Ayp 163467E User Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

PP5000P

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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

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 le­siones graves.

A VERTISSEMENT:

Lirelemanueld’instructions etbienrespecter tous lesavertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530163467

FRANÇAIS

1/21/03

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

DANGER!

be dangerous! Careless or im­proper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.

Always wearappropriate earprotection, eye protection and head protection.

DANGER!

protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being
cut.

This pruner can

Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

plug wireand place wirewhere it cannotcontact
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from
power source) to prevent accidental starting
when setting up, transporting,adjusting ormak­ing repairs except carburetor adjustments.

Because apruner is a high-speedwood-cutting
tool, special safety precautions must be ob­servedto reducetherisk ofaccidents. Careless
orimproperuse ofthistoolcan causeseriousor
even fatal injury.

PLAN AHEAD

Read this manual carefully until you com-

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pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions
before attempting to use the unit.
Restrict the use of your pruner to adult users

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who understand and can follow safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions found
on the unit and in this manual.

Always disconnect spark

Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the pruner.

Hearing

Protection

Snug
Fitting

Clothing

Safety
Shoes

Keep all parts of your body away from the

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chain when the engine is running.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals a

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minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people or
animals to be near when starting or operat­ing the pruner.

HAZARDZONE

Safety Hat

Eye
Protection

Heavy Duty
Gloves

Safety Chaps

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

Wear protective gear. Always use steel-

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toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy, long pants, and
long sleeves; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves;
eye protection such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; anapprovedsafety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular
users should have hearing checked regu­larly as engine noise can damage hearing.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove loose clothing and jewelry or
clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps,
tassels, etc.

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

50 feet

(15 meters)

DANGER

use near electrical
wires or power lines.
Keep pruner at least
30 feet (10 meters)
away from all power
lines.

: Do not

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Do not handle or operate a pruner when you

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are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken
alcohol, drugs, or medication. Youmustbein
good physical condition and mentally alert. If
you have any condition that might be aggra­vated by strenuous work, check with doctor
before operating a pruner.
Carefully plan your pruning operation inad-

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vance. Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and a
planned retreat path.

FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)

Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

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Keep away from sparks or flames.

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Use a container approved for fuel.

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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

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the powerhead.
Avoidspillingfuel or oil. Wipe upall fuelspills

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before starting the powerhead.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

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fueling sitebeforestarting powerhead engine.
Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-

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ing fuel cap.
Remove fuel cap slowly.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
powerheads)

WARNING:

ronment. T oreducethe riskof electrical shock,
do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not
expose to snow ,rain,or water to avoid the pos­sibility of electricalshock. Do not handle exten­sion cord plug or unit with wet hands.

Use only a voltage supply as shown on the

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nameplate of the unit.
Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in

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presence of flammable liquids or gases to
avoid creatinga fire orexplosionand/orcaus­ing damage to unit.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use

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in unventilated areas or where dust or explo­sive vapors can build up.
To reducetheriskof electrical shock, useex-

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tension cords specifically marked as suitable
foroutdoorappliances. Theelectricalratingof
thecordmust notbe lessthantherating of the
unit. The cord must be marked with the suffix
“W-A”(in Canada, “W”). Make sure your ex­tension cord is in good condition. Inspect ex­tension cord before use and replace if dam­aged. An undersized extension cord will
causeadropinlinevoltageresultinginlossof
power and overheating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
Do not use multiple cords.

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The powerhead may have a polarized plug

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(one blade is widerthan the other); if so, itwill
require the useofapolarized extension cord.
The appliance plug will fit into a polarized ex­tension cord only one way. If the plug does
not fitfullyintothe extension cord, reversethe
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a cor­rectpolarizedextension cord. A polarizedex­tension cordwill require theuseof a polarized
wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized
wall outlet only one way. If plug does not fit
fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it

Avoid a dangerous envi-

still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to installthepr operwall outlet. Do notchange
the equipment plug, extension cord recep­tacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
Donotattempttorepairunit. Inspect the insu-

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lation and connectors on the powerhead and
extension cord before each use. If there is
any damage, do not use until damage is re­paired by your authorized service dealer .
Do not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord

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asahandle, close a dooroncord,or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord
awayfromheated surfaces. Donot unplug by
pulling on cord.To unplug, grasp the plug,not
the cord.
Do not use the powerhead if the switch

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does not turn the unit on and off properly.
Have the unit repaired by your authorized
service dealer.
Keep theextensioncord clearofoperator and

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obstacles atalltimes. Donotexpose cordsto
heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
Avoid any body contact with any grounded

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conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes, to
avoid the possibility of electric shock. Don’t
handle plug or unit with wet hands.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If

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powerhead is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to your autho­rized service dealer for repair.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

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protection shouldbeprovided on the circuit or
outlet to be used for the powerhead. Recep­tacles are available having built-in GFCI
protection and may be used for this measure

of safety.
Your powerhead should be double insulated
to help protect against electric shock. Double
insulation construction consists of two sepa­rate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of
grounding. Tools and appliances built with a
double insulation system are not intended to
be grounded. Safety precautions must be ob­served when operating any electrical tool.
The double insulation system only provides
added protection against injury resulting from
an internal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING:

powerhead, including housing, switch, motor,
etc., must bediagnosed and repaired byqual­ified service personnel. Replacement parts
foradouble insulated appliance must beiden­tical to the parts they replace. A double insu­lated appliance is marked with the words
“double insulation” or “double insulated”. The
symbol
be marked on the appliance. Failure to have
the unit repaired by your authorized service
dealer can cause the double insulation con­struction to become ineffective and result in
serious injury.

(square within asquare) may also

All repairs to an electric

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING:

spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from
power source) before performing mainte­nance.

Disconnect powerhead

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Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace

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damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make
sure all fasteners are in place and securely
fastened.
Maintain unitaccordingto recommended pro-

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cedures.
Use only recommended Poulan PRO

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parts and accessories. Never use wire,
wire rope, string, flailing devices, etc.
Be sure chain stops moving when engine

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idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST­MENTS section of powerhead manual).
Keep others away when making carburetor

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adjustments.
Neverstartthe unit with theclutch housing re-

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moved. Theclutchcanfly offand cause seri­ous injury.
Keep thehandlesdriy, clean,andfreeof oil or

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fuel mixture.
Keep fuelandoil caps, screws, andfasteners

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securely tightened.
Have all maintenance and service not ex-

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plained inthismanual performedby anautho­rized service dealer .

OPERATE YOUR PRUNER SAFELY

Donotoperateapruner with one hand. Se-

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rious injury to the operator, helpers, by­standers or any combination of these per­sons may result from one-handed
operation. A pruner is intended for two­handed use.
Operate the pruner only in a well-ventilated

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outdoor area.
Do not operate pruner from a ladder or in a

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tree.
Do not use a pruner to cut down trees or any

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portion of the tree trunk.
Only use for pruning limbs or branches not

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greater than 4 inches in diameter.
Never stand under the limb you are pruning.

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Always position yourself out of the path offal­ling debris.
Do not cut small brush and saplings with the

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pruner . Slender mattermaycatch inthechain
and be whipped toward you, pulling you off
balance.
Make sure the chain will not make contact

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with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the unit when the guide
bar is in a cut.
Do not put pressure on the pruner at the end

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of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you
to lose control when the cut is completed.
Do not run the unit at high speed when not

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pruning.
If you strike or become entangled with a for-

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eign object, stop the engine immediately and
check for damage. Have any damage re­paired by anauthorizedservice dealer before
attempting further operations.
Do not operateaprunerthatis damaged,im-

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properly adjusted, or not completely and se­curely assembled. Always replace bar and
chain immediately if it becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
Always stop the unit when workisdelayed or

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when walking from one cutting location to
another. Stop the engine before setting the
unit down.

Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

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Use onlyfor jobs explained in this manual (or

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manuals for optional attachments).

KICKBACK

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WARNING:

can result in serious injury.
backward, upward or sudden forward motion
of the guide bar occurring when the chain
near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts
any object such as a log or branch, or when
the wood closes in and pinches the chain in
the cut. Contacting a foreign object in the
wood can also result in loss of control.

Rotational Kickback

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moving chain contacts an object at the upper

tip of the guide bar. This contact can cause

the chain to dig into the object, which stops

the chain for an instant. The result is a light-

ning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the

guide bar up and back toward the operator.

Pinch-Kickback

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closes in and pinches the moving chain in

thecutalong the top oftheguidebarand the

chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden

stopping of the chain results in areversal of

the chain force used to cut wood and

causes the pruner to move in the opposite

direction of the chain rotation. The pruner is

driven straight back toward the operator.

Pull-In

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can occur when the moving chain
contactsaforeignobjectinthe woodin the cut
along the bottom of the guide bar and the
chain issuddenly stopped.Thissuddenstop­ping pulls the pruner forward and away from
the operator andcouldeasilycausetheoper­ator to lose control of the pruner.

Avoid kickback which

Kickback

can occur when the

can occurwhenthe wood

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

Recognize that kickback can happen. With

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abasicunderstanding of kickback, you can
reduce the element of surprise which con­tributes to accidents.
Never let the moving chain contact any ob-

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ject at the tip of the guide bar.
Keep the working area free from obstruc-

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tions such as othertrees, branches, rocks,
stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any
obstruction that your chain could hit while
you are cutting. When cutting a branch, do
not let theguide barcontact branch orother
objects around it.
Keep your chain sharp and properly ten-

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sioned. A loose or dull chain can increase
the chance of kickback occurring. Follow
manufacturer’s chain sharpening and
maintenance instructions. Check tension
at regularintervals with theenginestopped,
never with the engine running. Make sure
the barclampnut is securely tightened after
tensioning the chain.
Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If

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the chain ismoving ataslower speed, there
is greater chance of kickback occurring.
Cut one branch at a time.

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Use extreme caution when re-entering a

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previous cut.
Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of

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the bar (plunge cuts).

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is the

Watch forshifting ofwoodor other forcesthat

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could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.
Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar and

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Low--Kickback Chain specified for your unit.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Keep a good, firm grip on the pruner with

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both hands when the engine is running and
don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback andmaintain control. Keep the fin­gers of your left hand encircling and your
left thumb under the assist handle. Keep
your right hand completely around the
throttle handle whether your are right hand­ed or left handed.
Stand with your weight evenly balanced on

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both feet.
Stand slightly totheleftsideofthe pruner to

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keep your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

The following features are included on your
pruner to help reduce the hazard of kickback;
however, such features will not totally elimi­nate this danger. As apruneruser,do not rely
only on safety devices. You must follow all
safety precautions, instructions, and mainte­nance in this manual to help avoid kickback
and other forces which can result in serious
injury.

Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed

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with a small radius tip which reduces the
size ofthekickback danger zone on thebar
tip.

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

Small Radius Tip

Symmetrical Guide Bar

Low--Kickback Chain, designed with acon-

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toured depth gauge and guard link which
deflect kickback force and allow wood to
gradually ride into the cutter.

Low---Kickback

Chain

Not a Low--- Kickback Chain

Contoured Depth Gauge

Large Radius Tip

Elongated Guard Link

Deflects
kickback force
and allows wood
to gradually ride
into cutter

Can Obstruct Material

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.

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Stop powerhead before leaving work area.

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Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool before

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storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

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cannot reachsparks oropenflamesfromwa­ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur­naces, etc.
Store attachmentsoblade cannot accidental-

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ly cause injury.
Store attachmentindoors,out of reach ofchil-

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dren.

If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow­ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather hasbeenlinked tobloodvesseldam­age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the useofthis tool and seekmed­ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob­lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi­tion of this unit.

Exposure to vibra-

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam­aged parts.

NOTE:

missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.

If you need assistance or find parts

If received assembled,

TOOLS REQUIRED

Hex wrench (provided)

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INSTALLING PRUNER ATTACH­MENT
CAUTION:

tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.

2. Remove the tube cap from the pruner at­tachment (if present).

3. Position locking/release button of attach­ment into guide recess of coupler.

4. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.

5. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se­curely by turning clockwise.

When removing or installing at-

Coupler

LOOSEN

TIGHTEN

Coupler Primary Hole

Knob

Guide Recess

NOTE:

two spacer tabs attached. These tabs are
provided to adapt this attachment for use with
powerheads that have a 1"diameter upper
tube (the shoulder strap clamp will not tighten
down securely on the 1"diameter upper tube
without using these spacer tabs). The tabs
must bebrokenoffcompletely before useand
placed over the screw holes on the lower
shoulder strap clamp. These tabs are not
needed for powerheads with a 7/8"upper
tube.

The lower shoulder strap clamp has

LOWER SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP

Spacer Tabs

Spacer Tabs

positioned for use

on 1"diameter

upper tube

1. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the upper tube above the handlebar.

2. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
under the upper tube and align the upper
andlowerclamp screw holes (use spacer
tabs between upper and lower clamps if
necessary to secure clamp, i.e. for 1"di­ameter upper tube).

Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp

POWERHEAD
END

Upper

Tube

WARNING:

release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op­erating the unit.

Locking/
Release

Button

Make sure the locking/

Lower

Attachment

SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

handle adjustments are required before use.
The shoulder strap clamp must be installed as
shown above the assist handle on the upper
tube (powerhead end of unit).

Propershoulder strapand

Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp

3. Insert two screws into the screw holes.

4. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten­ing screws with the hex wrench.

5. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and
balance before starting theengineorbegin­ning a cutting operation.

6. Insert your right armandhead through the
shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your
left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign
isonyourbackandthe hook is to the right
side of your waist.

NOTE:

der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the
shoulder.

A one-half twist is built in the shoul-

ATTACHMENT
END

Screws

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7. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 3 -- 6 inches below the waist.

8. Fasten the strap hook to the upper clamp
and lift the tool to the operating position.

Shoulder Strap

Shoulder
Strap
Clamp

ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE

WARNING:

sist handle, be sure it remains directly above
the coupler on the engine end tube to ensure
proper balancing of unit.

Coupler

When adjusting the as-

Assist Handle

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
PRUNER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrationswith yourattachm e ntto familiarizeyour s e lfwith
the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Hanger

Pruner

Coupler

Tube

PRUNER

The PRUNER is designed for removal of
limbs and branches not greater than 4 inches
in diameter.

OPERATING THE COUPLER

Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to be
installed. The optional attachments are:

Edger
Cultivator
Blower
Brushcutter

WARNING:

erhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead
frompowersource) before removing or instal­ling attachments.

Always disconnect pow-

MODEL:

PP1000E.......................

PP2000T...................

PP3000B......................

PP4000C.................

Bar oil fill cap

Chain

Bar

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch during
first 15 minutes of operation. You should
check your chain tension frequently. See
CHAIN TENSION in the SERVICE AND AD­JUSTMENTS section.

REMOVING PRUNER ATT ACHMENT
(OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH­MENTS)
CAUTION:

tachments, place the powerhead and attach­ment on a flat surface for stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.

When removing or installing at-

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Upper Tube

Coupler

Lower
Attachment

TIGHTEN

2. Press andholdthelocking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button

Coupler

Lower Attachment

3. While securely holding the upper tube, pull

the attachment straight out of the coupler.

LOOSEN

Knob

Upper Tube

INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH­MENTS

1. Remove the tube cap from the attachment

(if present) and discard.

2. Position locking/release button of attach-

ment into guide recess of upper tube cou­pler.

Tube

Primary Hole

Locking/
Release

Guide Recess

Attachment

Button

Make sure the locking/

Coupler

Upper

3. Push the attachment into the coupler until

the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.

4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-

curely by turning clockwise.

WARNING:

release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op­erating the unit.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION

The bar and chain require lubrication. The
chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to
the chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar
oil tank before use (Capacity = 4.6 fl. oz.).
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
Too little oil will cause overheating shown by
smokecomingfromthechainand/ordiscolor­ation of thebar . The oiloutput isautomatically
metered during operation.
Genuine PoulanRor Poulan PRORbar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and fric­tion. PoulanRor Poulan PRORoil resists
high temperature thinning. If PoulanRor
Poulan PRORbar and chain oil is not avail­able, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.

Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-

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cation.
Always stop the engine before removing

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the oil cap.

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER

An attachment hanger is provided forstorage
when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:

1. Remove the tube cap from the attachment
(if present) and discard.

2. Press andholdthelocking/release button.

3. Push hanger onto the attachment until the
locking/release button snaps into the hole.

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYS WEAR:

Head
Protection

shoulders while pruning. Do not stand be­neath branch being cut.

hearing, foot and body protection to reduce
the risk of injury when operating this unit.
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto
clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol­lowing:

Extend your left arm and hold assist handle

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with your left hand.
Hold throttle grip with your right hand with

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finger on throttle trigger.
Keep engine end below waist level.

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Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your

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left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back.
Maintain full weight of tool on your left

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shoulder.

Eye
Protection

Long Pants

Heavy Shoes

DANGER:

WARNING:

Donotextend armsabove

Always wear head, eye,

PRUNING

WARNING:

against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob­jects at the nose of the guide bar when prun­ing. Allowing such contact can result in seri­ous injury.

Be alert for and guard

IMPORTANT POINTS

Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly

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gripped on the pruner. Maintain secure
footing and balance.
Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch

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will fall.

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Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are

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small size limbs which can catch the chain
and whip toward you or pull you off balance.
Use extreme caution when cutting small size
limbs or slender material.
Watch out forbranches immediately behind

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the branch being pruned. If the chain hits
the rearbranch, damage totheunitmayoc­cur.
Be alert for springback. Watch out for

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branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
pruner when the tension in the wood fibers
is released.
Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear

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branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
Long branches should be removed in sev-

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eral pieces.

PRUNING TECHNIQUE

When ready to cut, accelerate to full throttle
and apply a light cutting pressure. DO NOT
use back and forth sawing action.

1. Make the first cut 6 inches from the tree

trunk onthebottom ofthelimb. Use top of
guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3
through the diameter of the limb.

NOTE:

cuts, rest the foot of the pruner against the
tree limb that is being cut to prevent whipping
of the branch.

When making the second and third

Foot

Second cut

Third cut

Collar

First cut

Pruning technique

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow­erhead frompower source) before performing
maintenance.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re­placement of damaged or worn parts.

Oil tank -- Discontinue use of pruner attach-

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ment if oil tank shows signs of damage or
leaks.

CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS

Bar clamp nut

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Fasteners

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Always stop unit anddis-

2. Next, move 2 -- 4inches farther out on the

limb and make a second cut
through the limb.

3. Then, makea final cut leaving a 1-- 2inch

collar from the trunk of the tree to avoid
damage to the tree.

all the way

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS

After each use, inspect complete unit for

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loose ordamaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a dampcloth with amilddeter­gent.
Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

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CHECK CHAIN TENSION

WARNING:

when handling chain. The chain is sharp and
can cutyoueven whenitis not moving. Make
chain adjustments with lower end supported.
Chain tension is very important. Chains
stretch during use. This isespecially true dur­ing the first fewtimesyouuse your pruner. Al­ways check chain tension each time you use
and refuel your unit.

Wear protective gloves

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1. Use a screwdriver to move chain around
guide barto ensure kinksdonot exist. The
chain should rotate freely.

Chain Adjustment Tool

Guide

Bar

2. Loosen bar clamp nut until it is finger tight
against the bar clamp.

Adjusting Screw

3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until
chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar
rail. Then, turn adjusting screw an addi­tional 1/4 turn.

Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn

4. Using a screwdriver, roll chain around
guide bar to ensure all links are in bar
groove.

5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.
Release tip of guide bar,then turn adjust­ing screw1/4 turnclockwise. Repeat until
sag does not exist.

6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar
clamp nut securely with a wrench.

Bar clamp nut

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS

Asharpchainmakeswood chips. A dullchain
makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly.
See CHAIN SHARPENING in the SERVICE
AND ADJUSTMENTS section.

BAR MAINTENANCE

If your pruner cuts to one side, has to be
forced through the cut, or been runwith an im­proper amount of bar lubrication it may be
necessary to service your bar. Aworn bar will
damage your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/OFF switch is in
the OFFposition, then clean all sawdust from
the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:

Move ON/OFF switch to the OFF position

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and disconnect spark plug (or disconnect
powerhead from power source).
Loosen and remove bar clamp nut and

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chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
pruner.
Clean the oil holes and bar groove after

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each 5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust From

Guide Bar Groove

Oil Holes

Burring of guide bar rails is a normal

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process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-

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store square edges and sides.

File Rail Edges

and Sides

Square

7. Use a screwdriver to move chain around
guide bar.

8. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Slightly loosen bar clamp nut and loosen
chain by turning the adjusting screw 1/4
turn counterclockwise. Retighten bar
clamp nut.

9. If chain is too loose, it will sag below the
guide bar and needs to be tightened fol­lowing above procedure.

WARNING:

pruner if thechainisloose. If theprunerisop­erated with a loose chain, the chain could
jump off the guide bar and result in serious in­jury.

DO NOT operate the

Correct GrooveWorn Groove

Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when
excess heating orburring of therailsoccurs.If
replacement is necessary, use only the guide
bar specified for your pruner in the repair
parts list.

LUBRICATION

Bar Oil
Fill Cap

See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under

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the OPERATION section.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:

connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow­erhead frompower source) before performing
maintenance, servi ce, or adjustmen t s except
for carburetor adjustments.

Always stop unit anddis-

CHAIN SHARPENING

Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended you
refer chainsharpening to aprofessional chain
sharpener.

CHAIN REPLACEMENT

WARNING:

when handling chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
It is normal foranewchain to stretch during the
first 15 minutes of operation. You should re­check your chain tension frequently and adjust
thechaintension asrequired.See CHAINTEN­SION section.
Replace the old chainwhenit becomes wornor
damaged. Use only the Low-Kickbackreplace­ment chain specified in the repair parts list.

Wear protective gloves

TO REPLACE CHAIN:

1. Move ON/OFFswitch to theOFFposition
and disconnect spark plug (or disconnect
powerhead from power source).

2. Remove bar clamp nut.

3. Remove bar clamp.

4. Turn adjusting screw by hand counter­clockwise until adjusting pin just touches
the stop.

5. Slide guide bar behind sprocket until
guide bar stops against sprocket.

6. Remove the old chain.

7. Carefully remove new chain from pack­age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.

Tip of
Bar

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIRECTION OF ROTATION

Cutter

Drivelink

Cutters

Drive Links

8. Place chainoversprocket, fitting thedrive
links in the sprocket.

9. Fit bottomofdrive links betweentheteethin
the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar.

10. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.

11. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug
in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links
are in the bar groove.

12. Now, install bar clamp making sure the
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower
hole in the guide bar.

Guide Bar

13. Install bar clamp nut and finger tighten
only. Do not tighten any further at this
point. Proceed to the CHAIN ADJUST­MENT section.

Depth Gauge

Lower Hole

Adjusting Pin

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in MAINTE­NANCE section.

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STORAGE

WARNING:

steps after each use:

Allow attachment to cool before storing or

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transporting.
Store attachment with all guards in place.

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Position attachment so that any sharp ob­ject cannot accidentally cause injury.
Store the attachment in a dry, well venti-

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lated area out of the reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare attachment for storage at endofsea­son orif it will not beusedfor30 days ormore.

Perform the following

LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.

warrants to the original purchaser that each

Poulan PRO

new
tachment is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
product or attachment as follows from the
original date of purchase.

2 YEARS

household purposes.

90 DA YS

commercial, professional, or income produc­ing purposes.

30 DAYS

purposes.
This warranty isnottransferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use
of accessories and/or attachments not spe­cifically recommended by

HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

tionally, this warranty does not cover tune­ups, spark plugs, filters, cutting line, or rotat­ing head parts that will wear and require
replacement with reasonable use during the
warranty period. This warranty does not cov-

-- Parts and Labor, when used for

-- Parts and Labor, when used for

-- Parts and Labor, if used for rental

brand gasoline tool or at-

!!!!

ELECTROLUX

for this tool. Addi-

If your pruner attachment is to be stored for a
period of time:

Clean the entire attachment.

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Lightly oil external metal surfaces and

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guide bar.
Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or

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cloth.
Check entire attachment for loose screws

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or nuts. Replace any damaged, worn or
broken parts.
At the beginning of the next season, use

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only fresh fuel having the propergasoline to
oil ratio.

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er predelivery setup or normal adjustments
explained in the instruction manual.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.NO CLAIMS FOR CON­SEQUENTIAL OR OTHERDAMAGES WILL
BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EX­CEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED
HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA­TIONS ON HOW LONGANIMPLIED WAR­RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON­SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of

UCTS, INC.,

products. Therefore,

PRODUCTS, INC.,

change, modify, or discontinue models, de­signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice orobliga­tion to any purchaser.

ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

is to continuously improve its

ELECTROLUX HOME

reserves the right to

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