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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

PPB5500P

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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. Refer
to your original manual for additional Warnings and Operating
Instructions.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le­siones graves. Refiera a su manual original pa ra las Instrucciones
de Funcioniamiento y las Advertencias adicionales.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Référez--vous à
votre manuel original pour des Avertissements et des Instruc­tions d’Utilisation additionnels.

Poulan PRO
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269

115261126 Rev. 2 6/15/10 BRW

FRANÇAIS

IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

DANGER: To prevent electrocution, do

not use near electrical wires or power lines. Keep
pruner at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from all
power lines.

DANGER: Falling objects can cause severe

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

WARNING: Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury. Kickback is the back-

ward, 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.

WARNING: Do not operate pruner from a ladder

or unstable support. Always cut with both feet on solid
ground to prevent being pulled off balance.

WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper

use can cause serious injury.

Read the operator’s manual before use. Failure to follow instructions
could result in serious injury. Save operator’s manual.

Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fit­ting clothing; heavy, long pants, and long sleeves; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protec­tion marked Z87 such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety
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. Always use
shoulder strap when operating unit.

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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

Hazard zone. Keep children, bystanders, and animals
a 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.

Carefully plan your pruning operation in advance. Do not
start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure
footing, and a planned retreat path.

Do not operate a pruner with one hand. Serious injury to the
operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of these
persons may result from one-handed operation. A pruner is
intended for two-handed use.

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using an electric

pruner or any other electric gardening ap­pliance, basic safety precautions must al­ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and serious injury. Read and
follow all instructions.

WARNING: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug (or disconnect unit from power
source) to prevent accidental starting when set­ting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs
except carburetor adjustments.

Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cutting
tool, special safety precautions must be ob­served to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless
or improper use of this tool can cause serious or
even fatal injury.

PLAN AH EAD

S Read this manual carefully until you com-

pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions
before attempting to use the unit.

S Restrict the use of your pruner to adult users

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

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

S Keep all parts of your body away from the

chain when the engine is running.

S Do not handle or operate a pruner when you

are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken
alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in
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.

FUEL SAFETY (for gas engines)

S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the unit.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills

before starting the unit.

S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-

ing fuel cap.

S Remove fuel cap slowly.

ELECTRICAL SAFET Y (for electric
units)

WARNING: Avoid a dangerous envi-

ronment. To reduce the risk of 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 electrical shock. Do not use on wet
surfaces. Do not handle extension cord plug or
unit with wet hands.
S Use only a voltage supply as shown on the

nameplate of the unit.

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S Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in

presence of flammable liquids or gases to
avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or
causing damage to unit.

S Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use

in unventilated areas or where dust or ex­plosive vapors can build up.

S To reduce the risk of electric shock, the unit

may have a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other); if so, it will require the use of a
polarized extension cord. The appliance plug
will fit into a polarized extension cord only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the exten­sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fit, obtain a correct polarized exten­sion cord. A polarized extension cord will re­quire the use of 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 still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper wall outlet. Do not change the equip­ment plug, extension cord receptacle, or ex­tension cord plug in any way.

S To reduce risk of electrical shock, use exten-

sion cords specifically marked as suitable for
outdoor appliances having electrical rating not
less than the rating of unit. Cord must be
marked with suffix “W-- A” (in Canada “W”).
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. Inspect extension cord before use
and replace if damaged. Do not use a dam­aged cord. Cord insulation must be intact with
no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors
must be undamaged. The extension cord
used to reach the power source must be
heavy enough to carry current from the power
source the full length of the extension cord to
the unit. An undersized extension cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.

S Do not use multiple cords.
S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by

the extension cord or yank extension cord
to disconnect unit. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord. Do not use cord as a han­dle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not ex­pose cords to heat, oil, or water.

S Keep the extension cord clear of operator and

obstacles at all times.

S Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to re-

cessed plug as shown in this manual to pre­vent damage to unit and/or extension cord
and to reduce the possibility of the exten­sion corddisconnecting from the unit during
operation.

S Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect the insu-

lation and connectors on the unit and exten­sion cord before each use. If there is any
damage, do not use until damage is repaired
by your authorized service dealer.

S Do not use the unit if the switch does not

turn the unit on and off properly. Have the
unit repaired by your authorized service
dealer.

S Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If

unit 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.

S Avoid unintentional starting of the unit. Nev-

er carry unit with your finger on the switch.
Be sure the switch is in the off position and
never touch the switch when connecting
extension cord.

S Unplug the unit from the power source when

not in use, before servicing, and when chang­ing accessories and/or attachments.

S Avoid any body contact with any grounded

conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes,
to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

protection should be provided on the circuit or
outlet to be used for the unit. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection and
may be used for this measure of safety.

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-

connect spark plug wire (or disconnect unit
from power source) bef ore performi ng mainte­nance.
S Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace

damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make
sure all fasteners are in place and securely
fastened.

S Maintain unit according to recommended pro-

cedures.

S Use only recommended Poulan PRO parts

and accessories.

S Be sure chain stops moving when engine

idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST­MENTS section of original manual).

S Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

S Never start the unit with the clutch housing re-

moved. The clutch can fly off and cause seri­ous injury.

S Keep the handles driy, clean, and free of oil or

fuel mixture.

S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners

securely tightened.

S Have all maintenance and service not ex -

plained in this manual performed by an autho­rized service dealer.

OPERATE YOUR PRUNER SAFELY

S Operate the pruner only in a well-ventilated

outdoor area.

S Do not use a pruner to cut down trees or any

portion of the tree trunk.

S Only use for pruning limbs or branches

overhead not greater than 6 inches (15 cm)
in diameter.

S Do not cut small brush and saplings with the

pruner. Slender matter may catch in the chain
and be whipped toward you, pulling you off
balance.

S Make sure the chain will not make contact

with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the unit when the guide
bar is in a cut.

S Do not put pressure on the pruner at the end

of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you
to lose control when the cut is completed.

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S Do not run the unit at high speed when not

pruning.

S If you strike or become entangled with a for-

eign object, stop the engine immediately and
check for damage. Have any damage re­paired by an authorized service dealer before
attempting further operations.

S Do not operate a pruner that is damaged, im-

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

S Always stop the unit when work is delayed or

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

S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

KICKBACK

WARNING: Avoid kickback which

can result in serious injury. Kickback is the
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.
S Rotational Kickback can occur when the

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 light­ning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the
guide bar up and back toward the operator.

S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the wood

closes in and pinches the moving chain in
the cut along the top of the guide bar and the
chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden
stopping of the chain results in a reversal 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.

S Pull-In can occur when the moving chain

contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut
along the bottom of the guide bar and the
chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stop­ping pulls the pruner forward and away from
the operator and could easily cause the oper­ator to lose control of the pruner.

REDUCE THE CHA NCE OF
KICKBACK

S Recognize that kickback can happen. With

a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce the element of surprise which con­tributes to accidents.

S Never let the moving chain contact any ob-

ject at the tip of the guide bar.

S Keep the working area free from obstruc-

tions such as other trees, 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 the guide bar contact branch or other
objects around it.

S Keep your chain sharp and properly ten-

sioned. A loose or dull chain can increase
the chance of kickback occurring. Follow
manufacturer’s chain sharpening and
maintenance instructions. Check tension
at regular intervals with the engine stopped,
never with the engine running. Make sure
the bar clamp nut is securely tightened after
tensioning the chain.

S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If

the chainis moving at a slower speed, there
is greater chance of kickback occurring.

S Cut one branch at a time.
S Use extreme caution when re-entering a

previous cut.

S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of

the bar (plunge cuts).

S Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that

could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.

S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar and

Low- -Kickback Chain specified for your unit.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

S Keep a good, firm grip on the pruner with

both hands when the engine is running and
don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain 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.

S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on

both feet.

S Stand slightly to the left side of the pruner to

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 a pruner user, do not rely only
on safety devices. Y ou must follow all safety
precautions, instructions, and maintenance in
this manual to help avoid kickback and other
forces which can result in serious injury.
S Reduced- -Kickback Guide Bar, designed with

a small radius tip which reduces the size of
the kickback danger zone on the bar tip.

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