunit
against excessive wear from heat and fric-
tion. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high
temperature t hinning.
IfPoulanor PoulanPRO barand chainoilis
not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
S Never u sewaste oilforbar andchainlubri-
cation.
S Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol--blen ded
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or meth-
anol) can attract moisture which leads to sepa-
ration and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can da mag e the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-
lems,thefuelsystemshouldbe emptie dbefore
storage for 30 days or l onger. Drain th e gas
tank, start the 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.
CHAIN BRA KE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling
the front hand guard back toward the front han-
dle as far as possible.The chainbrake must be
disengaged before cutting with the saw .
WARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT w ithin this
manual. A void contact with themuffler. Ahot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
T o start the engine hold the saw firmly on the
ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is
free to turn without contacting a ny ob ject.
Left Hand
on Front
Handle
Starter Rope Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Use only 15″ -- 1 8 ″ (40 -- 45 cm) o
f
rope per pull.
WARNING: Do notattemptto throw
ordrop--startthe chainsaw. Doingso willput
the operator at risk of serious injury due to
loss of control of the chain saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not 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 t he rope rewind
slowly . For cold weather starting, start the unit
at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger .
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with
thechoke/fastidle lever intheFULLCHOKE
position.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE ( or
warm engine aft er running o ut of
fuel)
NOTE:
In the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting forstarting
is set automatically .
IGNITION
SWITCH
ON
STOP
Choke
Lever
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
3. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).
4. Pull the starter ropesharply 5 times with
your right hand. Then, proceed t o the
next step.
NOTE: If theengine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the
HALF CHOKE position.
OFF
HALF
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
FULL
6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your
right hand until the engine starts.