Poulan 952802144 Helpful Tip, On/Stop Switch, Chain Brake, Throttle Trigger, Throttle Lock-Out

		Cylinder Cover			Chain
					Brake
	Throttle				Chain
Rear	Lockout				Direction
					of Travel
Handle
					Guide Bar
Throttle					Chain
		Clutch	Adjusting	Bar	Catcher
Trigger		Cover
			Wheel	Knob
ON/STOP SWITCH					CHAIN BRAKE
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the					The chain brake is a device designed to stop
engine.					the chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake
THROTTLE TRIGGER					activates automatically in the event of kick-
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine					back. The chain brake activates manually if the
speed.					front hand guard is pushed forward. The chain
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT					brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand
					guard back toward the front handle as far as
The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be
					possible.
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle
					CHAIN TENSION
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-
dentally squeezing the trigger.					It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER					first 15 minutes of operation. You should check
					your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the
					TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex-
tent for cold starting or after refueling. The					WARNING: If the saw is operated
choke provides additional fuel to the engine					with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
during cold starting.
					the guide bar and result in serious injury to
PRIMER BULB
					the operator and/or damage the chain mak-
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-
					ing it unusable.
buretor to provide quicker starting.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE					must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-					2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
					mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED
ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or					EATER brand synthetic oil is recom-
allow combustible material such as dry					mended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing
grass or fuel to do so.					3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
					liters) of unleaded gasoline. Included with this
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel					saw is a 3.2 ounce (95 ml) container of Poulan/
handling information in the safety rules sec-					WEED EATER brand synthetic oil. Pour the
					entire contents of this container into 1 gallon (4
tion of this manual before you begin. If you do
					liters) of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel
not understand the fuel handling information
					mixture. DO NOT USE automotive or marine
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help
					oil. These oils will cause engine damage.
from someone that does understand the in-
					When mixing fuel follow the instructions
formation or call the customer assistance
					printed on the container. Always read and
help line at 1-800-554-6723.
					follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE
FUELING ENGINE
					FUEL WITH CAUTION.
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-					CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in
					your unit. This will cause permanent engine
ly when refueling.
					damage and void the limited warranty.
		HELPFUL TIP			FUEL REQUIREMENTS
		To obtain the correct oil mix			This engine requires the use of minimum 87
		ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of			octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.
		2-cycle synthetic oil into			IMPORTANT
		one gallon of fresh gas.			Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
This engine is certified to operate on un-					using ethanol or methanol) can cause major
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline					engine performance and durability problems.

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