Poulan 545117551 User Manual

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1-800-554-6723
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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
ENGLISH
Manuel d’Instructions
810 EPT
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions be­fore using this product. Read instructions carefullybefore assem­bling. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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AVERTISSEMENT:
Veuillez lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Bien lire les instructions avant d’assembler l’outil. Tout défaut de le faire pour­rait entraîner des blessures graves.
Poulan 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4
5855 Terry Fox Way
Poulan
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
545117551 8/8/06
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
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DANGER! This unit can be
dangerous! Careless or im­proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Always wear appropriate earprotection, eye protection and head protection.
Read and understand the instruction manual before using the unit.
DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head
protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being cut.
SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT WARNINGSAND
SAFET
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using an electric pruner or any other electric garden-
ing appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec­tric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be fol­lowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency inusing this unit. The operator is responsible for following the warnings andinstructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire instruction manual before assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy . Close attention is necessary when used near children. Always dis­connect unitfrom power source when notin use, before making repairs or adjustments, andwhen changing accessories and attachments such as bar, chain, or trimmer line. Nonconforming re­placement components or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and pos­sible injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only accessories and replacement parts as recom­mended. Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments).
WARNING: 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 unit to adult users
who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found on the unit and in this manu al. Never allow children to operate this unit. Close attention is necessary when used near children.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed
safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fit ­ting 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 motor noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tass els, etc.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
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Hearing
Protection
Snug Fitting
Clothing
Safety Shoes
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 unit. Do not let visitors contact unit or extension cord.
HAZARD ZONE
S Do not handle or operate this unit 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 c ondition that might be aggra­vated by strenuous work, check with doctor before operating this unit.
S Carefully plan your operation in advance.
Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned
retreat path. Cluttered areas invite injuries. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
Safety Hat
Eye Protection
Heavy Duty Gloves
Safety Chaps
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.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (applies to all attachments)
WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous environment. 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. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit. 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. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, or water. 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. Unplug the unit from the power source when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories and/or attach­ments. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hairand anything that may re­duce air flow.
S Use a voltage supply as shown on 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, this
equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and 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 willfit 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, contac t aquali­fied 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 ex-
tension 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 andreplace 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 mu st be heavy enough to carry current from the power source the full length of the extension cord to the uni t. 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 thecord (see SELECT AN EXTEN­SION CORD in the OPERATION section).
S Do not use multiple cords. S Keep the ex tension cord clear of operator and
obstacles at all times. Position cord so that it will not be caught on branches.
S Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to re-
cessed plug as shown in this manual to pre-
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vent damage to unit and/or extension cord
and to reduce the possibility of the extension
cord disconnecting from the unit during op-
eration. See ATTACH THE EXTENSION
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERA-
TION section . 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 re-
paired by your authorized service dealer. S Do not use the unit if the switch does not
turn the unit on and off properly. Repairs to
the switch must be made by your autho-
rized service dealer. S Avoid unintentional starting ofthe 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 connect-
ing extension cord. 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 circuit or
outlet to be used. Receptacles are avail-
able having built-in GFCI protection and
may be used for this measure of safety. S Stop the motor immediately if you are ap-
proached.
DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION
This unit is double insulated to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of two separate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of grounding. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. No grounding means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding be added to this unit. As a result, the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt electrical outlet. 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 electrical repairs to this unit, including hous­ing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service personnel. Re­placement parts for a double insulated ap­pliance must be recommended by the manufac­turer. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words “double insulation” or “double in­sulated”. The symbol (square within a square)
may also be marked on the appliance. Fail­ure to have the unit repaired by qualified service personnel can cause the double insulation construction to become ineffective and result in serious injury.
PRUNER SAFETY
S Do not operate a pruner with one hand. Seri-
ous injury to the operator, helpers, by standers or any combination of these persons may re­sult from one-handed operation. A pruner is intended for two-handed use.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when unit is running.
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 limbyou arepruning.
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 unit. Nev er try to start the unit when the guide bar is in a cut.
S Do not force pruner. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was intended.
S Do not putpressure onthe prunerat 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 Use the right tool, cut wood only. Don’t use
pruner for purpose not intended; for example, don’t use pruner for cutting plastic, masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.
S If you strike or become entangledwith a for-
eign object, stop the unit immediately and check for damage. Have any damage re­paired by an authorized s ervice dealer be­fore attempting further operations.
S Do not operate a pruner that is damaged,
improperly 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 motor and make sure chain has stopped moving before setting the unit down.
S Inspect cords periodically and if damaged,
have repaired by an authorized service dealer.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
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 c loses 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.
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S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the wood
closes in and pinches the moving chain in the cut alongthe top of the guidebar 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 CHANCE 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 obstructions
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 branc h, 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, but never with the motor 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. 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 unit is running and don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintaincontrol. Keep the fin­gers of your left hand encircling and your left thumb under the assist handle. Keep your right hand completely around the trig­ger handle whether your are right handedor left handed.
S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on
both feet.
S Stand slightly to the left side ofthe pruner to
keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
WARNING: 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
Symmetrical Guide Bar
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. A low kickback chain has met kickback performance require­ments when tested on the representative sample of the chain saws specified in ANSI B175.1.
Low---K ickback
Chain
Contoured Depth Gauge
Large Radius Tip
Elongated Guard Link
Deflects kickback force and allows wood to gradually ride into cutter
Can Obstruct Mate rial
Not a Low --- Kickback Chain
LINE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER: Never use blades with line
trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de­vices with any attachment. This attachment (when used with supplied line trimmer attach­ment) is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories with line trim­mer attachment will increase the risk of injury.
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WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. You and others can beblinded/ injured. Wear safety glasses, boots, and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Eye Protection
Hazard Zone
50 ft.
Boots
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit immediately.
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
trimmed before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled inline. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury. S Inspect unit before use. Replace damaged
parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and fasteners are in place and securely fas­tened. Parts that are damaged must be re­paired or replaced by an authorized service dealer. These include head parts that are cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other part that is damaged.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
S Keep all parts of your body away from cut-
ting head and spinning line.
S Keep thecutting head below waist level. Do
not rais e handles above your waist. Cutting head can come dangerously close to your body.
S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming, edg-
ing, scalping, and mowing. Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less risk of in­jury at the rate for which it was designed.
S When using the trimmer attachment, k eep
cutting line at proper length. Use only 0.080 (2 mm) diameter Poulan brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
S Install required shield properly before using
the trimmer attachment. Use only specified trimmer head and spool; make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened.
S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on
left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.
S Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) cannot cause injury.
S Use only in daylight or in good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).
(15 meters)
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
S Have all service performed by a qualified
service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section of this manual.
S Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures.
S Make certain the chain and/or cutting head
stops moving when trigger switch is re­leased.
S When using the trimmer attachment,
keep c utting line at proper length. Us e only 0.080(2 mm) diameter Poulan brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
S Install required shield properly before using
the trimmer attachment. Use only specified trimmer head and spool; make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened.
S Never modify your unit in any way. S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease.
S Keep oil cap, screws, and fasteners se-
curely tightened.
S Keep chain sharp and clean for better and
safer performance.
S Follow instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories and for changing trimmer line.
S Check for damaged parts. Before further use
of the unit, a part that is damaged should be carefully check ed to determine that it will op­erate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the instruction manual.
S Use only recommended attachments and re-
placement parts to avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding warranty.
S When not in use, the unit should be stored ina
dry, high or locked-up place out of the reach of children.
S When storing unit, unplug from the power
source and use a bar sheath when appropri­ate.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
S Carry the unit with motor stopped. S Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of
the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.
S Do not hang unitso that the trigger switch is
depressed.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of 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
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