Poulan 1981-10 User Manual - Page 7

STARTING YOUR CHAIN SAW IMPORTANT: Make sure you have read and understand the entire safety center spread and the information on kickback (pg. 2) before starting or using your chain saw. Now, move away from the area in which you fueled your saw. Make sure you are on solid footing. Make sure the saw handles are free of gas and oil, and that you have the proper chain tension. Don't forget to wear your protective gear. 1. Move the choke lever to your right, to the CHOKE position. Move the START/STOP switch to START. Hold the control handle in your right hand and squeeze the throttle trigger. Firmly grip the starter rope handle in your left hand. 2. Now, push the saw away from you with your right hand while holding the starter handle stationary. Make short, 12" to 14" strokes. Hold the saw and the rope firmly. Do not let the rope snap back into the saw. Let it rewind slowly. After a few pulls the engine should fire, when it does, return the choke to its original position. While again squeezing the throttle trigger, pull the starter rope until the engine runs. If engine does not fire after 5 to 6 pulls, it may be flooded. Push choke off (clockwise) and pull starter several times while holding trigger at wide open throttle. If saw has run out of fuel, 8 to 10 pulls with choke on may be required to restart engine. When restarting a hot engine, or one which has just been refueled, you may have to choke the engine for one or two pulls. 3. To stop your chain saw, push the START/STOP switch to STOP. Do not run the engine at high speed when not in a cut. Squeeze the throttle trigger just before entering the cut and keep the saw at full throttle the entire time you are cutting. 7