FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lu- brication. Lubrication is provided by the auto- matic oiler 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 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 small amount (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 ProR bar and chain oil is recommended to protect your unit against excessive wear from heat and friction. Poulan or Poulan ProR oil resists high temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan ProR bar and chain oil is not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
SNever use waste oil for bar and chain lubri- cation.
S Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap.
Oil Cap | Fuel mix cap |
WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR- BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object.
Use only
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope. Starter rope handle
Left hand
on front handle
Right foot through rear handle
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 the rope rewind slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/ fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)
SMove ON/STOP switch to the ON position. S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent.
ON/STOP | ON |
SWITCH |
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IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that
8
STOP
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
(SIDE VIEW)
Choke/Fast OFF FULL Idle Lever