OPERATION

KNOW YOUR PRUNER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Pruner

Shaft

 

 

Assist Handle

Muffler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coupler

 

 

 

Bar oil fill cap

 

 

Throttle Trigger

 

 

 

 

Chain

 

 

 

Spark Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primer Bulb

Bar

Bar nut

ON/STOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

 

 

 

Attachment Hanger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starter Handle

Start Lever

ON/STOP SWITCH

 

 

system by moving the start lever to the START

The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger

position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger

handle and is used to stop the engine. To stop

until the engine has started and runs. After the

the engine, push and release the engine ON/

engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up 5

STOP switch.

 

 

 

seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger

PRIMER BULB

 

 

 

to deactivate the starting system.

 

 

 

 

 

COUPLER

 

 

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-

 

 

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

The COUPLER enables optional attach-

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

ments to be installed on the unit.

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer

CHAIN TENSION

 

 

bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to

It is normal for a new chain to stretch during

its original form.

 

 

 

 

 

 

first 15 minutes of operation. You should

START LEVER

 

 

 

check your chain tension frequently. See

The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the

CHAIN TENSION in the SERVICE AND AD-

engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting

JUSTMENTS section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

 

 

synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.

Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic oil is

information in the safety rules before you be-

recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4

1-800-554-6723.

 

 

 

liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE

FUELING ENGINE

 

 

automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will

 

 

cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

instructions printed on container. Once oil is

added to gasoline, shake container momentarily

when refueling.

 

 

 

to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.

 

 

 

 

Always read and follow the safety rules relating

 

HELPFUL TIP

 

 

 

to fuel before fueling your unit.

 

 

To obtain the correct oil mix

 

CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in

ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of

 

your unit. This will cause permanent engine

2-cycle synthetic oil into

 

damage and void the limited warranty.

one gallon of fresh gas.

 

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This engine is certified to operate on

This engine requires the use of minimum 87

unleaded gasoline. Before operation, octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline. gasoline must be mixed with a good quality

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