_
WARNING:
Remove fuelcapslowly
when refueling.
FUELING
ENGINE
This engh_e is certified
to operate
on un-
leaded
gasolh_e.
Before operation,
gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycle air-cooled
engine oil designed
to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED
EATER
brand synthetic oil is recommended.
Mix gas-
oline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is
obtained
by mixh_g 3.2 ounces
(95 ml) of oil
with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded
gasoline.
Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce contain-
er of oil. Pour the entire contents
of this con-
tainer into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve
the
proper fuet mixture.
DO NOT USE automo-
tive oil or boat oiL These oils wiII cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions
printed on container. Once oil is added to gaso-
line, 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 continuous
lubri-
cation.
Lubrication
is provided
by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quicMy ruin the bar and
chain.
Too little oil will cause
overheating
shown by smoke coming from the chain and/
or discoloration
of the bar.
In freezing
weather oil will thicken,
making it
necessary
to thin bar and chain
oil with a
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene.
Bar and chain
oil must be free
flowing for the oit system to pump enough oil
for adequate
lubrication.
Genuine
Poulan bar and chain oil is recom-
mended
to protect
your unit against
exces-
sive wear from heat and friction. Poulan
oil
resists
high temperature
thinning,
If Poulan
bar and chain oil is not available,
use a good
grade SAE 30 oil.
• Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
cation,
• 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
storage,
Acidic
gas can damage
the fuel
system
of an engine while
in storage.
To
avoid
engine
problems,
the
fuel
system
should
be emptied
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,
_"=WARNING:
The chain
must
not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
within
this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop
the engine
move
the ON/STOP
switch
to the STOP position.
To start the engine
hotd the saw firmly on
the ground
as illustrated.
Make
sure the
chain is free to turn without
contacting
any
object.
Use only 15"- 18" of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter rope handle
l{ "_,\'_
_
Left hand
_l
(_._
_f2"l i,_--
on front
Right foot through
rear handle
IMPORTANT
POINTS
TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not use 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 re-
wind slowly,
NOTE:
Do not attempt to cut material with
the fast idle took button in the locked position.
STARTING
A
COLD
ENGINE
(or
warm
engine
after
running
out
of
fuel)
ON/STOP
SWITCH
(_ .SIDE VIEW)
ON
_
- .,_."
STOP
1. Move ON/STOP
switch
to the ON posi-
tion,
2,
Pull choke knob out to the full extent,
3,
Slowly press
primer bulb 6 times,
4.
Squeeze
and hold throttle
trigger.
With
thumb press fast idle lock down; then re-
lease throttle trigger.
Fast idle lock b,_uttonr_ _
Throttle
_.
_@/.
I°ck - °ut _/___j
)_._
Throttle __Choke
knob
trigger
5.
Sharply
pull the starter
rope handle
5
times
with your right hand,
Then, pro-
ceed to the next step.