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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PP5000P
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 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 stilldoes notfit,contactaqualifiedelectrician arefatigued,ill,orupset,orifyouhavetaken toinstalltheproperwalloutlet. Donotchange alcohol,drugs,ormedication. Youmustbein the equipment plug, extension cord recep- goodphysicalconditionandmentally alert. If tacle, or extension cord plug in any way. you have any condition that might be aggra- S Donotattempttorepairunit. Inspecttheinsu- vated by strenuous work, check with doctor lationandconnectors onthe powerhe
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S Inspectentireunitbeforeeachuse. Replace another. Stop the engine before setting the damaged parts. Check for fuelleaks. Make unit down. sure all fasteners are in place and securely S Useonly indaylight or good artificial light. fastened. S Useonlyfor jobsexplainedinthis manual(or S Maintainunitaccordingtorecommendedpro- manuals for optional attachments). cedures. KICKBACK S Use only recommended Poulan PRO ® parts and accessories. Never use wire, wirerope, string, flailing devices, etc. WARNING
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S Use extreme caution when re-entering a Symmetrical Guide Bar previous cut. S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar (plungecuts). S Watchforshiftingofwoodorotherforcesthat could close a cut andpinch orfall intochain. Large RadiusTip S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar and Low--Kickback Chain specified for your unit. S Low--KickbackChain,designedwithacon- MAINTAINCONTROL toured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutt
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: Thelowershoulderstrapclamphas two spacer tabs attached. These tabs are WARNING: If received assembled, repeatallstepstoensureyourunitisproperly providedtoadaptthisattachmentforusewith assembledand allfasteners aresecure. powerheads that have a 1 ″ diameter upper shaft(theshoulderstrapclampwillnottighten Examineparts fordamage. Donot usedam- downsecurelyonthe1 ″diameteruppershaft agedparts. without using these spacer tabs). The tabs NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts mustbe
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7. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be ADJUSTINGTHEASSISTHANDLE about 3 -- 6inches below thewaist. 8. Fastenthestraphooktotheupperclamp WARNING: When adjusting the as- andlift the tool to theoperatingposition. sisthandle,besureitremains directlyabove thecouplerontheengineendshafttoensure proper balancingof unit. Assist Handle Shoulder Strap Coupler Shoulder Strap Clamp OPERATION KNOWYOURPRUNERATTACHMENT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR PRUNERATTACHMENT. C
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Upper Shaft S Neverusewasteoilforbarandchainlubri- cation. Coupler S Always stop the engine before removing the oilcap. LOOSEN Lower INSTALLINGATTACHMENT Attachment HANGER Anattachmenthangerisprovidedforstorage whenattachment is not in use. Toinstall hanger onattachment: 1. Removetheshaftcapfromtheattachment (if present) anddiscard. TIGHTEN Knob 2. Pressandholdthelocking/releasebutton. 3. Pushhangerontotheattachmentuntilthe 2. Pressandholdthelocking/releasebutton. locking/releasebuttonsnapsintot
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S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are 1. Make the first cut 6 inches from the tree small size limbs which can catch the chain trunkonthebottomofthelimb. Usetopof and whip toward you or pull you off balance. guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 Useextremecautionwhencuttingsmallsize throughthe diameter of the limb. limbs or slender material. NOTE: Whenmakingthesecond andthird S Watchoutforbranchesimmediatelybehind cuts, rest the foot of the pruner against the the branch being pruned. If the
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1. Use ascrewdriver tomove chainaround CHECKCHAINSHARPNESS guidebartoensurekinksdonotexist.The Asharpchainmakeswoodchips.Adullchain chain shouldrotatefreely. makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING in the SERVICE ChainAdjustment Tool AND ADJUSTMENTS section. BARMAINTENANCE Guide If your pruner cuts to one side, has to be Bar forcedthroughthecut,orbeenrunwithanim- proper amount of bar lubrication it may be necessarytoserviceyourbar. Awornbarwill 2. Loosenbarclampnutuntilitisf
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SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTS DepthGauge Cutters WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddis- connect spark plug wire(or disconnectpow- erheadfrompowersource)beforeperforming maintenance, service, or adjustments except for carburetor adjustments. CHAINSHARPENING Drive Links Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requiresspecialtools.Werecommendedyou referchainsharpeningtoaprofessionalchain sharpener. CHAINREPLACEMENT WARNING: Wear protective gloves whenhandlingchain.Thechainis sharpand can cut youevenwhen it is
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STORAGE Ifyourprunerattachmentistobestoredfora period of time: WARNING: Perform the following steps after eachuse: S Clean the entireattachment. S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and S Allow attachment tocool beforestoring or transporting. guidebar. S Oilthechain andwrap it inheavy paperor S Store attachment with all guards in place. Position attachment so that any sharp ob- cloth. S Check entire attachment for loose screws ject cannot accidentally causeinjury. or nuts. Replace any damaged,
