User manual POULAN PRO PP446ET

[. . . ] R ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions PP446ET For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves. [. . . ] 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 discoloration of the bar. The oil output is automatically metered during operation. Always fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank. Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is recommended to protect your unit 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 use waste oil for bar and chain lubrication. S Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap. Starter Handle Start Lever Primer Bulb Muffler 5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine starts and runs. Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage the starting system. IMPORTANT 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 storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel system 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. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. See the STORAGE section for additional information. HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until engine runs smoothly. Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing throttle trigger until engine runs. NOTE: Normally, the warm starting procedure can be used within 5-10 minutes after the unit is turned OFF. If the unit sits for more than 10 minutes without being ran, it will be necessary to start the unit by following the steps under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or following the starting instruction steps shown on the unit. STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. 2. STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE ON/OFF Switch HOW TO START YOUR UNIT WARNING: Make sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine. Never try to start the unit when the guide bar is in a cut. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. Flooded engines can be started by placing the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. [. . . ] MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on your engine (as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part, the part will be repaired or replaced by Poulan PRO. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. Poulan PRO recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but Poulan PRO cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the small off-road engine owner, you should be aware that Poulan PRO may deny you warranty coverage if your small offroad engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer. [. . . ]