Poulan 530165399 Helpful Tip, Throttle Lock-Out, Chain Brake, Choke/Fast Idle Lever, Primer Bulb

THROTTLE LOCK-OUT		CHAIN BRAKE
The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be		The chain brake is a device designed to stop
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle		the chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-		activates automatically in the event of kick-
dentally squeezing the trigger.		back. The chain brake activates manually if the
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER		front hand guard is pushed forward. The chain
The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the		brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand
		guard back toward the front handle as far as
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex-
		possible.
tent for cold starting or after refueling. The
choke provides additional fuel to the engine		CHAIN TENSION
during cold starting.		It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the
PRIMER BULB		first 15 minutes of operation. You should check
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-		your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
buretor to provide quicker starting.		TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot during		In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it
		necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-		small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
low combustible material such as dry grass		kerosene.	Bar and chain oil must be free
or fuel to do so.		flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE		for adequate lubrication.
		Genuine Poulan PROR bar and chain oil is
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel		recommended to protect your unit against ex-
handling information in the safety rules sec-		cessive wear from heat and friction. Poulan
		PROR oil resists high temperature thinning.
tion of this manual before you begin. If you do
		If Poulan PROR bar and chain oil is not
not understand the fuel handling information
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help		available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
from someone that does understand the in-		S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
formation or call the customer assistance		cation.
help line at 1-800-554-6723.		S Always stop the engine before removing
FUELING ENGINE		the oil cap.
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly		IMPORTANT
		Experience indicates that alcohol--blended
when refueling.		fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or meth-
	HELPFUL TIP	anol) can attract moisture which leads to sepa-
		ration and formation of acids during storage.
	To obtain the correct oil mix	Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
	ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of	engine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-
	2-cycle synthetic oil into	lems, the fuel system should be emptied before
	one gallon of fresh gas.	storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
This engine is certified to operate on un-		tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline		lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic		next season. See STORAGE section for addi-
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be		tional information.
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater		CHAIN BRAKE
brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1		Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling
ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml)		the front hand guard back toward the front han-
of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso-		dle as far as possible. The chain brake must be
line. Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce (95		disengaged before cutting with the saw.
ml) container of Poulan/Weed Eater brand syn-
thetic	oil. Pour the entire contents of this con-	WARNING: The chain must		not
tainer	into 1 gallon (4 liters) of gasoline to	move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
achieve the proper fuel mixture.
		the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
DO NOT USE automotive or marine oil.
		BURETOR	ADJUSTMENT within	this
These oils will cause engine damage. When		manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on		muffler can cause serious burns.
the container. Always read and follow the
safety	rules listed under HANDLE FUEL	To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
WITH CAUTION.
		switch to the STOP position.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-		To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-		ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is

matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept	free to turn without contacting any object.
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.
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