Poulan PP338PT Operation, Helpful Tip, Know Your Pruner, On/Stop Switch, Primer Bulb, Coupler

OPERATION

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/STOP switch
		Coupler
Pruner
Line trimmer	Shaft	Shoulder strap clamp
attachment						Starter handle
	Attachment hanger		Primer bulb
Shield						Muffler
	Bar oil fill cap	Throttle	Start
Chain		trigger
			lever
				Extension shaft
Bar	Bar nut
ON/STOP SWITCH		system by moving the start lever to the START
The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger		position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. To stop		until the engine has started and runs. After the
the engine, push and release the engine ON/		engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up 5
STOP switch.		seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger
PRIMER BULB		to deactivate the starting system.
		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 bulb		CHAIN TENSION
by pressing it and allowing it to return to its origi-
		It is normal for a new chain to stretch during
nal form.
		first 15 minutes of operation. You should
START LEVER
		check your chain tension frequently. See
The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the		CHAIN TENSION in the SERVICE AND AD-

engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting JUSTMENTS section.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE	This engine is certified to operate on
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel	unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
	gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
information in the safety rules before you be-	synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,	designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call	Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic oil is
1-800-554-6723.	recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
FUELING ENGINE	of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
	fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly	liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
	automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
when refueling.
	cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
HELPFUL TIP	instructions printed on container. Once oil is
To obtain the correct oil mix	added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
	to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
	Always read and follow the safety rules relating
2-cycle synthetic oil into
	to fuel before fueling your unit.
one gallon of fresh gas.
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