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Instruction Manual
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSYMBOLS Read and understand the DANGER! This unitcanbe instruction manual before dangerous! Careless or im- using the unit. 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 IMPORTANTWARNINGSAND SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Whenusinganelectricpruneroranyotherelectricgar
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hands. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not Safety Hat Hearing use in the presence of flammable liquids or Protection Eye gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion Protection and/orcausingdamagetounit.Donotabuse Snug cord. Never carry the unit by the extension Fitting Heavy Duty cord or yank extension cord to disconnect Clothing Gloves unit. To unplug, graspthe plug, not thecord. Donotusecordasahandle,closeadooron cord,orpullcordaroundsharpedgesorcor- ners. Turn off all controls before unpluggin
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S Tiecordtocordretainerandconnecttore- sult from one-handed operation. A pruner is cessedplugasshowninthismanualtopre- intended for two-handed use. vent damagetounit and/or extensioncord S Do not operate pruner from a ladder or in a and to reduce the possibility of the exten- tree. sioncorddisconnectingfromtheunitduring S Donotuseaprunertocutdowntreesorany operation.SeeATTACHTHEEXTENSION portion of the treetrunk. CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OP- S Only use for pruning limbs or branches ERATION se
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S Pinch-Kickbackcanoccurwhenthewood S Keepagood,firmgripontheprunerwithboth closes in and pinches the moving chainin hands when the unit is running and don’t let thecutalongthetopoftheguidebarandthe go. Afirmgripwill helpyou reducekickback chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden andmaintaincontrol.Keepthefingersofyour stoppingofthechainresultsinareversalof lefthandencirclingandyourleftthumbunder the chain force used to cut wood and theassisthandle.Keepyourrighthandcom- causes the pruner to move i
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S Keepthehandlesdry, clean,and freefrom ADDITIONAL SAFETYRULES oiland grease. FOROPTIONALATTACHMENTS S Keep oil cap, screws, and fasteners se- curely tightened. WARNING: Foreachoptionalattach- S Maintain unit with care. mentused,readentireinstructionmanualbe- S Keep chain sharp and clean for better and fore use and follow allwarnings andinstruc- safer performance. tions inmanual andon attachment. S Follow instructions forlubricating andchang- NOTE: Usetheassisthandleincludedwith ing accessories.
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anddisconnectedfrompowersource whenre- movingjammedmaterialfromthetines. Donot grab or hold attachment by the tines. WARNING: Rotating tines cancause serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines. Handlebar Stop the unitand disconnectthe powersource before unclogging tines or making repairs. DANGER: RISK OF CUT. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE ANDCUTTINGAREA.Donotattempttoclear away cut material when the blade is in motion. Makesurepowerheadisstoppedanddiscon- nected from power source when r
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S When using the trimmer attachment, keep WARNING: Use of any other attach- cutting line atproper length.Use only 0.080 ″ mentsnotrecommendedinthismanualmayin- (2 mm) diameter Poulan brand line. Never creasetheriskofinjurytopersons,fire,orelec- use wire, rope, string, etc. S Installrequiredshieldproperlybeforeusing trical shock. Use of attachments not covered under the list of recommended attachments in thetrimmerattachment.Useonlyspecified trimmer head and spool; make sure it is this manual hav
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WARNING: Foradditionalinformation, WARNING: Never lean over dis- refer to the safety section of the instruction charge chute. Rocks or debris could be manual supplied with your pruner attachment. thrownintotheeyesandfaceandcauseseri- ous injury or blindness. HEDGETRIMMERSAFETY WARNING: Inspect the area where DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP the unit is to be used. Remove objects that HANDSAWAYFROMBLADE -- Blademoves could be thrown or damage the unit. Some momentarilyafterthetriggerisreleased. Donot ob
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ASSEMBLY 1. Tryonshoulderstrapandadjustforfitand balance before startingtheunit or begin- WARNING: If received assembled, reviewallassemblystepstoensureyourunit ning acutting operation. 2. Insertyourrightarmandheadthroughthe is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. shoulderstrapandallowittorestonyour left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign Examineparts fordamage. Donot usedam- agedparts. is centeredonyourback andthe hookis NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts totheright side of
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OPERATION KNOWYOURPRUNER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Coupler Pruner Shaft Shoulder StrapClamp Attachment Hanger Recessed Bar oil fill cap Plug Chain Motor Housing CordRetainer Bar Bar nut Trigger Switch RECESSEDPLUG COUPLER TheRECESSED PLUG is where youattach The COUPLER enables optional attach- your
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overheating shown by smoke coming from Coupler Primary Hole thechainand/ordiscolorationofthebar. The GuideRecess oiloutputisautomaticallymeteredduringop- eration.Alwaysfillthebaroiltankbeforeand duringuseas needed(capacity =4.6 fl.oz.). GenuinePoulan barandchainoilisrecom- mended to protect your unit against exces- Locking/ Upper Attachment sivewear fromheat andfriction. Poulan oil Shaft Release resists hightemperature thinning. Button If Poulan bar and chain oilis not available, use agoodgrade
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Alwaysreleasethetriggerswitchassoonas the cut is completed, allowing the motor to stop. Keep the cord away from the cutting area.Positioncordsoitwillnotbecaughton branches andthelike duringcutting. PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard Second cut against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or ob- Third cut jectsatthenose ofthe guidebar whenprun- ing. Allowing suchcontact canresult inseri- ous injury. Collar IMPORTANTPOINTS S Work slowly, keeping both hands fir
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few times you use your pruner. Always check CHECKCHAINSHARPNESS chain tension each time you use your unit. Asharpchainmakeswoodchips.Adullchain 1. Use the screwdriverend ofthe chainad- makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly. justment tool (bar tool) to move chain See CHAIN SHARPENING in the SERVICE around guide bar to ensure kinks do not AND ADJUSTMENTS section. exist. The chainshould rotatefreely. BARMAINTENANCE ChainAdjustment Tool If your pruner cuts to one side, has to be forcedthroughthecut
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SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTS Depth Gauge Cutters WARNING: Disconnect unit from power source before performing service or making adjustments. CHAINSHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requiresspecialtools.Werecommendedyou DriveLinks referchainsharpeningtoaprofessionalchain sharpener. CHAINREPLACEMENT WARNING: Wear protective gloves whenhandlingchain.Thechainis sharpand can cut youevenwhen it is not moving. Itisnormalforanewchaintostretchduringthe first 15 minutes of operation. You shou
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STORAGE SEASONALSTORAGE WARNING: Perform the following Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the steps after eachuse. season or if it will not be used for 30 days or S Stop the unit and disconnect the power more. If your unit is to be stored for a period of time: sourcewhennot inuse. S Carry theunit withmotor stopped. S Clean it thoroughly before lengthy storage. S Store in a clean dry area. S Allow motor to cool before storing or trans- porting. S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and g
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LIMITEDWARRANTY Poulan warrants to the original purchaser THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC thateachnewPoulanbrandelectricorcord- LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE lessproductisfreefromdefectsinmaterialand OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM workmanship and agrees to repair or replace STATE TO STATE. underthiswarrantyanydefectivePoulanbrand NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR electric product within two (2) years from the OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, originaldateof purchase. AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS If
