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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