User manual POULAN PRO PP446T

[. . . ] R ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions PP446T 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. [. . . ] 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 friction. PoulanR or Poulan PROR oil resists high temperature thinning. If PoulanR or Poulan PROR 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. HELPFUL TIP 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. S If engine does not stop, move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position. ON/OFF Switch HOW TO START YOUR UNIT BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION 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. If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call 1- 800- 554- 6723. - HELPFUL TIP STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel) Starting Position 10 Starter Handle Choke Lever Primer Bulb NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. Muffler 1. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal (see illustration below). Choke position decal Choke position decal 5. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal (see illustration below). Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls. [. . . ] OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small off-road engine engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. , recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. , 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 engine owner, you should be aware that ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. , may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine 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. You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. , authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists. [. . . ]