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WARNING: Alternative fuels (not
gasoline) such as E--1 5 (15% alcohol), E--20
(20% alcohol), E--85 ( 85% alcohol) are NOT
classified as gasoline and are NOT approved
for usein 2--stroke gasoline engines. Use ofal-
ternative fuelswillcause problems such as: im-
proper clutch engagements, overheating, va-
por l ock, pow er l oss, lubrication deficiency,
deterioration o f fuel lines, gaskets and internal
carburetor components, etc. Alternative fuels
cause high moisture absorption into the fuel/oil
mixture leading to oil and fuel separation.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The ba r and chain require continuous lubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shownby smoke comingfromthe chainand/
or discoloration ofthe bar.In freezingweath-
er oil will thicken, making itnecessary to thin
bar and chain oil with a small amount (5 to
10%) of #1Diesel Fuel orkerosene. Bar and
chain oil must be free flowing for the oil sys-
temtopumpenough oilfor adequatelubrica-
tion.GenuinePoulanorPoulanPRO barand
chain oilis recommended toprotectyourunit
against excessive wear from heat and fric-
tion. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high
temperature t hinning.
If Poulanor PoulanPRO barand chainoilis
not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
S Never u sewaste oilfor barandchainlubri-
cation.
S Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
CHAIN BRA KE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling
the front hand guard back toward the front han-
dle as far as possible. Thechainbrake 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
or drop--start thechain saw .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.