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Operation, Warning – Poulan 530163735 User Manual

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR PRUNER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls

and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Primer

Bulb

Assist Handle

Starter Handle

Throttle Trigger

Choke

Lever

Shaft

Muffler

ON/OFF Switch

Coupler

Pruner

Chain

Bar

Bar oil fill cap

Bar nut

Fuel mix

fill cap

Shoulder Strap Clamp

Attachment Hanger

ON/OFF SWITCH

The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger

handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the

switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer

bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to

its original form.

CHOKE

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE

position. After the engine attempts to start, move

the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

Once engine has started, move the choke lever

to the OFF CHOKE position.

COUPLER

The COUPLER enables optional attach-

ments to be installed on the unit.

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch during

first 15 minutes of operation. You should

check your chain tension frequently. See

CHAIN TENSION in the SERVICE AND AD-

JUSTMENTS section.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING:

Be sure to read the fuel

information in the safety rules before you be-

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

1-800-554-6723.

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING:

Remove fuel cap slowly

when refueling.

This engine is certified to operate on

unleaded

gasoline.

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 gasoline and oil at a ratio

of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2

ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of

unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive

oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine

damage.

When

mixing

fuel,

follow

instructions printed on container.

Once oil is added to gasoline, 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 lubrication. The chain

oiler provides continuous lubrication to the chain

and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank

when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity = 4.6 fl. oz.).

Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.

Too little oil will cause overheating shown by

smoke coming from the chain and/or discolor-

ation of the bar. The oil output is automatically

metered during operation. Always fill the bar oil

tank when you fill the fuel tank.

Genuine PoulanR or Poulan PROR bar and

chain oil is recommended to protect your unit

against excessive wear from heat and fric-

tion. PoulanR or Poulan PROR oil resists

high temperature thinning. If PoulanR or

Poulan PROR bar and chain oil is not avail-

able, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.