ON/STOP Switch

Throttle Trigger

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con- tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)

Starting Position

Starter Handle

Choke

Lever

Primer Bulb

Muffler

1.Set unit on a flat surface.

2.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

3.Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on de- cal (see illustration below).

Choke position decal

4.Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.

5.Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.

6.As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal (see illustration below).

Choke position decal

7.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start, repeat procedure 2 additional times.

NOTE: If engine still doesn’t start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.

8.Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se- conds, then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal (see illustration below). Al- low the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle trigger. NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

Choke position decal

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

2.Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly.

3.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.

4.Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.

NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex- cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded.

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530088129 specifications

The Poulan 530088129 is a high-performance chainsaw designed for both professional and hobbyist use, bringing a blend of efficiency, comfort, and advanced technology to the cutting experience. This model stands out with its powerful engine and features that make it suitable for a variety of tasks, from felling trees to trimming branches and cutting firewood.

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