5.
Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the
HALF CHOKE position.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
Use only 15″ -- 18″ (40 -- 45 cm) of
rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter Rope Handle
OFF
Left Hand
on Front
Handle
HALF
FULL
6.
7.
Pull the starter rope sharply with your
right hand until the engine starts.
Allow the engine to run for approximate-
ly 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and re-
lease the throttle trigger to allow engine
to return to idle speed.
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.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1.
Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2.
3.
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
To set the fast idle, pull the choke/fast
idle lever out to the full extent (to the full
choke position); then push the lever
back in to the HALF CHOKE position.
Pull the starter rope sharply with your
right hand until the engine starts.
Squeeze and release throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with
thechoke/fastidlelever intheFULLCHOKE
position.
4.
5.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
instructions,
please call
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in
completely (to the OFF CHOKE position)
and then following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Ensure the ON/
STOP switch is in the ON position.
Startingcouldrequire pullingthe starter rope
handle many times depending on how badly
theunitisflooded.Ifenginefailstostart,refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
1--800--554--6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (orwarm
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.
IGNITION
SWITCH
ON
STOP
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING:
If the brake band is
worn too thin it may break when the chain
brakeistriggered.Withabrokenbrakeband,
the chain brake will not stop the chain. The
chainbrake shouldbe replacedby anautho-
rizedservicedealer ifany partis worntoless
than 0.020″ (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized service dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a ser-
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.
Choke
Lever
1.
Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2.
3.
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).
Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with
your right hand. Then, proceed to the
next step.
S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
4.
S The
inertia--activated chain brake is
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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