Poulan S1970 Chainsaw Owners Manual

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-
lems,thefuelsystemshouldbeemptiedbefore
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:  Besure toread  thefuel
handling information in the safety rules sec-
tionofthismanualbeforeyoubegin.Ifyoudo
not understand 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
help line at 1-800-554-6723.
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is  disengaged by pulling
thefronthandguardback   towardthefronthan-
dleas faras possible.Thechainbrakemustbe
disengaged before cutting with the saw.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING:  Removefuel  capslow-
ly when refueling.
WARNING:
The chain  must not
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain thecorrect oilmix
ratio,  pour 3.2  ounces  of
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
within
this
2--cycle
synthetic  oil  into
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
one gallon of fresh gas.
To stop  the engine  move the  ON/STOP
This engine  is  certified to  operate on  un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the
ground as illustrated. Make  sure the chain is
free to turn without contacting any object.
2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1
ratiois obtainedby mixing3.2ounces  (95ml)
of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso-
line.  Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce (95
ml)containerofPoulan/WeedEater   brandsyn-
thetic  oil. Pour the entire contents of this con-
tainer  into 1  gallon  (4 liters)  of  gasoline to
achieve the proper fuel mixture.
Use only 15-- 18(40 -- 45 cm) of
rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter Rope Handle
Left Hand
on Front
Handle
DO  NOT  USE automotive  or  marine  oil.
Theseoils willcause enginedamage.  When
mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on
the container.  Always read  and follow  the
safety  rules  listed under  HANDLE  FUEL
WITH CAUTION.
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 quickly ruin the bar and
chain.  Too little  oil will  cause overheating
shownby smokecomingfromthechainand/
or discoloration of the bar.
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.
For cold  weather starting,  start the unit  at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
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 oil system to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
NOTE:  Do not attempt to cut material with
thechoke/fastidlelever  intheFULLCHOKE
position.
GenuinePoulanRbarandchainoilisrecom-
mended to protect your unit against exces-
sive wear from heat and friction.   PoulanR
oil resists high temperature thinning.
IfPoulanR   bar andchainoilis notavailable,
use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start  after following  these
instructions,
please   call
S  Never usewasteoilfor bar andchainlubri-
1--800--554--6723.
cation.
STARTING  A   COLD  ENGINE   (or
warm  engine after  running  out of
fuel)
NOTE:   In the  following steps, when  the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to  the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
S  Always stop the engine before  removing
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates  that alcohol--blended
fuels (called gasoholor usingethanol or meth-
anol) canattractmoisture whichleads  tosepa-
ration and formation  of acids during storage.
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Model Year2003
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LanguageEnglish
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