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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR PRUNER

READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca tion ofthe v arious controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref erence.
PrimerBulb
Assist Handle
Throttle Trigger
Start Lever
Spark Plug
Sha
f
tMu
f
f
ler
ON/STOP
Switch
Coupler
Starter Handle
Attachment Hanger
Chain
Bar
Bar oil fill cap
Bar nut
Pruner

ON/STOPSWITCH

The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. To stop
the engine, push and release the engine ON/
STOP switch.

PRIMER BULB

ThePRIMER B ULB removes air f rom the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
Thisallow s you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulbby pres sing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.

STARTLEVER

The STARTLEVER helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
systemby moving thestart lever to theSTART
position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs. After the
engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up 5
seconds, then fully squeeze the throttl e trigger
to deactivate the starting system.

COUPLER

The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to s tretch during
first 15 minutes of operation. Yous hould
check your chain tension frequently. See
CHAINTENSION in the SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section.

BEFORE STARTINGENGINE

WARNING: Be sure t o read the fuel
informationin the s afety rules before you be-
gin.If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING: Remov ef uel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
onegallon of f resh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic oil is
recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
of40:1. A40:1 ratio is obtained by mix ing3.2
fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container. Once oil is
addedto gasoline, shak e container momentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel beforefueling your unit.
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.