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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PP446T
ForOccasionalUseOnly
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 le-
siones graves.
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSYMBOLS Read and understand the DANGER! This prunercan 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 arefatigued,ill,orupset,orifyouhavetaken alcohol,drugs,ormedication. Youmustbein goodphysicalconditionandmentally alert. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob- doctor before operating a pruner. jectsviolently.Youandotherscanbeblinded/in- jured. Wear eye and legprotection. Keepbody S Do not operate the pruner with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, parts clear of rota
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MAINTAINYOURUNITINGOOD S Always store gasoline in a container approvedfor flammableliquids. WORKINGORDER S Disconnect the spark plug before KICKBACK performingmaintenanceexceptcarburetor adjustments. WARNING: Avoid kickback which S Look for and replace damaged or loose can result in serious injury. Kickback is the parts beforeeachuse. Look for and repair backward,upwardorsuddenforwardmotion fuelleaksbeforeuse.Keepingoodworking of the guide bar occurring when the chain condition. near the upper t
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S Watchforshiftingofwoodorotherforcesthat S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a could close a cut andpinch orfall intochain. contoured depth gauge and guard link S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar and which deflect kickback force and allow Low--Kickback Chain specified for your unit. wood to gradually rideintothecutter. Contoured DepthGauge MAINTAINCONTROL Elongated Guard Link Deflects kickback force Low---Kickback andallowswood Chain to gradually ride into cutter CanObstructMaterial Not a L
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S Check air intake opening, blower tubes or vacuum tubes frequently, always with en- ginestoppedandsparkplugdisconnected. Keepventsanddischargetubesfreeofde- Handlebar bris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow. S Neverplaceanyobjectinairintakeopening as this could restrict proper air flow and EDGERSAFETY cause damage totheunit. S Neveruseforspreadingchemicals,fertiliz- WARNING: Inspect the area to be ers,orothersubstanceswhichmaycontain edged before each use. Remove objects toxic ma
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S Installrequiredshieldproperlybeforeusing terialwhenthebladeisinmotion. Makesure the unit. Use the metal shieldfor all metal the switch is in the OFF position, the spark bladeuse. plug wireisdisconnected, andthebladehas stopped moving before removing jammed materialfromthecuttingblade. Donotgrabor WARNING: Onlyusebrushcutterat- hold the unit by thecutting blade. tachments that provide a metal shield with proboscis nose. Blades move Allow blades tostop momentarily before removing Proboscis after
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S Iftherotorwillnotrotatefreelyduetofrozen S Never operate the snowthrower near win- ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before dow wells, dropoffs, etc. attempting to operateunder power. S Neverdischargesnowontopublicroadsor S Keep the rotor clear of debris. near movingtraffic. S Donotthrowsnownearotherpeople. The S Clear snow from slopes by going up and snowthrowercouldpropelsmallobjectsat down; never across. Use caution when highspeed causinginjury. changing directions. Never clear snow S Af
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3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp 1. Loosenwing nut onhandle. undertheuppershaftandaligntheupper 2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up- and lower clampscrew holes. right position; retightenwingnut. ATTACHINGSHIELD(FORLINE TRIMMERATTACHMENT) Upper Shoulder Strap Clamp WARNING: Theshieldmustbeprop- erlyinstalled.Theshieldprovidespartialprotec- POWERHEAD tionfromtheriskofthrownobjectstotheopera- END torandothersandisequippedwithalinelimiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper l
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CHOKE COUPLER The CHOKE helps to supply fuelto theengine The COUPLER enables optional attach- to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by ments to beinstalledon the unit. movingthechokelevertotheFULLCHOKE CHAINTENSION position.Aftertheengineattemptstostart,move It is normal for a new chain to stretchduring the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. first 15 minutes of operation. You should Onceenginehasstarted,movethechokelever check your chain tension frequently. See to the OFF CHOKE positi
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NOTE:Ifenginedies withthechokelever Starter Handle in the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position Choke and pull the rope until engine runs, but no Lever more than 6 pulls. Primer Bulb Choke position Muffler decal 1. Set unit ona flat surface. 2. MoveON/OFFswitchtotheONposition. 3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6times. 4. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by STARTINGAWARMENGINE aligningleverwithpositionshownonde- 1. MoveON/OFFswitchtotheONposition. cal (see illustrationbe
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Upper Shaft OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSFOR PRUNERATTACHMENT Coupler OPERATINGPOSITION LOOSEN Lower ALWAYS WEAR: Attachment Head Protection Eye Protection TIGHTEN Knob 2. Press and hold the locking/release button. Locking/Release LongPants Button Heavy Shoes Coupler Upper Shaft Lower Attachment 3. While securely holding the engine and DANGER:Donotextendarmsabove upper shaft, pull the attachment straight shoulders while pruning. Do not stand be- out of the coupler. neathbranch beingcut. INSTALLINGOPTION
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S Watch out for branches immediately behind OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSFOR thebranchbeingpruned. Ifthechainhitsthe TRIMMERATTACHMENT rear branch, damage to the unit may occur. OPERATINGPOSITION S Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the ALWAYS WEAR: prunerwhenthetensioninthe woodfibers is released. Eye Protection S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them. S Long branches
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CUTTINGMETHODS SCALPING -- The scalping technique re- moves unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bottomof thetrimmer head WARNING: Use minimum speed about 3 inches (8 cm) above thegroundand anddonotcrowdthelinewhencuttingaround atanangle.Allowthetipofthelinetostrikethe hardobjects(rock,gravel,fenceposts,etc.), groundaroundtrees,posts,monuments,etc. whichcandamagethetrimmerhead,become This technique increases line entangled intheline, or be thrown causinga wear. serious hazard. Scalpi
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CHECKFORLOOSE 4. Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove. FASTENERSANDPARTS 5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. S Spark PlugBoot Releasetipofguidebar,thenturnadjust- S Air Filter ingscrew1/4turnclockwise.Repeatuntil S Housing Screws sagdoes not exist. S Assist Handle Screw 6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar S Debris Shield clamp nut securely with the bar tool. CHECKFORDAMAGEDOR WORNPARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
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After each use, ensure ON/OFF switch is in LUBRICATION theOFFposition,thencleanallsawdust from Bar Oil the guidebar andsprocket hole. FillCap Tomaintainguide bar: S Move ON/OFF switch to the OFF position anddisconnect spark plug. S Loosen and remove bar clamp nut and chain brake. Remove bar and chain from pruner. S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after the OPERATION section. each5 hours of operation. MUFFLERANDSPARKARREST- RemoveSawdust From INGSCREEN Guide
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Lineexit holes Linein Notch Hub Linein Notch 5. Wind the lineevenly andtightly ontothe spool.Windinthedirectionofthearrows foundon the spool. 6. Pushthelinesintothenotches,leaving3 to 5inches (7 -- 12cm) unwound. 7. Insert the lines into the the exit holes in 8. Place chain over sprocket, fitting the thehub as shownin the illustration. drive links inthesprocket. 8. Alignthenotcheswiththelineexitholes. 9. Fitbottomofdrivelinksbetweentheteeth 9. Pushspoolintohubuntilitsnapsintoplace. in the sprock
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STORAGE HELPFULTIP WARNING: Perform the following Duringstorageofyourgas/ steps after eachuse: oilmixture,theoilwillsepa- S Allowenginetocoolbeforestoringortrans- rate from the gas. 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 the gas and oil. motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Storeunit withallguardsinplace.Position ENGINE unit so tha
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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 ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC warrants to the original purchaser that each LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE newPoulanPROrbrandgasolinetoolorat- OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM tachmentis freefromdefectsinmaterialand STATE TO STATE. workmanshipandagreestorepairorreplace NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR under this warranty any defective gasoline OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, product or attachment as follows from the AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS origin
