Poulan 810 EP User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

ENGLISH

Manuel d’Instructions

810 EP

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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Poulan
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4

5855 Terry Fox Way

Poulan

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

545117550 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 guards. 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 all parts of your body away from the

chain when unit 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 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 T o 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 T o 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 extensi o n 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 (see SELECT
AN EXTENSION CORD in the OPERATION
secti on).

S Do not use multiple cords.
S Keep the extension cord clear of operator

and obstacles at all times. Position cord so
that it will not be caught on branches.

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S Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to re-

cessed plug as shown in this manual to pre-

vent damage to unit and/or extension cord

and to reduce the possibility of the exten-

sion cord disconnecting fromthe unit during

operation. See A TTACH THEEXTENSION

CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OP-

ERATION 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 unintentionalstarting 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 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)
appliance. Failure tohave theunit repaired by
qualified service personnel can cause the
double insulation construction to become in­effective and result in serious injury.

OPERATE YOUR PRUNER SAFELY

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 re-

may also be marked on the

sult from one-handed operation. A pruner is
intended for two-handed use.

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 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 put pressure on the 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 serv ice
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 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 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 tensionat

regular intervals, but never with the motor

running. Make sure the bar clamp nut is se-

curely 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 kickbac k
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 trigger 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

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 repres entative 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

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 stops moving when

trigger switch is released.

S Never modify your unit in any way.

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S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free from

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oil and grease.
S Keep oil cap, screws, and fasteners se-

curely tightened.

S Maintain unit with care.
S Keep chain sharp and clean for better and

safer performance.
S Follow instructions for lubricating and chang-

ing accessori e s.
S Check for damaged parts. Before further use

of the unit, a part that is damaged should be

carefully checked to determine that it will op-

erate 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 in a

dry, high or locked-up place out of the reach of

children.
S When storing unit, unplug and use a bar

sheath.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Stop the unit and disconnect the power

source when not in us e.

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 unit so 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
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 c on­dition and the condition of this tool.

RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS

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

Edger PP1000E....................

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

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

WARNING: Use of any other attach-

ments besides those listed above and the at ­tachment provided with this unit might present a
risk of injury to the operator or bystanders. Only
those attachments listed above and the attach­ment provided with this unit have been tested for
use with this powerhead.

MODEL:

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

WARNING: For each optional attach-

ment used, read entire instruction manualbe­fore use and follow all warnings and instruc­tions in manual and on attachment.

NOTE: Use the assist handle included with

your unit (as shown below) when operating
the following attachments.

ssist Handle

BLOWER SAFETY

WARNING: Never puthands orother

objects into blower housing to avoid serious
injury from rotating impeller.

WARNING: Inspect area before us-

ing the unit. Remove all debris and hard ob­jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
S Inspect unit before each use for worn,

loose, missing or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.

S Do not set unit on any surface except a clean,

hard area. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust,
grass, etc., could be picked up by the air in­take and thrown out through discharge open­ing, damaging unit, property, or causing seri­ous injury to bystanders or operator.

S Never place objects inside the blower tubes

or blower outlet. Always direct the blowing
debris away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects such as trees, automo­biles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause
rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to rico­chet which can hurt people or animals,
break glass, or cause other damage.

S Check air intake opening and blower tubes

frequently, always with unit stopped and
power source disconnected. Keep vents
and discharge tubes free of debris which
can accumulate and restrict proper air flow.

S Never place any object inair intake opening

as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.

S Never douse or squirt the unit with water or

any other liquid. Cleanunit andlabels with a
damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.

S Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-

ers, or other substances which may contain
toxic materials.

S T oavoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf

or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.

CULTIVATOR SAFETY

DANGER: RISK OF CUT. KEEP

HANDS AND FEET AW AY FROM TINES AND
CUTTING AREA. Rotating tines can cause se­rious injury. Do not attempt to c lear away cut
material or hold material to be cut when the mo­tor is running. Make sure powerhead is stopped

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