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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PP446ET
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WARNING:
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS DANGER: Toprevent electrocution, do not usenear electrical wires or power lines. Keep pruner at least 30feet (10 meters) away fromall power lines. DANGER: Falling objects can causesevere headinjury. Wear headprotection whenoperating this unit. Donot standbeneathbranchbeing cut. DANGER: Use only specified trimmer head, spool, and0.080 inch (2 mm) recommended trimmer line. Never use blades, flailingdevices, wire, rope, string, etc. This attachment is designed for line
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS Trimmer line canthrow objects violently. Youcan beblinded or injured. Wear protective gear. Always usesteel-toed safety footwear withnon-slip soles; snug-fittingclothing; heavy, long pants, andlong sleeves; heavy-duty, non-slipgloves; eyeprotection marked Z87such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; anapproved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users shouldhave hearingchecked regularly as enginenois
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS Assist handletobepositionedonly below thearrow. Never allow children to operate this unit. Storeunit indoors inahigh, dry place outof thereach of children. Whenservicingunit, useonly identicalreplacement parts. Always stop unit anddisconnectspark plug beforeclean- ing or servicing. WARNING: Firehazard. Never mix, pour, or storegasolineor usetheunit near a flameor sparks (including smoking, openflames, or work that cancausesparks). Useunleaded gasolineand two--stroke
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SAFETYRULES S Alwaysstoptheunit whenwork isdelayed WARNING: Always disconnectspark orwhenwalkingfromonecuttinglocationto plugwireandplacewirewhereitcannotcontact another. Stoptheenginebeforesettingthe spark plug to prevent accidental starting when unit down. settingup,transporting,adjustingormakingre- S Useonly indaylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual pairs except carburetor adjustments. Becauseapruner isahigh-speedwood-cutting (or manuals for optional at
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MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT IN GOOD S Stop engine and allow to cool before removingfuel cap. WORKINGORDER S Always store gasoline in a container approvedfor flammableliquids. WARNING: Disconnect the spark KICKBACK plug before performing maintenance except carburetor 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.Keepingoodworkin
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S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of which deflect kickback force and allow the bar (plungecuts). wood to gradually rideintothecutter. S Watchforshiftingofwoodorotherforcesthat Contoured DepthGauge could close a cut andpinch orfall intochain. Elongated Guard Link S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar and Deflects Low--Kickback Chain specified for your unit. kickback force MAINTAINCONTROL Low---Kickback andallowswood Chain to gradually ride into cutter CanObstructMaterial Nota Low---Kic
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handlebar, a handlebar accessory kit ricochet which can hurt people or animals, (#530071451) is available from your autho- break glass, or cause other damage. rized service dealer. S Never run unit without the proper equip- ment attached. Whenusingyourunit asa blower, always installblower tubes. S Check air intake opening, blower tubes or vacuum tubes frequently, always with en- ginestoppedandsparkplugdisconnected. Keepventsanddischargetubesfreeofde- bris which can accumulate and restrict Handle
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S Throw away and replace blades that are HEDGETRIMMERSAFETY bent,warped,cracked,brokenordamaged inany other way. DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP S Installrequiredshieldproperlybeforeusing HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade the unit. Use the metal shieldfor all metal moves momentarily after the trigger is re- bladeuse. leasedorengineisturnedoff. Donotattempt toclearawaycutmaterialwhenthebladeisin WARNING: Onlyusebrushcutterat- motion. Makesureengineisstopped,thespark tachments that provide a metal shield w
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S Direct materialdischargeaway fromglass S Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearglass enclosures, automobiles, etc. enclosures, automobiles andtrucks. S Do not run engine at high speed while not S Neverattempttousethesnowthrowerona removing snow. roof. S Be attentive when using the snowthrower, S Never operate the snowthrower near win- and stay alert for holes in the terrain and dow wells, dropoffs, etc. other hidden hazards. S Neverdischargesnowontopublicroadsor S Make sure the rotor will spin freely
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SHOULDERSTRAPASSEMBLY ADJUSTINGTHEASSISTHANDLE WARNING: Proper shoulder strap WARNING: When adjusting the as- adjustments must be made with the engine sist handle, be sure it remains between the completely stopped before usingunit. coupler and the lower arrow (closest to 1. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit coupler) onthesafety labeltoensureproper andbalancebeforestartingtheengineor balancing of unit. When adjusting the assist beginning acutting operation. handleorhandlebarduringuseofopti
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OPERATION KNOWYOURPRUNER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist handle ON/STOPswitch Coupler Pruner Shaft Shoulder strap clamp Linetrimmer Fuelmix Starter handle attachment fill cap Attachment hanger Primer Bar oilfillcap bulb Chain Throttle trigger Shield Start lever Bar Muffler Bar nut systembymovingthestartlevertoth
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HELPFULTIP WARNING: Alternativefuels(notgas- Ifyour enginestill does not oline)suchas E--15(15%alcohol),E--20(20% start after following these alcohol),E--85(85%alcohol)areNOTclassified instructions, please call as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 1--800--554--6723. 2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels will cause problems such as: improper STARTINGACOLDENGINE clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock, NOTE:DONOTsqueezethethrottletrigger power loss, lubrication deficiency
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REMOVINGPRUNERATTACH- MENT,LINETRIMMERATTACH- MENT,OROTHEROPTIONALAT- TACHMENTS CAUTION: Whenremovingorinstallingat- tachments,placetheunitonaflatsurfacefor stability. 1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. Locking/Release Buttonin Primary Hole Upper Shaft INSTALLINGATTACHMENT Coupler HANGER LOOSEN Anattachmenthangerisprovidedforstorage Lower whenattachment is not in use. Attachment Toinstall hanger onattachment: 1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach- ment (if present) and
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Alwaysreleasethethrottletriggerandallowthe NOTE: Whenmakingthesecond andthird enginetoreturntoidlespeedwhennotpruning. cuts, rest the foot of the pruner against the Tostopengine: treelimbthatisbeingcuttopreventwhipping S Release thethrottletrigger. of thebranch. S Push and release the engine ON/STOP switch. PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard againstkickback.Donotallowthemovingchain to contactany otherbranches orobjects atthe nose of the guide bar when pruning. Allowing such contact can resu
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Themostefficientlinelengthisthemaximum TRIMMING -- Hold thebottomof thetrimmer length allowed by theline limiter. headabout3inches(8cm)abovetheground Alwayskeeptheshieldinplacewhenthetool andatanangle.Allowonlythetipofthelineto is beingoperated. make contact. Do not force trimmer line into Toadvance line: work area. S Operatetheengineat fullthrottle. S Holdthetrimmerheadparalleltoandabove Trimming the grassy area. S Tapthebottom ofthe trimmerhead lightly on thegroundonetime.Approximately 2inches
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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 AdjustingScrew Bar clampnut product, Poulan PRO may not pay f
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1. Cleanthecoverandtheareaarounditto File Rail Edges keep dirt from falling into the carburetor and Sides chamber when the cover is removed. Square 2. Remove parts by pressing button to re- lease air filter cover. Worn Groove CorrectGroove NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or Replaceguide bar when thegroove is worn, producingharmfulevaporativeemissions,do the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when notcleanfilteringasolineorotherflammable excessheatingorburringoftherailsoccurs.If solvent. repl
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5. Slide guide bar behind sprocket until CHAINADJUSTMENT guide bar stops against sprocket. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in MAINTE- 6. Remove theold chain. NANCE section. 7. Carefully remove new chain from pack- REPLACINGTHELINE age. Hold chain with the drive links as 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap shown. button. Cutter 2. Cleanentiresurfaceof hub andspool. Tip of 3. Replacewithapre-woundspool,orcuttwo Bar lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080 ″ (2 mm) di- Drivelink ameter Poulan PRO brand line. W
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CARBURETORIDLESPEED ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Keepothersawaywhen making idle speed adjustments. The chain willbemovingduringmostof thisprocedure. Wearyourprotectiveequipmentandobserve all safety precautions. After making adjust- ments,thechainmustnotmoveatidlespeed. IdleSpeedScrew The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustment tothe idlespeedmaybe necessary if you notice any of the following Toadjustidlespeed: conditions: Allowenginetoidle.Adjustidlespeeduntilen- S Engine will not id
