Poulan 2100 - Manual (Page 9)

PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE
A. FUEL SAFETY
1. Use only reaammended fuel mixtures.
2. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or flames.
3. Use a container approved for fuel.
4. Do not smoke or allow smoking- near fuel or the
tool or while using the tool.
5. Wipe up all fuel spills before startingthe engine.
6. Move at least 10 feet away from the fueling site
before starting the engine.
7. Stop the engine before removing the fuel cap.
Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
8. Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. Use
up fuel left in the carbiiretor by startingthe en­
gine zmd letting it run imtil it stops.
9. Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from -water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces,
etc.
B. FUEL MIXTURE
• Your unit is powered by a two-cycle en­
gine which requires a fuel mixture of reg­
ular unleaded gasoline and a high quality
engine oil specially made for 2-cycle, air­
cooled engines. The internal design of the
2-cycle engine requires lubrication of moving
parts. Lubrication is provided when the recom­
mended mixture of gasoline and oil is used,
• Genuine POULAN 40:1 engine oil is
strongly recommended for the protection
of your unit. Extensive engineering tests have
proven that POULAN oÜ resists break-do-wn at
operating temperatures common to 2-cycle en­
gines, resulting in dependable performance and
longer engine life.
• Gasoline must be clean and not over two
months old. Gasoline will chemically break
down and form compotmds that cause hard
starting and damage in 2-cycIe engines,
• The correct measure of gasoline to oil is
very important. Too much oil in the mixture
will foul the spark plug.
I
CAUnONi
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Too little oil or incorrect oil will
cause the engine to overheat and seize.
• Always mix the ùiel thoroughly in a con­
tainer since gasoline and oil do not readily
combine. Do Tvot imx.gasoUn& and oil directly in
the fuel tank.
C. USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY:
POULAN 40:1 engine oil is strongly recommended.
Any other POULAN, POULAN PRO, WEED EAT­
ER, or PARAMOUNT brand engine oil is accept­
able if mixed according to the instructions on the
container.
If POULAN, POULAN PRO, WEED EATER, or
PARAMOUNT brand oil is not available, use a good
qualify, 2-cyde engine oil mixed at a ratio of 16:1 (8
oz. oil to 1 gal. gasoline).
D.DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING:
• NMMA OIL (National Marine Manufac­
turer’s Association)—formerly BIA oil—
Does not have proper additives for air-cooled,
2-cycie engines and can cause engine damage.
• AUTOMOTIVE OIL—
Does not have proper additives for air-cooled,
2-
A WARNING
Alcohol blended :hiels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which
leads to separation and formation of m:ids dur­
ing storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys­
tem of an engine wmde in storage. To avoid en­
gine problems, the fuel system should he emp­
tied l^fore storage. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine, and let it run until the mel lines and car­
buretor are empty. Use fresh fuel after taking
the unit out of storage. See the “Storage” sec­
tion for additional information. Never use en­
gine or carhuretoiTi. cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
E. HOWTO MIX FUEL AND FILL TANK
1. Pour the proper measure of engine oil into an
approved, marked fuel container. Then, fill the
container with r^ular unleaded gasoline.
NOTE: If fuel is already in the container, add the
proper measure of engine oil. Then, dose the
container tightly and shake it momentarily.
NOTE: Do not tmx gasoline and oil directly in the
fuel tank.
2. Using a spout or funnel, fill the fuel tank -with
fuel mix.
3. Reinstall the fuel cap securely.
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