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recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio isobtained by mixing3.2
ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE a utomoti v e
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 = 4.6fl. 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.
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 andchain oilis no tavailable, 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)canattractmoisture whichleads to
separationandformation ofacids during stor-
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,
starttheengine andletitrun untilthefuellines
and carburetor areempty. Usefresh fuelnext
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleanerproductsinthefueltank orpermanent
damagemay occur. See the ST ORAGE sec-
tion for additional information.
HOW TO STOP YOU R 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 m ake contact with any object while start-
ingtheengine. Never tryto startthe unitwhen
the guide bar is in a cut. Avoid any contact
with the muf fler. A hot muf flercan cause seri-
ous burns.
Starting position
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.
STARTINGACOLDENGINE
NOTE:
DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
until the engine ha s started and runs.
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. M oveON/OFF switch tothe ON position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. M ove the start lever to the ST AR T posi-
tion.
Primer Bulb
Start Lever
Starter Handle
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine starts and runs.
6. Allow unit to run for 10--15 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen-
gage the starting system.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. M oveON/OFF switch tothe ON position.
2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
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.