THROTTLE |
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The THROTTLE | 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. |
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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. |
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tent for cold starting or after refueling. The |
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choke provides additional fuel to the engine | CHAIN TENSION |
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during cold starting. |
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PRIMER BULB |
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The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car- | your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN | ||||||
buretor to provide quicker starting. | TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section. |
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WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur- | In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it | ||||||
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a | |||||||
ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or | small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or | ||||||
allow combustible material such as dry | kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free | ||||||
grass or fuel to do so. |
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| flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil | ||||
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE | for adequate lubrication. |
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| Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is recom- | |||
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel | mended to protect your unit against exces- | ||||||
handling information in the safety rules sec- | sive wear from heat and friction. Poulan | oil | |||||
resists high temperature thinning. |
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tion of this manual before you begin. If you do |
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If Poulan bar and chain oil is not available, | |||||||
not understand the fuel handling information | |||||||
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help | use a good grade SAE 30 oil. |
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from someone that does understand the in- | S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri- | ||||||
formation or call the customer assistance | cation. |
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help line at |
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FUELING ENGINE |
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WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow- | IMPORTANT |
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Experience indicates that | |||||||
ly when refueling. |
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| fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or meth- | ||||
| HELPFUL TIP |
| anol) can attract moisture which leads to sepa- | ||||
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| 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- | ||||
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| one gallon of fresh gas. |
| storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas | ||||
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded |
| tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel | |||||
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be | lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel | ||||||
mixed with a good quality synthetic | next season. See STORAGE section for addi- | ||||||
cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ra- | tional information. |
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tio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand syn- | CHAIN BRAKE |
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thetic | oil is recommended. | A 40:1 ratio is | Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling | ||||
obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil | the front hand guard back toward the front han- | ||||||
with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. | dle as far as possible. The chain brake must be | ||||||
Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce (95 ml) | disengaged before cutting with the saw. |
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container of Poulan/WEED EATER brand syn- |
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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. DO NOT USE | |||||||
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR- | |||||||
automotive or marine oil. These oils will | |||||||
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within | this | ||||||
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel fol- | |||||||
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot | |||||||
low the instructions printed on the container. | |||||||
muffler can cause serious burns. |
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Always read and follow the safety rules listed |
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under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION. | To stop the engine move the ON/STOP | ||||||
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION | |||||||
switch to the STOP position. |
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The bar and chain require continuous lubri- |
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cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto- | To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the | |
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept | ||
ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is | ||
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and | ||
free to turn without contacting any object. | ||
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating | ||
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shown by smoke coming from the chain and/ |
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or discoloration of the bar. |
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