IMPORTANT
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shownby smokecomingfromthechainand/
or discoloration of the bar.
Useof alcoholblended fuels (called gasoholor
using ethanol or methanol) can cause major
engine performance and durability problems.
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
WARNING:
Alternative fuels (not
gasoline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20
alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT
kerosene.
Bar and chain oil must be free
(20%
flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
classified as gasoline and are NOT approved
for usein2--strokegasolineengines.Useofal-
ternativefuelswillcauseproblemssuchas:im-
proper clutch engagements, overheating, va-
por lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency,
deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal
carburetor components, etc. Alternative fuels
cause high moisture absorption into the fuel/oil
mixture leading to oil and fuel separation.
Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and
chainoilis recommendedtoprotectyourunit
against excessive wear from heat and
friction. 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.
S Never usewasteoilfor bar andchainlubri-
cation.
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
S Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
STARTING
NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/
WARNING:
The chain must not
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
BURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
within
this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
instructions,
please call
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.
1--800--554--6723.
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.
Use only 15″ ---18″ (40 --- 45 cm) of rope
per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
1.
2.
3.
Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
Starter rope handle
Pullthechoke/fastidlelever outtothefull
extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).
Pull starter rope quickly with your right
hand a maximum of 5 times. Then, pro-
ceed to the next step.
Left hand
on front
handle
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.
4.
5.
6.
Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the
Right foot through rear handle
HALF CHOKE position.
Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
Allow theenginetorunfor approximately
WARNING: Donotattempttothrow
or drop--startthechainsaw. Doingso willput
the operator at risk of serious injury due to
loss of control of the chain saw.
30
seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttletrigger toallow engineto returnto
idle speed.
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.Holdthehandleandlettheroperewind
slowly.
ON/STOP SWITCH
For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro PP4620AVX |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan Pro. Poulan Pro US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers, Snow Throwers): 1-800-849-1297, Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers, Blowers, Edgers): 1-800-554-6723, Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | poulanpro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
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