Poulan 530163467, PP5000P User Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

PP5000P

R

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.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. T out défaut de le
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
104 Warren Road
Augusta, GA 30907

Copyright E2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 530163467 7/16/04

FRANÇAIS

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

f

DANGER! This pruner can

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

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head

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

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead 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 AHEAD

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.

Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the pruner.

ety Hat

Hearing

Protection

Snug
Fitting

Clothing

Safety
Shoes

S Keep all parts of your body away from the

chain when the engine is running.

S 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.

HAZARDZONE

Sa

Eye
Protection

Heavy Duty
Gloves

Safety Chaps

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

S 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 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.
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: Do not

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

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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.

S Carefully plan your pruning operation in ad-

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

FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)

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 powerhead.

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

before starting the powerhead.

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

fueling site before starting powerhead engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before remov -

ing fuel cap.

S Remove fu el cap slowly.

ELECTRICAL SAF ETY (for e lectric
powerheads)

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 handle exten­sion cord plug or unit with wet hands.
S Use only a voltage supply as shown on the

nameplate of the unit.

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 electrical shock, use ex-

tension cords specifically marked as suitable
for outdoor appliances. The electrical rating of
the cord must not be less than the rating 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
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.

S Do not use multiple cords.
S The powerhead 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 ex ­tension 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 Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect the insu-

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.

S Do not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord

as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by
pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.

S Do not use the powerhead if the switch

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

S Keep the extension cord clear of operator and

obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to
heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

S Avoid any body contact with any grounded

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

S Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If

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.

S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

protection should be provided 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: All repairs to an electric

powerhead, including housing, switch, motor,
etc., must bediagnosed andrepaired by qual­ified service personnel. Replacement parts
for a double insulated appliance must be iden­tical 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 a square) may also

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING: Disconnect powerhead

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

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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-

cedure s.

S Use only recommended Poulan PRO®

parts and accessories. Never use wire,
wire rope, string, flailing devices, etc.

S Be sure chain stops moving when engine

idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST­MENTS section of powerhead 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 Do not operate a pruner with one hand. Se-

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.

S Operate the pruner only in a well-ventilated

outdoor area.

S Do not operate pruner from a ladder or in a

tree.

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 4 inches (10 cm)
in diameter.

S Never stand under the limb you are pruning.

Always position yourself out of the path of fal­ling debris.

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.

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 (or

manuals for optional attachments).

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 light-

ning 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 stop-

ping pulls the pruner forward and away from

the operator and could easily cause the oper-

ator to lose control of the pruner.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

S Recognize that kickback can happen. With

a basic understanding of kickback, you can

reduce the element of surprise which con-

tributes 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 chain is moving at a slower speed, there

is greater chance of kickback occurring.
S Cut one branch at a time.

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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

Symmetrical Guide Bar

Large Radius Tip

S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a con-

toured depth gauge and guard link which

deflect kickback force and allow wood to

gradually ride into the cutter.

Low---K ickback

Chain

Contoured Depth Gauge

Elongate d Guard Link

Deflects
kickback force
and allows wood
to gradually ride
into cutter

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. 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.
S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed

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

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

Small Radius Tip

Not a Low---Kickback Chain

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.
S Stop powerhead before leaving work area.
S Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool before

storingortransportingitinavehicle.
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-

ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-

naces, etc.
S Store attachment so blade cannot accidental-

ly cause injury.
S Store attachment indoors, out of reach of chil-

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: Exposure to vibra-

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 has been linked to blood vessel dam­age 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 use of this tool and seek med­ical 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.

Can Obstruct Material

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING: If received assembled,

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: If you need assistance or find parts

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

TOOLS REQUIRED

S Hex wrench (provided)

INSTALLING PRUN ER ATTACH­MENT
CAUTION:

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

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.

When removing or installing at-

NOTE: The lower shoulder strap clamp has

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

LOWER SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP

Spacer Tabs

Coupler

LOOSEN

Button

Knob

Guide Recess

Lower

Attachment

TIGHTEN

2. Remove the shaft 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.

Coupler Primary Hole

Shaft

Locking/
Release

Upper

WARNING: Make sure the locking/

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

SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and

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

Spacer Tabs

positioned for use

on 1″ diameter

upper shaft

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

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

Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp

POWERHEAD
END

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 the engine or begin­ning a cutting operation.

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

NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoul-

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

ATTACHMEN T
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: When adjusting the as-

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

Assist Handle

Coupler

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
PRUNER ATT ACHMENT . Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize yourself with
the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Hanger

Pruner

Coupler

Shaft

PRUNER

The PRUNER is designed for removal of
limbs and branches overhead 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 PP1000E.......................

Cultivator PP2000T....................

Blower PP3000B......................

Brushcutter PP4000C..................

WARNING: Always disconnect pow-

erhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead
from power source) before removing or instal­ling attachments.

MODEL:

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 ATTACHMENT
(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 Shaft

L

Coupler

Lower
Attachment

TIGHTEN

2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
ocking/Release

Button

Lower Attachment

3. While securely holding the upper shaft,

Coupler

pull the attachment straight out of the cou­pler.

LOOSEN

Knob

Upper Shaft

INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH­MENTS

1. Remove the shaft cap from the attachment

(if present) and discard.

2. Position locking/release button of attach-

ment into guide recess of upper shaft cou­pler.

Coupler

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: Make sure the locking/

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
smoke coming from the chain and/or discolor­ation of the bar. The oiloutput is automatically
metered during operation.
Genuine PoulanR or Poulan PROR bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and fric­tion. PoulanR or Poulan PROR oil resists
high temperature thinning. If PoulanR or
Poulan PROR bar and chain oil is not avail­able, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.

Upper

Shaft

Primary Hole

Locking/
Release

Guide Recess

Button

Attachment

S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-

cation.

S Always stop the engine before removing

the oil cap.

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER

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

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

2. Press and hold the locking/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:
S Extend your left arm and hold assist handle

with your left hand.

S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with

finger on throttle trigger.

S Keep engine end below waist level.
S Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your

left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back.

S Maintain full weight of tool on your left

shoulder.

Eye
Protection

Long Pants

Heavy Shoes

DANGER: Do not extend arms above

WARNING: Always wear head, eye,

PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guard

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.

IMPORTANT POINTS

S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly

gripped on the pruner. Maintain secure
footing and balance.

S Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch

will fall.

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S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are

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.

S Watch out for branches immediately behind

the branch being pruned. If the chain hits
the rear branch, damage to the unit may oc­cur.

S Be alert for springback. Watch out for

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.

S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear

branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.

S Long branches should be removed in sev-

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.

Second cut

Third cut

Collar

1. Make the first cut 6 inches from the tree

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

NOTE: When making the second and third

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

Foot

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

limb and make a second cut all the way
through the limb.

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

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

First cut

Pruning technique

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-

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

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re­placement of damaged or worn parts.
S Oil tank -- Discontinue use of pruner attach-

ment if oil tank shows signs of damage or
leaks.

CHECK FOR L OOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS

S Bar clamp nut
S Fasteners

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS

S After each use, inspect complete unit for

loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter­gent.

S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CHECK CHAIN TENSION

WARNING: Wear protective gloves

when handling chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving. Make
chain adjustments with lower end supported.
Chain tension is very important. Chains
stretch during use. This is especially true dur­ing the first few times you use your pruner. Al­ways check chain tension each time you use
and refuel your unit.

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1. Use a screwdriver to move chain around
guide bar to ensure kinks donot 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 screw 1/4 turn clockwise. Repeat until
sag does not exist.

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

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: DO NOT operate the

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

Bar clamp nut

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS

A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull chain
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 run with an im­proper amount of bar lubrication it may be
necessary to service your bar. A worn bar will
damage your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/OFF switch is in
the OFF position, then clean all sawdust from
the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
S Move ON/OFF switch to the OFF position

and disconnect spark plug (or disconnect
powerhead from power source).

S Loosen and remove bar clamp nut and

chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
pruner.

S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after

each 5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust From

Guide Bar Groove

Oil Holes

S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal

process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.

S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-

store square edges and sides.

File Rail Edges

and Sides

Square

Correct GrooveWorn Groove

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

LUBRICATION

Bar Oil
Fill Cap

S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under

the OPERATION section.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-

connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow­erhead from power source) before performing
maintenance, service, or adjustments except
for carburetor adjustments.

CHAIN SHARPENING

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

CHAIN REPLACEMENT

WARNING: Wear protective gloves

when handling chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the
first 15 minutes of operation. You should re­check your chain tension frequently and adjust
the chain tension as required. See CHAIN TEN­SION section.
Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or
damaged. Use only the Low-Kickback replace­ment chain specified in the repair parts list.

TO REPLACE CHAIN:

1. Move ON/OFF switch to the OFF position
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 I N

DIRECTION OF ROTATION

Cutter

Drivelink

Cutters

Drive Links

8. Place chain over sprocket, fitting the drive
links in the sprocket.

9. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in
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.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in MAINTE­NANCE section.

Depth Gauge

Lower Hole

Adjusting Pin

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STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the following

steps after each use:
S Allow attachment to cool before storing or

transporting.

S Store attachment with all guards in place.

Position attachment so that any sharp ob­ject cannot accidentally cause injury.

S Store the attachment in a dry, well venti-

lated area out of the reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare attachment for storage at end of sea­son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.

LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each
new Poulan PRO® brand gasoline tool or at­tachment 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-- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income produc­ing purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable 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 ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Addi­tionally, 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-

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

S Clean the entire attachment.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and

guide bar.

S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or

cloth.

S Check entire attachment for loose screws

or nuts. Replace any damaged, worn or
broken parts.

S At the beginning of the next season, use

only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to
oil ratio.

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
STATETOSTATE.NOCLAIMSFORCON­SEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL
BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EX­CEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED
HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA­TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR­RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMI TATIO NS O F IN CID EN TA L OR C ON­SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-
UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, de­signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice or obliga­tion to any purchaser.

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