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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PP258TP
ForOccasionalUseOnly
DANGER:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
PELIGRO:
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSYMBOLS DANGER! This prunercan Read and understand the instruction manual before bedangerous! Careless orim- using the pruner. proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Alwayswearappropriateearprotection,eyeprotectionandheadprotection. DANGER! Fallingobjects cancausesevere headinjury. Wearhead protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being cut. SAFETYRULES Hearing Safety Hat WARNING: Always disconnectspark Protection Eye plugwireandplacewirewherei
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S Donothandle oroperate apruner whenyou items listed in the maintenance section of arefatigued,ill,orupset,orifyouhavetaken this manual. alcohol,drugs,ormedication. Youmustbein S Makecertainthechainstopsmovingwhen goodphysicalconditionandmentally alert. If the throttle trigger is released. For you have any condition that might be correction, refer to CARBURETOR aggravated by strenuous work, check with ADJUSTMENTS. doctor before operating a pruner. S Never modify your unit inany way. S Carefully
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S Pull-In can occur when the moving chain throttle handle whether your are right contactsaforeignobjectinthewoodinthecut handedor left handed. along the bottom of the guide bar and the S Standwithyourweightevenlybalancedon chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden both feet. stopping pulls the pruner forward and away S Standslightlytotheleftsideoftheprunerto fromtheoperator andcouldeasily causethe keep your body from being in a direct line operator to lose control of the pruner. withthecutting chai
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SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped Keepchildren,bystanders,andanimals 50feet withatemperaturelimitingmufflerandsparkar- (15 meters) away. Stop unit immediately if ap- restingscreenwhichmeetstherequirementsof proached. CaliforniaCodes4442and4443. AllU.S.forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, WARNING: Inspect the area to be Minnesota,NewJersey,Oregon,andWashing- trimmed before each use. Remove objects ton require by law that many internal combus- (rocks, broken glass, nails, wi
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people, animals, glass, and solid objects suchastrees,automobiles,walls,etc. The WARNING: Inspect the area to be forceofaircancauserocks,dirt,orsticksto cutbeforeeachuse.Removeobjects(rocks, be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be people or animals, break glass, or cause thrown or become entangled in the blade or other damage. trimmer line. S Never run unit without the proper equip- S Throw away and replace blades that are ment attached. Whenusing yo
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S Do not run unit at high speed unless culti- vating. WARNING: Never lean over dis- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be HEDGETRIMMERSAFETY thrownintotheeyesandfaceandcauseseri- ous injury or blindness. DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade WARNING: Inspect the area where moves momentarily after the trigger is re- leased. Donotattempttoclearawaycutma- the unit is to be used. Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit. Some terialwhenthebladeisinmotion. Makesure o
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, Secondary Hole repeatallstepstoensureyourunitisproperly assembledand allfasteners aresecure. Examineparts fordamage. Donot usedam- agedparts. NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missingor damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank. Locking/Release Findingfueloroilresidueonmufflerisnormal Buttonin Primary Hole due to carburetor adjustments and testing doneby the manufacturer. For optional attachme
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4. Insert twoscrews intothescrew holes. balancing of unit. When adjusting the assist 5. Secure shoulder strapclamp by tighten- handleorhandlebarduringuseofoptionalat- ing screws witha hex wrench. tachments, it must be repositioned between ADJUSTINGTHEASSISTHANDLE the throttle trigger and the upper arrow (closest to engine) on thesafety label. WARNING: When adjusting theas- 1. Loosenwing nut onhandle. sist handle, be sure it remains between the 2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up- right po
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recommended.Mixgasolineandoilataratio of40:1. A40:1ratioisobtainedbymixing3.2 Starting position ounces(95ml)ofoil with1 gallon(4 liters)of unleadedgasoline. DONOT USEautomotive oil or marine oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on container. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assurethatthefuelisthoroughlymixed.Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit. HELPFULTIP BARANDCHAINLUBRI
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STARTINGAFLOODEDENGINE Primary Hole Coupler Flooded engines can be started by placing Guide Recess theON/OFFswitchintheONposition.Move the start lever to the RUN position and fully squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter han- dlerepeatedlywhilesqueezingthrottletrigger until engine starts and runs. This could re- Locking/ Attachment Upper quire pulling the starter handle many times, Shaft Release dependingon how badly the unit is flooded. Button If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBL
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S Long branches should be removed in DANGER:Donotextendarmsabove several pieces. shoulders while pruning. Do not stand be- PRUNINGTECHNIQUE neath branchbeing cut. When ready to cut, accelerate to full throttle and apply a light cutting pressure. DO NOT WARNING: Alwayswearhead,eye, useback andforth sawingaction. hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury whenoperating this unit. Whenoperatingunit,clipshoulderstraponto clamp,standasshownandcheckforthefol- lowing: S Extendyourle
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MAINTENANCE Chain Adjustment Tool WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. Guide Bar HELPFULTIP IMPORTANT: Have all 2. Loosenbarclampnutuntilitisfingertight repairs other than the rec- against the bar clamp. ommended maintenance describedintheinstruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer. If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the Adjusting Screw Bar clampnut product, Poulan PRO may not pay
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CLEANAIRFILTER S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process of rail wear. Remove these burrs A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- witha flat file. ance and increases fuel consumption and S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to harmfulemissions. Always clean after every restore squareedges andsides. 5hours of operation. 1. Cleanthecoverandtheareaarounditto File Rail Edges keep dirt from falling into the carburetor and Sides chamber when the cover is removed. Square 2. Remove par
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Replacetheoldchainwhenitbecomeswornor damaged. UseonlytheLow-Kickbackreplace- ment chain specified in the repair parts list. TOREPLACECHAIN: Lower 1. MoveON/OFFswitchtotheOFFposition Hole and disconnect spark plug. 2. Remove bar clampnut. Adjusting Pin 3. Remove bar clamp. 4. Turn adjusting screw by hand counter- clockwiseuntiladjustingpinjusttouches GuideBar thestop. 13. Install bar clamp nut and finger tighten 5. Slide guide bar behind sprocket until only. Do not tighten any further at this gu
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STORAGE HELPFULTIP WARNING: Perform the following Duringstorageofyourgas/ steps after eachuse: oilmixture,theoilwillsepa- S Allowenginetocoolbeforestoringortrans- ratefromthegas. porting. We recommend that you S Storeunit and fuelinawell ventilatedarea shake the gas can weekly where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or toinsureproperblendingof open flames from water heaters, electric thegas andoil. motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Storeunit withallguardsinplace.Position ENGINE unit so that any
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperformingallofthe recommendedremedies below except remedies that require operation of theunit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. MoveON/OFFswitchtoON. 1. ON/OFF switch in start. OFF position. 2. See “Starting aFlooded Engine” in 2. Engineflooded. Operation Section. 3. Filltank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Fueltank empty. 4. Install new spark plug. 4. Spark plugnot firing. 5. Check for dirty fuelfilter; replace. 5. Fu
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LIMITEDWARRANTY PoulanPRO,adivisionofHusqvarnaOutdoor In Canada, contact: ProductsInc.,warrantstotheoriginalconsumer PoulanPRO purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand 5855 Terry Fox Way gasoline toolorattachmentisfreefromdefects Mississauga,Ontario L5V3E4 inmaterial andworkmanship andagrees tore- Giving the model number, serial number and pairorreplaceunderthiswarrantyanydefective dateofpurchaseofyourproductandthename gasoline productor attachmentas follows from and address of the authorized de
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shouldbecompletedinareasonableamountof CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Poulan time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any PRO may beliable for damages to other en- questionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsandre- gine components caused by the failure of a sponsibilities, you should contact your nearest warrantedpartstillunderwarranty.WHATIS authorizedservicecenterorcallPoulanPROat NOT COVERED: All failures caused by 1--800--554--6723. WARRANTY COM- abuse,neglect,orimpropermaintenanceare MENCEMENTDATE:Thewarra
