Poulan 530088740 ON/STOP Switch Chain Brake, Throttle Trigger, Throttle Lockout, Chain Tension

		Cylinder Cover
	Throttle			Chain
Rear	Lockout		Adjusting	Direction
			Screw	of Travel
Handle

Throttle	Choke/	Chain	Chain	Chain Brake Nuts	Guide Bar
Trigger	Fast Idle
	Lever	Brake	Catcher

ON/STOP SWITCH			CHAIN BRAKE
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the			The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
engine.			stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
THROTTLE TRIGGER			brake activates automatically in the event of
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine			kickback. The chain brake activates manu-
			ally if the front hand guard is pushed forward.
speed.
			The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
			front hand guard back toward the front han-
The THROTTLE LOCKOUT must be pressed			dle as far as possible.
before you can squeeze the throttle trigger.			CHAIN TENSION
This feature prevents you from accidentally
			It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first
squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER			30 minutes of operation. You should check
			your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the
			TENSION under the SERVICE AND AD-
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold			JUSTMENTS section.
or refueled starting. The choke provides addi-
tional fuel to the engine during cold starting.			WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-
PRIMER BULB			ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the			allow combustible material such as dry
carburetor to provide quicker starting.			grass or fuel to do so.
			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
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-			small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
ly when refueling.			kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
			flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil
FUELING ENGINE
			for adequate lubrication.
This engine is certified to operate on			Genuine Poulan or Poulan ProR bar and
unleaded gasoline. Before	operation,		chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality			against excessive wear from heat and
2-cycle air-cooled engine	oil.	We	friction. Poulan or Poulan ProR oil resists
recommend Poulan or Poulan ProR brand			high temperature	thinning. If Poulan or
oil. If you do not use this oil, use a good			Poulan ProR	bar and chain oil is not
quality 2-cycle air-cooled oil designed to be			available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
mixed at a ratio of 40:1 (A 40:1 ratio is			S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
obtained by mixing 3.2 onces of oil with 1			cation.
gallon of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT USE			S Always stop the engine before removing
automotive or boat oil. These oils will cause			the oil cap.
engine damage. When mixing fuel follow the			IMPORTANT
instructions printed on the container. Always
			Experience indicates that alcohol--blended
read and follow the safety rules listed under
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.			fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION			methanol) can attract moisture which leads
			to separation and formation of acids during
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-			storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-			system of an engine while in storage. To
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept			avoid engine problems, the fuel system
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and			should be emptied before storage for 30
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating			days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

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