CHAIN TENSION
WARNING:
Muffler is very hot dur-
Itisnormalforanew chaintostretchduring the
first15 minutes of operation.You shouldcheck
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.
ingandafter use. Donot touchthe muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.
system of an engine while in storage.
To
FUELING & LUBRICATION
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
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Removefuel capslow-
ly when refueling.
season.
See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain thecorrect oilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
STARTING
2--cycle
synthetic oil into
WARNING:
The chain must not
one gallon of fresh gas.
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycleair-
cooled engine oil designed tobe mixedat ara-
tio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand syn-
thetic oil is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil
with1 gallon(4 liters) of unleadedgasoline. In-
cludedwiththis saw is a3.2ouncecontainerof
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 hold the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated. Make sure the
chain is free to turn without contacting any
object.
Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic
oil.
Pour the entire contents of this container into 1
gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel
mixture. DO NOT USE automotive or marine
Use only 15″ -- 18″ (38 -- 45 cm) of
rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter Rope Handle
oil.
These oils will cause engine damage.
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.
Left Hand
on Front
Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
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
IMPORTANTPOINTS TOREMEMBER
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.
kerosene.
Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing for the oil 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
resists high temperature thinning.
oil
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with
thechoke/fastidlelever intheFULLCHOKE
position.
If Poulan bar and chain oil is not available,
use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
S Never usewasteoilfor bar andchainlubri-
cation.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
S Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
instructions,
please call
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
1--800--554--6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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