Poulan 530163323 Know Your Pruner, On/Off Switch, Primer Bulb, Coupler, Chain Tension, Choke

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/OFF Switch
Pruner				Coupler
		Tube			Shoulder Strap Clamp
								Fuel mix
					Starter Handle
Attachment Hanger								fill cap
	Bar oil fill cap									Primer
Chain										Bulb
			Throttle Trigger
						Choke
Bar	Bar nut					Lever				Muffler
ON/OFF SWITCH					moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger					position. After the engine attempts to start, move
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the					the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.					Once engine has started, move the choke lever
PRIMER BULB					to the OFF CHOKE position.
					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					CHAIN TENSION
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to					It is normal for a new chain to stretch during
its original form.
					first 15 minutes of operation. You should
CHOKE					check your chain tension				frequently. See

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine CHAIN TENSION in the SERVICE AND AD- to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by JUSTMENTS section.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE	Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel	momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly
	mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules
information in the safety rules before you be-	relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,	BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call	The bar and chain require lubrication. The chain
1-800-554-6723.	oiler provides continuous lubrication to the chain
FUELING ENGINE	and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank
	when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 4.6 fl. oz.).
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly	Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
when refueling.	Too little oil will cause overheating shown by
This engine is certified to operate on	smoke coming from the chain and/or discolor-
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,	ation of the bar. The oil output is automatically
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality	metered during operation. Always fill the bar oil
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil	tank when you fill the fuel tank.
	Genuine PoulanR or Poulan PROR bar and
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
	chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is
recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio	against excessive wear from heat and fric-
of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2	tion. PoulanR or Poulan PROR oil resists
ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of	high temperature thinning. If PoulanR or
	Poulan PROR bar and chain oil is not avail-
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive
	able, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container.

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