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Adjusting the tension:

Chain tension is very important. Chain
stretches during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.
Youcan adjust chain tension by loosening
the bar clamp nuts and turning adjusting
screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on the bar.
SIf chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw
1/4 turn counterclockwise.
SIf chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw
1/4 turn clockwise.
SLiftup the tip of the bar and tighten the bar
clamp nuts with the assembly tool.
SRecheck chain tension. Tension is correct
when chain does not sag below the bar
but still can be moved around the bar.
Lifts only 1/8 of an inch from bar.
Adjusting
Screw
FUELING & LUBRICATION

FUELING ENGINE

This engine is certified to operat e on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We
recommend Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil . If
you do not use this oil, use a good quality
2-cycleair-cooled oil designed to be mixed at
a ratio of 40:1 (A 40:1 ratio isobt ained by
mixing 3.2 onces of oil with 1 gal lon of
unleaded gasoline). When mixing f uel follow
the instructions printed on the container.
Always read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuel before fueling yourunit .

BARAND CHAIN LUBRICATION

The bar and chain require continuous lu-
brication. Lubrication is provided by the au-
tomaticoiler 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 f rom the chain
and/or discoloration of the bar.
Infreezing weather oil will thicken, making it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
smallamount (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 or POULAN PRO bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your
unit against excessive wear from heat and
friction. POULAN or POULAN PRO oil resists
high temperature thinning. If POULAN or
POULAN PRO bar and chain oil is not
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
SNever use waste oil for bar and chain lu-
brication.
SAlways stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
Oil Cap Fuel mix cap
STARTING
WARNING: The chain must not move
when the engine runs at idle speed. If the
chainmoves at idle speed refer to CARBUR E-
TOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid
contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
To sto p the e ngi ne move the switch to the
STOP or OFF position.
To st art t he en gine hold the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated below. Make sure
the chain is free to turnwithout contacting
any object.
SMove switch to the STARTor ON position.
IGNITION
SWITCH ON

OFF

(START)
(STOP)
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Use only 15”--18” of rope per pull.

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
theroperewindslowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at
full choke; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
Do not cut material with the choke lever at
the FULL position.