WARNING: If the saw is operated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury to the operator and/or damage the chain mak- ing it unusable.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Muffler is very hot during and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al- low combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel handling information in the safety rules sec- tion of this manual before you begin. If you do not understand the fuel handling information do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help from someone that does understand the in- formation or call the customer assistance help line at
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtain the correct oil mix ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in your unit. This will cause permanent engine damage and void the limited warranty.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine requires the use of minimum 87 octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
IMPORTANT
Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can cause major engine performance and durability problems.
WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gas- oline) such as
lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterio- ration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carbu- retor components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mix- ture leading to oil and fuel separation.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar 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 shown by smoke coming from the chain and/ or discoloration of the bar.
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil for adequate lubrication.
Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is recom- mended to protect your unit against excessive wear from heat and friction. Poulan oil resists high temperature thinning.
If Poulan bar and chain oil is not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
SNever use waste oil for bar and chain lubri- cation.
SAlways stop the engine before removing the oil cap.
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front han- dle as far as possible. The chain brake 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 within this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object.
Use only 15″
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope. Starter Rope Handle
Left Hand on Front Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
WARNING: Do not attempt to throw or
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