Poulan PP446 Helpful Tip, Know Your Pruner, On/Off Switch, Primer Bulb, Coupler, Chain Tension

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.

			Assist Handle		ON/OFF Switch
Pruner			Coupler
		Shaft	Shoulder Strap Clamp
						Fuel mix
Attachment Hanger			Starter Handle			fill cap
	Bar oil fill cap						Primer
Chain							Bulb
			Throttle Trigger
				Choke
Bar	Bar nut			Lever			Muffler
ON/OFF SWITCH			moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger			position. After the engine attempts to start, move
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the			the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.			Once engine has started, move the choke lever
PRIMER BULB			to the OFF CHOKE position.
			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
CHOKE
			check your chain tension frequently. See
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine			CHAIN TENSION in the SERVICE AND AD-
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by			JUSTMENTS section.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE			Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is
			recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel			of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
information in the safety rules before you be-			ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,			unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call			oil or marine oil. These oils will cause engine
1-800-554-6723.			damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions
FUELING ENGINE			printed on container. Once oil is added to
			gasoline, shake container momentarily to
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly			assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
			read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel
when refueling.			before fueling your unit.

HELPFUL TIP

To obtain the correct oil mix ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of 2-cycle synthetic oil into one gallon of fresh 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.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION

The bar and chain require lubrication. The chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to the chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 4.6 fl. oz.). 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 discolor- ation of the bar. The oil output is automatically metered during operation. Always fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank.

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