Poulan PP445 Owner’s Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

PP445

For Occasional Use Only

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating InstnJctions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

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DANGER! Thisprunercan

be dangerous! Careless or im- proper use can cause

sedous or even fatal injury.

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

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

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

Read and understand the instruction manual before

using the pruner.

_ WARNING: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re- pairs except carburetor adjustments.

Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cL_ting tool, special safety precautions must be ob-

served to reduce the risk ofaccidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious or

even fatal injury.

PLAN AHEAD

• Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to use the unit.

• Restdct the use of your pruner to adult users

who understand and can follow safety rules,

preca_ions, and operating instructions found

on the unit and in this manual.

INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION MANUAL ON THE UNIT

• 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.

Hearing Safety Hat

Protection _'SEy e

Snug

• Keep all parts of your body away from the

• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a

"""'_ Qo,w _ "_" Protection

Clothing Gloves

Safety Safety Chaps Shoes

chain when the engine is running. 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

_ (15 meters)

Heavy Duty

50 feet

DANGER: Donot

use near electrical

wires or power lines.

Keep pruner at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from all power

lines.

• 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 alerL If you have any condition that might be

aggravated by strenuous work, check with

doctor before operating a 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.

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. OPERATE YOUR PRUNER SAFELY

• 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.

• Operate the pruner only in a well-ventilated

outdoor area.

• Do not operate pruner from a ladder or in a

tree.

• Do not use a pruner tocut down trees or any portion of the tree trunk

• Only use for pruning limbs or branches not

greater than 4 inches in diameter.

• Never stand under the limb you are pruning.

Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• Do not run the unit at high speed when not pruning

• If you strike or become entangled with a

foreign object, stop the engine immediately

and check for damage. Have any damage repaired by an authorized service dealer before attempting further operations.

• 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.

• 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.

• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments).

MAINTAIN YOUR PRUNER IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

• Have all service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the

items listed in the maintenance section of

this manual

• Make certain the chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released For

correction, rerer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.

• Never modify your unit in any way

• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free ofoil or fuel mixture

• Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners securely tightened.

• Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent chain from contacting any object.

• Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments

• Use only Poulan PRO® accessories and replacement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the pruner.

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.

There should be no smoking, open flames, or work that could cause sparks. Allow

engine to cool before refueling.

• Mix aed pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site before starting engine.

• Turn the engine off and let unit cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap

and refuel unit.

• Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors can not reach sparks or open flames

from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

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

• 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.

• 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

• Pull-In can occur when the moving chain

contacts a foreign object in the wood in the CL_ along the bottom of the guide bar and the

chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping pulis 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

• Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which

contributes to accidents.

• Never let the moving chain contact any

object at the tip of the guide bar.

• 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 branch, do

not let the guide bar contact branch or other

objects around it.

• Keep your chain sharp end properly

tensioned. 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.

• Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If

the chain is moving at a slower speed, there

is greater chance of kickback occurring.

• Cut one branch at a time.

• Use extreme caution when re-entering a

previous cut.

• Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of

the bar (plunge cuts).

• Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.

• Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-Kickback Chain specified for your unit.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

• Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet.

• 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 elimi- nate this danger. As a pruner user, do not rely

only on safety devices. You must follow all safety precautions, instructions, and mainte-

nance in this manual to help avoid kickback

and other forces which can result in serious

injury.

• 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

NI RadiusTip

Symmetrical Guide Bar _.

• Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link

which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter.

Contoured Depth Gauge

_k Elongated Guard UnkDe_ects

Low-Kickback _ and allows wood

Chain to gradually ride

Large Radius Tip

ickback force

into elx_tet

• Keep e 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 end 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.

_J_Can Obstruct Material

Not a Low-Kickback Chain

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations

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 ab- normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold

weather has been linked to blood vessel dam- age 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 med-

ical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these prob- lems. Users who operate power tools on a

continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condi- tion of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark

arresting screen which meets the require- ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All

U.S. forest land and the states of California,

Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-

gon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be

equipped with asparkarresting screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations ex- ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure

to do so is a violation of the law. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-

ing screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho-

rized service dealer.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

DWARNING: For each optional at-

tachment used, read entire instruction manu- al before use and follow all warnings and in-

structions in manual and on attachment.

II.WARNINIs: Ensure handlebar is installed when using edger or brushcutter at-

tachments. Attach handlebar above arrowoe safety label on the upper tube (engine end of

unit), if your edger or brushcutter attachment does not include a handlebar, a handlebar ac- cessory kit (#530071451) is available from your authorized service dealer.

Handlebar

Eye Protection

U Boots

Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet

(15 meters) away. Stop unit immediately if ap-

proached.

_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 in line.

Hard objects can damage the trimmer head

and be thrown causing serious injury.

• Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or

hedge trimming.

• Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.

EDGER SAFETY

_WARNING: inspect the area to be

edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which

can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft.

• Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released. The blade can seriously cut you or others.

• Allow blade to stop before removing it from the cut.

Blade rotates

after the

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

_ DANGER: Neverusebladeswith line trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de-

vices with any attachment. Use of any other accessories with line trimmer attachment will

increase the risk of injury.

@CO

="k

WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-

jects violently. You and others can be blinded/in- jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body

parts clear of rotating line.

• Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

• Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when the engine is

running or when cutting blade is moving.

• Always keep the wheel and depth adjusting skid in contact with the ground.

• Always push the unit slowly over the ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.

• Always use the handlebar when using edg- er attachment.

BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY

_WARNING: Inspect area before

starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob- jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

• Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine is running. 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.

• Never place objects inside the blower

tubes, vacuum tubes or blower outlet. Al- ways 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.

• Never run unit without the proper equip- ment attached. When using your unit as a blower, always install blower tubes.

• Check air intake opening, blower tubes or

vacuum tubes frequently, always with en- gine stopped and spark plug disconnected.

Keep vents and discharge tubes free of de- bris which can accumulate and restrict

proper air flow.

• Never place any object inair intake opening as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.

• Never use forspreading chemicals, fertiliz- ers, or other substances which may contain

toxic materials.

• To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf

or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,

ashtrays, etc.

BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY

_, DANGER: Blade can thrust violently

away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.

_ WARNING: Donotusetrimmer head as a fastening device for the blade.

jects or seriously cut you if accidentally touched. Stop the blade by contacting the

right hand side of the coasting blade with ma-

terial already cut.

Stop coasting _ blade by contact _. _

with cut material.

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DWARNING: Inspect the area to be

cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,

broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be

thrown or become entangled in the blade or trimmer line.

• Throw away and replace blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way.

• Install required shield properly before using the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal

blade use.

_ WARNING: Onlyusebrushcutterat- tachmentsthat provide a metal shield with

proboscis nose.

• Use only specified blade and make sure itis

properly installed and securely fastened.

• Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on the right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.

• Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see AS-

SEMBLY instructions in brushcutter attach- ment instruction manual).

CULTIVATOR SAFETY

i_ WARNING: Rotating tines can cause

sedous injury. Keep away from rotating tines. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug

before unclogging tines or making repairs.

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_WARNING: The blade continues to cultivated before starting the unit. Removeall

DWARNING: Inspect the area to be

spin after the throttle is released or engine is debris and hard and sharp objects such as turned off. The coasting blade can throw ob- rocks, vines, branch- es, rope, string, etc.

• Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc- curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit

for damage.

• Never operate the cultivator without the tine cover in place and properly secured.

• Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,

disconnect the spark plug and inspect the cul- tivator for damage. Repair before restarting.

• Disconnect attachment from the drive en-

gine before cleaning the tines with a hose

and water to remove any build-og. Oil the

tines to prevent rust.

• Always wear gloves when servicing or cleaning the tines. The tines become very sharp from use.

• Do not run unit at high speed unless culti-

vating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

£1, _

a DANL_ER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is re-

leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma- terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure

the switch is in the OFF position, the spark plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has stopped moving before removing jammed material fremthecuttiog blade. Donot grabor hold the unit by the cutting blade.

Blades move

momentarily

after the

trigger s

Allow blades to stop before removing

them from the cut.

41=.WARNINg: Inspect the area before

starting 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.

• Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,

warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Have worn or damaged parts re-

placed by your aL_hodzed service dealer.

• Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting blade.

• Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of

debris.

SNOW THROWER SAFETY

_,WARNING: Keep hands and feet

away from the rotor when starting or running the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor with the engine/motor running. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug before unclogging snow or debris from discharge chute or when adjusting vanes.

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_WARNING: Never lean over dis-

charge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri- ous injury or blindness.

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_WARNING: Inspect the area where

the unit is to be used. Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit. Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow - be alert for the possibility.

• Direct material discharge away from glass enclosures, automobiles, etc.

• Do not run engine at high speed while not removing snow.

• Be attentive when using the snowthrewer, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and

other hidden hazards.

• Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snowthrower to the power-

head.

• If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frezen ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before attempting to operate under power.

• Keep the rotor clear of debris.

• Do not throw snow near other people. The snow thrower could propel small objects at

high speed causing injury.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the en- gine, disconnect spark plug and inspect the snowthrewer for damage and repair if nec- essary before restarting unit.

• Never operate the snowthrewer near glass enclosures, automobiles and trucks.

• Never attempt to use the snowthrower on a roof.

• Never operate the snowthrower near win- dow wells, dropoffs, etc.

• Never discharge snow onto public roads or near moving traffic.

• Clear snow from slopes by going up and down; never across. Use caution when changing directions. Never clear snow from steep slopes.

• Let snowthrewer run for afew minutes after clearing snow so moving parts do not

freeze.

• Look behind and use care when backing up. Exercise caution to avoid slipping orfal- ling, especially when operating in reverse.

• Know how to stop quickly.

4D.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 dam-

aged parts. NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts

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

It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the

empty fuel tank. Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal

due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Hex wrench (provided) INSTALLING PRUNER ATTACH-

MENT

CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on aflat surface for stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.

LOOSEN

Shipping protector

TIGHTEN

2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.

3. Remove the tube cap from the pruner at- tachment (if present).

4. Posifion locking/release button of attach-

ment into guide recess of coupler.

5. Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the

primary hole.

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

curely by turning clockwise.

Coupler Primary Hole

\ /r_Uide Recess

UTPuPberL° ,¢k'ans£/ ALOc_emrent

Button

Knob

liWARNINL_: Make sure the locking/

release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit. All attachments are designed

to be used in the primary hole. For optional attachments, see the AS-

SEMBLY section of the applicable attach- ment instruction manual.

SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY

_WARNING: Proper shoulder strap

adjustments must be made with the engine completely stopped before using unit.

1. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or beginning a cutting operation.

2. 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 centered 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.

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

4. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp lo- cated between the throttle handle and the

assist handle and lift the tool to the oper- ating position.

NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the

shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper

balancing of unit. TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP:

1. Loosen and remove both clamp screws.

2. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp

over the upper tube.

3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the upper tube and align the upper

and lower clamp screw holes.

Upper Shoulder

Clamp

POWERHEAD END

Lower Shoulder | ATTACHMENT Strap Clamp O END

4. insert two screws into the screw holes.

5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten- ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE

Screws

ing screws with a hex wrench.

_WARNING: When adjusting the as-

sist handle, be sure it remains between the coupler and the _I lower arrow (closest to

coupler) on the safety label to ensure proper

balancing of unit. When adjusting the assist handle or handlebar during use of optional at-

tachments, it must be repositioned between the throttle trigger and the _' upper arrow (closest to engine) on the safety label.

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

2. Rotate the handle on the tube to an up- right position; retighten wing nut.

KNOW YOUR PRUNER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls

and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Pruner

,-- !

Tube

I Attachment Hanger

Bar oil fill cap

Chain

Bar Bar nut

ONIOFF SWITCH The OH/OFF switch is located on the trigger

handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This allows you to start the engine with fewer

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its original form.

CHOKE The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine

to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

information in the safety rules before you be- gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

1-800-554-6723. FUELING ENGINE

_,WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

when refueling. This engine is certified to operate on

unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality

synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on container.

Assist Han(_,._ ON/OFF Switch __

Coupler _ _ "_ .,_ll__._

S o e S pC P Fuelmix l-

Starter Handle.. fill cap

Primer Bulb

Throttle Trigger

Choke

Muffler

moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE

position. After the engine attempts to start, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once engine has started, move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.

COUPLER The COUPLER enables optional attach-

ments to be installed on the unit. 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 AD- JUSTMENTS section.

Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container

momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly

mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules

relating to fuel before fueling your 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 when you fill the fuel tank (Capacity =4.6 fi. 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 discolor- ation of the bar. The oil output is aL_omatically

metered during operation. Always fill the bar oil tank when you fill the fuel tank.

Genuine Poulan® or Poulan PRO® bar and chain oil is recommended to protect your unit

against excessive wear from heat and fric- tion. Poulan® or Poulan PRO® oil resists

high temperature thinning. If Poulan@ or

Poulan PRO@ bar and chain oil is not avaiP able, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.

• Never use waste oil for bar and chain

lubdcation.

• Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap.

IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during stor- age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, empty the fuel system before stor- age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,

start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

season. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. See the STORAGE section for additional in-

formation.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

• To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF

switch to the OFF position.

• If engine does not stop, move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.

F Switch

4. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on de- cal (see illustration below).

Choke position

decal

5. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remainin 9 steps.

6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.

7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal (see illustration below).

Choke

position

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

_, WARNING: Make sure the chain will

not make contact with any object while start- ing the engine. Never try to start the unit when

the guide bar is in a cut. Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause seri-

ous burns.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of

fuel)

Choke

.Lever

Muffler

1. Set unit on a flat surface.

2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, b_ no more than 6 pulls. If the engine

doesn't start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2

more times. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter

rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine doesn't start, repeat procedure 2 additional times.

NOTE: if engine still doesn't start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A

FLOODED ENGINE.

9. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10se- conds, then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal (see illustration below). Al-

low the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle

trigger. NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position,

move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs,

bL_no more than 6 pulis.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

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

2. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until

the engine runs smoothly.

4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.

5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE

position.

NOTE: If engine has not started, pullstarter

rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by placing

the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-

cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly

the unit is flooded.

If the unit still doesn't start, refer to

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call

1-800-554-6723.

OPERATING THE COUPLER This model is equipped with a coupler which

enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional attachments are:

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

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

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

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

MODEL:

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-

connect spark plug before removing or instal- ling attachments.

REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT

_3R OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH-

ENTS)

CAUTION: When removing orinstalling at- tachments, place the unit on aflat surface for stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.

Upper Tube

Coupler

3. While securely holding the engine and upper tube, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-

MENTS

1. Remove the tube cap from the attach- ment (if present).

2. Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of 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.

Coupler Primary Hole

\ / Guide Recess

Upper Locking/ Attachment

Tube Release

Button

I=,WARNING: Make sere the locking/

release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit.

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT

HANGER An attachment hanger is provided for storage

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

1. Remove the tube cap from the attach- ment (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

HAeLaV_AYS_._,_ '_'_'_

Prot ionEye

Lower Attachment

TIGHTEN Knob

2. Press and hold the locking/release bL_ton. Locking/Release

Button

Lower Attachment

UpperTube

I ant

[ _L/ Heavy Shoes ,,

dll DANGER: Do not extend arms above

shoulders while pruning, Do not stand be-

neath branch being cut.

_WARNING: Always wear head, eye,

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 fol- lowing:

• Extend your left arm and hold assist handle

with your left hand.

• Hold throttle grip with your right hand with

finger on throttle trigger.

• Keep engine end below waist level.

• Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your

left shoulder and danger sign centered on

your back.

• Maintain full weight of tool on your left

shoulder.

Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not pruning.

To stop engine:

• Release the throttle trigger.

• Move the QN/OFF switch to the QFF posi-

tion.

PRUNING

_WARNING: Be alert for and guard

against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or ob- jects at the nose of the guide bar when prun- ing. Allowing such contact can result in seri- ous injury.

IMPORTANT POINTS

• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly

gripped on the pruner. Maintain secure footing and balance.

• Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch

will fall.

• Watch OL_for springpoles. Springpoles ere

small size limbs which can catch the chain and whip toward you or pull you off balance.

Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs or slender material.

• Watch out for branches immediately behind

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

occur.

• Be alert for springback. Watch out for

branches that ere bent or under pressure.

Avoid being struck by the branch or the

pruner when the tension in the wood fibers is released.

• Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear

branches out of the way to avoid tripping

over them.

• Long branches should be removed in

several pieces.

PRUNING TECHNIQUE

When ready to cut, accelerate to full throttle end apply a light cutting pressure. DO NOT

use back and forth sawing action.

Second cut

Third cut

First cut

}f Pruning technique

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

3. Then, make a final cut leaving a I - 2inch collar from the trunk of the tree to avoid

damage to the tree.

DWARNING: Disconnect the spark

plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

• Spark Plug Boot

• Air Filter

• Housing Screws

• Assist Handle Screw

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re-

placement of damaged or worn parts.

• ON/OFF Switch - Ensure ON/OFF switch functions properly by moving the switch to

the OFF position. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and continue.

• Fuel tank - Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

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