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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

WARNING:

Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or

use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or

work that can cause sparks).

Use unleaded gasoline and two--stroke oil mixed at a ratio of

40:1 (2.5%).

Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before clean-

ing or servicing.

When servicing unit, use only identical replacement

parts.

Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of

children.

Never allow children to operate this unit.

Assist handle to be positioned only below

the arrow.

Summary of Contents for 115224926

Page 1: ...s et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves For Occasional Use Only R 115224926 Rev 1 9 15 09 BRW Poulan PRO 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 Poulan PRO 850 Matheson Blvd West Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions PP338PT Please do n...

Page 2: ...h can result in serious injury Kickback is the back ward upward or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain in the cut Contacting a foreign object in the wood can also result in loss of control WARNING Do not operate pruner from a ladder or unstabl...

Page 3: ...welry loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging straps ties tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts Trimmer line can throw objects violently You can be blinded or injured Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwear with non slip soles snug fitting clothing heavy long pants and long sleeves heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection marked Z87 such as non fogging vented g...

Page 4: ... cause sparks Use unleaded gasoline and two stroke oil mixed at a ratio of 40 1 2 5 Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before clean ing or servicing When servicing unit use only identical replacement parts Store unit indoors in a high dry place out of the reach of children Never allow children to operate this unit Assist handle to be positioned only below the arrow ...

Page 5: ...mmediately if it becomes damaged broken or is otherwise removed S Always stop the unit when work is delayed orwhen walkingfrom onecutting locationto 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 LINE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNING Inspect the area to be trimmed before eac...

Page 6: ... cap S Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids 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 foreig...

Page 7: ...s chemicals known totheStateofCalifornia tocause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 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 beenlinked toblood vesseldam age in otherw...

Page 8: ...ever place objects inside the blower tubes vacuum tubes or blower outlet Always direct the blowing debris away from people ani mals 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 Never run unit without the proper equip ment attached When usin...

Page 9: ...ild up Oil the tines to prevent rust S Always wear gloves when servicing or cleaning the tines The tines become very sharp from use S Do not run unit at high speed unless culti vating HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY DANGER RISK OF CUT KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is re leased or engine is turned off Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion ...

Page 10: ...e 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 S Hex wrench provided INSTALLING PRUNER OR LINE TRIMMER ATTACHMENTS CAUTION W...

Page 11: ...ulder Strap Clamp Screws Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp POWERHEAD END ATTACHMENT END 4 Insert two screws into the screw holes 5 Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten ing screws with a hex wrench ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE WARNING When adjusting the as sist handle be sure it remains between the coupler and the lower arrow closest to coupler on the safety label to ensure proper balancing of unit When ...

Page 12: ...eze the throttle trigger to deactivate the starting system 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 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING Be sure to read the fuel information...

Page 13: ... ON STOP switch The switch will automatically return to the ON position Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset ON STOP Switch HOW TO START YOUR UNIT WARNING 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 Avoid any contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause seriou...

Page 14: ...ary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op erating the unit All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise stated in the applicable attachment instruction manual Usingthe wronghole couldlead toseri ous injury or damage to the unit Locking Release Button in Primary Hole INSTALLING ATTACHMENT HANGER An attachment hanger is provided for storage when attachment...

Page 15: ...s should be removed in several 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 Pruning technique Second cut Third cut Collar First cut 1 Make the first cut 6 inches 15 cm 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 W...

Page 16: ... best performance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area The right and wrong ways are shown below Tip of the Line Does The Cutting Right Line Crowded Into Work Area Wrong S The line will easily remove grass and weeds fromaround walls fences trees and flower beds but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences S For trimming or scalping use less ...

Page 17: ...nt Chains stretchduringuse This is especially truedur ing the first few times youuse your pruner Al ways check chain tension each time you use and refuel your unit 1 Use the screwdriver end of the chain ad justment tool bar tool to move chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist The chain should rotate freely Chain Adjustment Tool Guide Bar 2 Loosen bar clamp nut until it is finger tight ...

Page 18: ...PARK ARREST ING SCREEN WARNING The muffler on this prod uct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer As your unit is used carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen For normal homeowner use however the muffler and spark arresting screen will not re quire any service After 50 hours of use we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by yo...

Page 19: ...ll increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury 4 Check and lower depth gauges Depth Gauge Tool Depth Gauge File S Place gauge tool on cutter S If the depth gauge is higher than the depth gauge tool file it level to the top of the depth gauge tool S Maintainroundedfrontcorner ofdepth gauge with a flat file NOTE The very top of the depth gauge should be flat with the front hal...

Page 20: ... Do not tighten any further at this point Proceed to the CHAIN ADJUST MENT section CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in MAINTE NANCE section REPLACING THE LINE 1 Press the tabs on the side of the trimmer head and remove cover and spool Tab Tab Cover Spool 2 Remove any remaining line 3 Clean dirt and debris from all parts Re place spool if it is worn or damaged 4 Replace with a pre wound spo...

Page 21: ...ugh exit holes in the sides of the cover Line exit hole Cover 11 Reinstall the spool and cover onto the trimmerhead Push untilcover snaps into place REPLACING THE TRIMMER HEAD 1 Hold the dust cup with a wrench to keep the shaft from turning while removing and installing trimmer head Dust Cup 2 Remove trimmer head by turning counter clockwise looking from bottom of unit 3 Thread replacement trimmer...

Page 22: ... assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure contact your authorized service dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 STORAGE WARNING Perform the following steps after each use S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans porting S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc S Sto...

Page 23: ...tact an authorized service dealer 3 Contact an authorized service dealer 1 Air filter dirty 2 Spark plug fouled 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen 5 Compression low Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug and regap 3 Contact an authorized service dealer 4 Contact an authorized service...

Page 24: ... This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously improve its products Therefore Poulan PRO 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 U S EPA CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENT CANADA E...

Page 25: ...ed Poulan PRO servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poulan PRO may be liable for damages to other en gine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim Poulan PRO is...

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