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BEFORE STARTINGENGINE
WARNING: Be s ure to read the fuel
handlinginf ormation in the safety rules sec -
tionof this manual befor e you begin. If y ou do
notunders tand the fuel handling information
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help
from someone that does understand the in-
formation or call the customer assistance
helpli ne at 1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remov e fuel cap slow-
ly when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
onegallon of f resh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leadedgas oline. Before operation, gasoline
mustbe mix edw ith agood quality s ynthetic
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil des igned to b e
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. P oulan/WEED
EATER brand synthetic oil is recom-
mended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing
3.2ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon(4 liters)
ofunleaded gas oline. Includedwith thissaw
is a 3.2 ounce (95 ml) container of Poulan/
WEED EATER brand synthetic oil. Pour the
entirec ontents of this container into 1 gallon (4
liters) of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel
mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive or marine oil.
Theseoils will c ause engine damage. When
mixingfuel follow theinst ructions printed on
the container. Always read and follow the
safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL
WITHCAUTION.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic oiler systemwhen the oil tank is kept
filled.Lac k of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shownby s moke coming from the chain and/
or discoloration of the bar.
Infreez ing weather oil will thicken, making it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
smallamount (5 to 10%) of #1 D iesel Fuel or
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
flowingforthe oil system topump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and
chainoil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and fric-
tion.Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high
temperature thinning.
IfPoulan or Poulan PRO barand chain oil is
not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
SNeveruse was te oilf or bar andc hainlubri-
cation.
SAlways stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol --blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or meth -
anol)can at tract moisture which leads t o sepa-
ration and formation of acids durin g storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuelsy stem of an
enginew hile in storage. Toavoid engine prob-
lems,the fuel s ystem should be e mptied before
storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See STORAGE section for addi -
tional information.
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling
thefront hand guard bac k toward the front han-
dleas far as pos sible. The chain brake mus t be
disengaged before cutting with the saw.
WARNING: The c hain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
thechain mov es at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual.Avoid contac t with the muffler.A hot
mufflerc an cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
Tostart the engi ne hold the saw firmly on the
ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is
free to turn withoutcontacting any object.
Left Hand
onF ront
Handle
Starter Rope Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Use only 15″-- 18 ″(40 -- 45 cm) o
f
rope per pull.
IMPORTANTPOINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not us e the
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap
back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind
slowly. For cold weather starting, s tart the unit
atFU LL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with
thechoke/fast idle lever in the FULL CHO KE
position.
HELPFUL TIP
Ify our engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.
STARTINGA COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine afterrunning out of
fuel)
NOTE: In the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent,the c orrect throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.