Poulan 530163467 User's Manual
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1. not fit fully into the extension cord reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit obtain a cor rect polarized extension cord A polarized ex tension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet Do not change the equipment plug extension cord recep tacle or extension cord plug in any way Do not attempt to repair unit Inspect the insu lation and connectors on the powerhead and extension cord before each use If there is any damage do not use until damage is re paired by your authorized service dealer Do not pull or carry by cord do not use cord as a handle close a door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not use the powerhead if the switch does not turn the unit on and off properly Have the unit repaired by your authorized service dealer Keep the extension cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times Do not expose cords to heat oil water or sharp edges Avoid any body contact with any grounded conductor such as metal fences or pipes to avoid the possibility of electric shock Don t handle plug or unit with wet hands Do not use with damaged co2. To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use in rain in damp or wet locations or around swimming pools hot tubs etc Do not expose to snow rain or water to avoid the pos sibility of electrical shock Do not handle exten sion cord plug or unit with wet hands e Use only a voltage supply as shown on the nameplate of the unit e Avoid dangerous situations Do not use in presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and or caus ing damage to unit e Avoid dangerous environments Do not use in unventilated areas or where dust or explo sive vapors can build up e To reduce the risk of electrical shock use ex tension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor appliances The electrical rating of the cord must not be less than the rating of the unit The cord must be marked with the suffix W A in Canada W Make sure your ex tension cord is in good condition Inspect ex tension cord before use and replace if dam aged An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Do not use multiple cords The powerhead may have a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other if so it will require the use of a polarized extension cord The appliance plug will fit into a polarized ex tension cord only one way If the plug does
3. e See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under the OPERATION section 10 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Depth Gauge A WARNING Always stop unit and dis connect spark plug wire or disconnect pow erhead from power source before performing maintenance service or adjustments except for carburetor adjustments CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools We recommended you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener CHAIN REPLACEMENT WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation You should re check your chain tension frequently and adjust the chain tension as required See CHAIN TEN SION section Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or damaged Use only the Low Kickback replace ment chain specified in the repair parts list TO REPLACE CHAIN 1 Move ON OFF switch to the OFF position and disconnect spark plug or disconnect powerhead from power source Remove bar clamp nut Remove bar clamp Turn adjusting screw by hand counter clockwise until adjusting pin just touches the stop 5 Slide guide bar behind sprocket until guide bar stops against sprocket Remove the old chain Carefully remove new chain from pack age Hold chain with the drive links as shown RON ND CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIRECTION OF R
4. in a vehicle Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa ter heaters electric motors or switches fur naces etc Store attachment so blade cannot accidental ly cause injury Store attachment indoors out of reach of chil dren If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment If you need assistance call 1 800 554 6723 SPECIAL NOTICE Exposure to vibra tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel dam age in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek med ical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these prob lems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condi tion of this unit SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY WARNING If received assembled repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure Examine parts for damage Do not use dam aged parts NOTE If you need assistance or find parts missing or dam
5. only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline tool or at tachment is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product or attachment as follows from the original date of purchase 2 YEARS Parts and Labor when used for household purposes 90 DAYS Parts and Labor when used for commercial professional or income produc ing purposes 30 DAYS Parts and Labor if used for rental purposes This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling improper maintenance or the use of accessories and or attachments not spe cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC for this tool Addi tionally this warranty does not cover tune ups spark plugs filters cutting line or rotat ing head parts that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period This warranty does not cov er predelivery setup or normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NO CLAIMS FOR CON SEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EX CEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN SOME STATES DO
6. or installing at tachments place the powerhead and attach ment on a flat surface for stability 1 Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise Upper Shaft ae Lower Attachment EL 7 TIGHTEN Knob 2 Press and hold the locking release button Locking Release Button YC Coupler ae Lower Attachment 3 While securely holding the upper shaft pull the attachment straight out of the cou pler INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH MENTS 1 Remove the shaft cap from the attachment if present and discard 2 Position locking release button of attach mont into guide recess of upper shaft cou pler Upper Shaft Coupler Primary Hole f Guide Recess Attachment Locking Release Button 3 Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking release button snaps into the primary hole 4 Before using the unit tighten the knob se curely by turning clockwise WARNING Make sure the locking release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op erating the 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 before use 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 Th
7. Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions m zZ a m on x PP5000P TONVdS WARNING A 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 le siones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entrainer des blessures graves Electrolux Home Products Inc 104 Warren Road Augusta GA 30907 SIVONVHYS 2 The Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice KITCHEN CLEANING AND OUTDOOR APPUANCES COMBINED Copyright 2004 Electrolux Home Products Inc 530163467 7 16 04 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS DANGER This pruner can be dangerous Careless or im proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury cut Read and understand the instruction manual before using the pruner LLI Always wear appropriate ear protection eye protection and head protection DANGER Falling objects can cause severe head injury Wear head protection when operating this unit Do not stand beneath branch being SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug or disconnect pow
8. Keep your right hand completely around the throttle handle whether your are right hand ed or left handed Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet Stand slightly to the left side of the pruner to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES The following features are included on your pruner to help reduce the hazard of kickback however such features will not totally elimi nate this danger As a pruner user do not rely only on safety devices You must follow all safety precautions instructions and mainte nance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury e Reduced Kickback Guide Bar designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar SS Ve Small Radius Tip Symmetrical Guide Bar re Large Radius Tip e Low Kickback Chain designed with a con toured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Deflects i kickback force Low Kickback and allows wood Chain to gradually ride into cutter a Can Obstruct Material Not a Low Kickback Chain TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE Do not grasp or hold exposed blade Stop powerhead before leaving work area Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool before storing or transporting it
9. N SHARPNESS Asharp chain makes wood chips A dull chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly See CHAIN SHARPENING in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section BAR MAINTENANCE If your pruner cuts to one side has to be forced through the cut or been run with an im proper amount of bar lubrication it may be necessary to service your bar Aworn bar will damage your chain and make cutting difficult After each use ensure ON OFF switch is in the OFF position then clean all sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole To maintain guide bar e Move ON OFF switch to the OFF position and disconnect spark plug or disconnect powerhead from power source Loosen and remove bar clamp nut and chain brake Remove bar and chain from pruner Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each 5 hours of operation Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove Ne Oil Holes e Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process of rail wear Remove these burrs with a flat file When rail top is uneven use a flat file to re store square edges and sides lt File Rail Edges and Sides Square Worn Groove Correct Groove Replace guide bar when the groove is worn the guide bar is bent or cracked or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs If replacement is necessary use only the guide bar specified for your pruner in the repair parts list LUBRICATION Bar Oil Fill Cap wa ODOC ECTE At EEA A
10. NOT ALLOW LIMITA TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD UCTS INC is to continuously improve its products Therefore ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models de signs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obliga tion to any purchaser
11. OTATION 8 Place chain over sprocket fitting the drive links in the sprocket 9 Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar 10 Fit chain drive links into bar groove 11 Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove 12 Now install bar clamp making sure the adjusting pin is positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar 13 Install bar clamp nut and finger tighten only Do not tighten any further at this point Proceed to the CHAIN ADJUST MENT section CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in MAINTE NANCE section 11 STORAGE WARNING Perform the following steps after each use e Allow attachment to cool before storing or transporting e Store attachment with all guards in place Position attachment so that any sharp ob ject cannot accidentally cause injury e Store the attachment in a dry well venti lated area out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare attachment for storage at end of sea son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your pruner attachment is to be stored for a period of time Clean the entire attachment Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or cloth Check entire attachment for loose screws or nuts Replace any damaged worn or broken parts At the beginning of the next season use
12. Only use for pruning limbs or branches overhead not greater than 4 inches 10 cm in diameter Never stand under the limb you are pruning Always position yourself out of the path of fal ling debris Do not cut small brush and saplings with the pruner Slender matter may catch in the chain and be whipped toward you pulling you off balance 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 Do not put pressure on the pruner at the end of the cut Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the cut is completed Do not run the unit at high speed when not pruning If you strike or become entangled with a for eign object stop the engine immediately and check for damage Have any damage re paired by an authorized service dealer before attempting further operations Do not operate a pruner that is damaged im properly adjusted or not completely and se curely assembled Always replace bar and chain immediately if it becomes damaged broken or is otherwise removed Always stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another Stop the engine before setting the unit down e Use only in daylight or good artificial light e Use only for jobs explained in this manual or manuals for optional attachments KICKBACK WARNING Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury Kickback is the ba
13. accidents Never let the moving chain contact any ob ject at the tip of the guide bar Keep the working area free from obstruc tions such as other trees branches rocks stumps etc Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your chain could hit while you are cutting When cutting a branch do not let the guide bar contact branch or other objects around it Keep your chain sharp and properly ten sioned A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback occurring Follow manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check tension at regular intervals with the engine stopped never with the engine running Make sure the bar clamp nut is securely tightened after tensioning the chain Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chainis moving at aslower speed there is greater chance of kickback occurring Cut one branch at a time Use extreme caution when re entering a previous cut Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar plunge cuts Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain Use the Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain specified for your unit MAINTAIN CONTROL Keep a godd firm grip on the pruner with both hands when the engine is running and don t let go A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control Keep the fin gers of your left hand encircling and your left thumb under the assist handle
14. aged call 1 800 554 6723 TOOLS REQUIRED e Hex wrench provided INSTALLING PRUNER ATTACH MENT CAUTION When removing or installing at tachments place the unit on a flat surface for stability 1 Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise Coupler TIGHTEN 2 Remove the shaft cap from the pruner at tachment if present 3 Position locking release button of attach ment into guide recess of coupler 4 Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking release button snaps into the primary hole 5 Before using the unit tighten the knob se curely by turning clockwise Coupler Primary Hole Guide Recess A a Upper Locking Lower Shaft Button Attachment WARNING Make sure the locking release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op erating the unit SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY A WARNING Proper shoulder strap and handle adjustments are required before use The shoulder strap clamp must be installed as shown above the assist handle on the upper shaft powerhead end of unit 6 NOTE The lower shoulder strap clamp has two spacer tabs attached These tabs are provided to adapt this attachment for use with powerheads that have a 1 diameter upper shaft the shoulder strap clamp will not tighten down securely on the 1 diameter upper shaft without using these spacer tabs The tabs must be broken off completely before use and plac
15. ckward upward or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain in the cut Contacting a foreign object in the wood can also result in loss of control Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper tip of the guide bar This contact can cause the chain to dig into the object which stops the chain for an instant The result is a light ning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator Pinch Kickback can occur when the wood closes in and pinches the moving chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the chain is suddenly stopped This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the pruner to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation The pruner is driven straight back toward the operator Pull in can occur when the moving chain contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the chain is suddenly stopped This sudden stop ping pulls the pruner forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the oper ator to lose control of the pruner REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK Recognize that kickback can happen With abasic understanding of kickback you can reduce the element of surprise which con tributes to
16. e dur ing the first few times you use your pruner Al ways check chain tension each time you use and refuel your unit 1 Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist The chain should rotate freely Chain Adjustment Tool 2 Loosen bar clamp nut until it is finger tight against the bar clamp Lx One a ORO r ae SC Adjusting Screw Bar clamp nut 3 Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail Then turn adjusting screw an addi tional 1 4 turn Adjusting Screw 1 4 Turn VDS 4 Using a screwdriver roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag Release tip of guide bar then turn adjust ing screw 1 4 turn clockwise Repeat until sag does not exist 6 While lifting tip of guide bar tighten bar clamp nut securely with a wrench 7 Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar 8 If chain does not rotate it is too tight Slightly loosen bar clamp nut and loosen chain by turning the adjusting screw 1 4 turn counterclockwise Retighten bar clamp nut 9 If chain is too loose it will sag below the guide bar and needs to be tightened fol lowing above procedure WARNING DO NOT operate the pruner if the chain is loose Ifthe pruner is op erated with a loose chain the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious in jury a CHECK CHAI
17. e oil output is automatically metered during operation Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is recommended to protect your unit against excessive wear from heat and fric tion Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high temperature thinning If Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is not avail able use a good grade SAE 30 oil Upper Shaft 8 e Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri cation e Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap INSTALLING ATTACHMENT HANGER An attachment hanger is provided for storage when attachment is not in use To install hanger on attachment 1 Remove the shaft cap from the attachment if present and discard 2 Press and hold the locking release button 3 Push hanger onto the attachment until the locking release button snaps into the hole OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WE nar E Head s Protection Protect Protection we i 4 4 r i A DANGER Do notextend arms above shoulders while pruning Do not stand be neath branch being cut A WARNING Always wear head eye hearing foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit When operating unit clip shoulder strap onto clamp stand as shown and check for the fol lowing Extend your left arm and hold assist handle with your left hand Hold throttle grip with your right hand with finger on throttle trigger Keep engine end below wa
18. ed over the screw holes on the lower shoulder strap clamp These tabs are not needed for powerheads with a 7 8 upper shaft LOWER SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP Spacer Tabs Ss ig Se O Spacer Tabs positioned for use lt gt A on 1 diameter upper shaft 1 Place the upper shoulder strap clamp over the upper shaft above the handlebar 2 Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the upper shaft and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes use spacer tabs between upper and lower clamps if necessary to secure clamp i e for 1 di ameter upper shaft pS POWERHEAD END a ee Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp Upper Shoulder Strap Clamp ATTACHMENT END Screws 3 Insert two screws into the screw holes 4 Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten ing screws with the hex wrench 5 Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or begin ning a Cutting operation 6 Insert your right arm and head through the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your left shoulder Make sure the danger sign is on your back and the hook is to the right side of your waist NOTE A one half twist is built in the shoul der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoulder ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE WARNING When adjusting the as sist handle be sure it remains directly above the coupler on the engine end shaft to ensure proper balancing of unit 7 Adjus
19. erhead from power source to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or mak ing repairs except carburetor adjustments Because a pruner is a high speed wood cutting tool special safety precautions must be ob served to reduce the risk of accidents Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious or even fatal injury PLAN AHEAD e Read this manual carefully until you com pletely understand and can follow all safety rules precautions and operating instructions before attempting to use the unit Restrict the use of your pruner to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules precautions and operating instructions found on the unit and in this manual INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT e Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwear with non slip soles snug fitting clothing heavy long pants and long sleeves heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection such as non fogging vented goggles or face screen an approved safety hard hat and sound barriers ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing Regular users should have hearing checked regu larly as engine noise can damage hearing Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc Hearing Safety Hat Protection Eye jeer Protection Snug Fitting Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Safety Safety Chaps S
20. h 1 Make the first cut 6 inches from the tree trunk on the bottom of the limb Use top of guide bar to make this cut Cut 1 3 through the diameter of the limb NOTE When making the second and third cuts rest the foot of the pruner against the tree limb that is being cut to prevent whipping of the branch 2 Next move 2 4 inches farther out on the limb and make a second cut all the way through the limb 3 Then make a final cut leaving a 1 2inch collar from the trunk of the tree to avoid damage to the tree MAINTENANCE WARNING Always stop unit and dis connect spark plug wire or disconnect pow erhead from power source before performing maintenance CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re placement of damaged or worn parts e Oiltank Discontinue use of pruner attach ment if oil tank shows signs of damage or leaks CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS e Bar clamp nut e Fasteners INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS e After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter ent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CHECK CHAIN TENSION WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when itis not moving Make chain adjustments with lower end supported Chain tension is very important Chains stretch during use This is especially tru
21. hoes y P SE e Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running e Keep children bystanders and animals a minimum of 50 feet 15 meters away from the work area Do not allow other people or animals to be near when starting or operat ing the pruner HAZARD ZONE 50 feet 15 meters 4 A DANGER Do not use near electrical wires or power lines Keep pruner at least jp 30 feet 10 meters away from all power lines Do not handle or operate a pruner when you are fatigued ill or upset or if you have taken alcohol drugs or medication You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert If you have any condition that might be aggra vated by strenuous work check with doctor before operating a pruner Carefully plan your pruning operation in ad vance Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and a planned retreat path FUEL SAFETY for gas powerheads Mix and pour fuel outdoors Keep away from sparks or flames Use a container approved for fuel Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the powerhead Avoid spilling fuel or oil Wipe up all fuel spills before starting the powerhead Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before starting powerhead engine Stop engine and allow to cool before remov ing fuel cap Remove fuel cap slowly ELECTRICAL SAFETY for electric powerheads WARNING Avoid a dangerous envi ronment
22. ist level Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your left shoulder and danger sign centered on your back Maintain full weight of tool on your left shoulder PRUNING WARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or ob jects at the nose of the guide bar when prun ing Allowing such contact can result in seri ous injury IMPORTANT POINTS e Work slowly keeping both hands firmly gripped on the pruner Maintain secure footing and balance e Plan cut carefully Check direction branch will fall Watch out for springpoles Springpoles are small size limbs which can catch the chain and whip toward you or pull you off balance Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs or slender material Watch out for branches immediately behind the branch being pruned If the chain hits the rear branch damage to the unit may oc cur Be alert for springback Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure Avoid being struck by the branch or the pruner when the tension in the wood fibers is released Keep a clear work area Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them Long branches should be removed in sev eral pieces PRUNING TECHNIQUE When ready to cut accelerate to full throttle and apply a light cutting pressure DO NOT use back and forth sawing de T cut Third i A cut Collar Pruning technique I
23. ome ineffective and result in serious injury UNIT MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNING Disconnect powerhead spark plug or disconnect powerhead from power source before performing mainte nance Inspect entire unit before each use Replace damaged parts Check for fuel leaks Make sure all fasteners are in place and securely fastened Maintain unit according to recommended pro cedures Use only recommended Poulan PRO parts and accessories Never use wire wire rope string flailing devices etc Be sure chain stops moving when engine idles see CARBURETOR ADJUST MENTS section of powerhead manual Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments Never start the unit with the clutch housing re moved The clutch can fly off and cause seri ous injury Keep the handles driy clean and free of oil or fuel mixture Keep fuel and oil caps screws and fasteners securely tightened Have all maintenance and service not ex plained in this manual performed by an autho rized service dealer OPERATE YOUR PRUNER SAFELY Do not operate a pruner with one hand Se rious injury to the operator helpers by standers or any combination of these per sons may result from one handed operation A pruner is intended for two handed use Operate the pruner only in a well ventilated outdoor area Do not operate pruner from a ladder or in a tree Do not use a pruner to cut down trees or any portion of the tree trunk
24. rd or plug If powerhead is not working as it should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water return it to your autho rized service dealer for repair Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection should be provided on the circuit or outlet to be used for the powerhead Recep tacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety Your powerhead should be double insulated to help protect against electric shock Double insulation construction consists of two sepa rate layers of electrical insulation instead of grounding Tools and appliances built with a double insulation system are not intended to be grounded Safety precautions must be ob served when operating any electrical tool The double insulation system only provides added protection against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure WARNING All repairs to an electric powerhead including housing switch motor etc must be diagnosed and repaired by qual ified service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be iden tical to the parts they replace A double insu lated appliance is marked with the words double insulation or double insulated The symbol square within a square may also be marked on the appliance Failure to have the unit repaired by your authorized service dealer can cause the double insulation con struction to bec
25. t the strap allowing the hook to be about 3 6 inches below the waist 8 Fasten the strap hook to the upper clamp and lift the tool to the operating position ed h Assist Handle Coupler OPERATION KNOW YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Hanger Pruner wa Coupler gie SEEN e E ET Shaft Bar oil fill cap Cafe as EARE T Bar nut PRUNER CHAIN TENSION The PRUNER is designed for removal of limbs and branches overhead not greater than 4 inches in diameter OPERATING THE COUPLER Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed The optional attachments are MODEL Edge ee raae raan PP1000E Cultivator PP2000T Blower reins su ed oceae rent PP3000B Brushcutter PP4000C A WARNING Always disconnect pow erhead spark plug or disconnect powerhead from power source before removing or instal ling attachments 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 REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH MENTS CAUTION When removing
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