Instruction manual

recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive
oil or marine oil. These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel, follow h_structions
printed on container. Once oil is added to
gasoline, shake container momentarily to
assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel
before fueling your unit.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require lubrication. The chain
oiler provides continuous lubrication to the chain
and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank
when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 4.6 ft. oz.).
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
Too little oil will cause overheating shown by
smoke coming from the chain aed/or discolor-
ation of the bar. The oil output is automatically
metered during operation. Always fill the bar oil
tank when you fill the fuel tank.
Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and fric-
tion. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high
temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan
PRO bar and chain oil is not available, use a
good grade SAE 30 oil.
• Never use waste eil for bar and chain
lubrication.
• Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
start the engine and let it run until the fueI lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur. See the STORAG E sec-
tion for additional information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
• If engine does not stop. move choke lever
to the FULL CHOKE position.
ON/OFF Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
A(_ WARNING: Make sure the chain will
not make contact with any object while start-
ing the engine, Never try to start the unit when
the guide bar is in a cut, Avoid any contact
with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause seri-
ous burns.
HELPFUL TIP I
!fyour engine still does not I
start after following these I
instructions, pleas e call
1-800-554-6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
i_'_r_/Y_! St'_-arting Position
Primer Bulb
Choke
Lever
1,
2.
3.
4.
Muffler
Set unit on a flat surface.
Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
Move choke tever to FULL CHOKE by
aligning lever with position shown on de-
cal (see illustration below).
Choke
position
decal
10
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do
not pull rope more than 6 times.
7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying
to start, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE by aligning lever with position
shown on decal (see illustration below).
Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs.
but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine
doesn't start after 6 pulls (at the HALF
CHOKE position), move the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position and press the