Poulan 530165399 instruction manual Important Points to Remember, Starting a Warm Engine

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Use only 15″ -- 18″ (40 -- 45 cm) of rope per pull.

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope. Starter Rope Handle

Left Hand on Front Handle

5.Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

OFF

HALF

FULL

Right Foot Through Rear Handle

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 the rope re- wind 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 the choke/fast idle lever in the FULL CHOKE 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 after running out of fuel)

NOTE: In the following steps, when the choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent, the correct throttle setting for starting 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 rope sharply 5 times with your right hand. Then, proceed to the next step.

NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step.

6.Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts.

7.Allow the engine to run for approximate- ly 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and re- lease the throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi- tion.

2.Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

3.Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the FULL CHOKE position to set the fast idle, then push the lever in to the HALF CHOKE position.

4.Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts.

5.Squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine)

The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls. Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in completely (to the OFF CHOKE position) and then following the warm engine starting procedure listed above. Ensure the ON/ STOP switch is in the ON position. Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 0.020″ (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized ser- vice dealer. Take your unit to the place of pur- chase if purchased from a servicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master service dealer.

SThis saw is equipped with a chain brake. The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs.

S The inertia--activated chain brake is activated if the front hand guard is pushed forward, either manually (by hand) or automatically (by sudden movement).

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Contents 530165399 12/8/05Plan Ahead Starting ReminderTions found in this manual Handle Fuel with Caution Operate Your SAW SafelyMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order KickbackAvoid Pinch-Kickback Reduce the Chance of KickbackMaintain Control Avoid Pull-InChain saws as set by Ansi B175.1 Kickback Safety FeaturesChain Brake and CKA Angle If your hand slips off the front handlebarAssembly Attaching the BAR & Chain If notChain Tension Adjusting the tensionChecking the tension Know Your Chain SAW ON/STOP Switch Throttle TriggerOperation ON/STOPPrimer Bulb Throttle LOCK-OUT Chain BrakeCHOKE/FAST Idle Lever Before Starting EngineDifficult Starting or starting a flooded engine Important Points to RememberStarting a Warm Engine Right Foot Through Rear HandleOperating Tips Braking function control Caution The chain brake must beInertia activating function control Tree Felling TechniquesCutting a Fallen Tree Felling Large TreesNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Important PointsLimbing and Pruning Important Points Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandBucking Without a Support LimbingService Cleaning the Spark ARREST- ING Screen Inspect and Clean Unit and DecalsClean AIR Filter Check Fuel Mixture LevelStorage Other Load Adjustment EngineEngine Empty fuel tank and refill withTions The U.S. Environmental Protection Electrolux Home PRODUCTS, INCConsequential Damages Electro

530165399 specifications

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