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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

ENG

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RANÇAIS

DANGER:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before

using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

PELIGRO:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e

instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-

siones graves.

DANGER:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-

ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le

faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

PP258TP

For Occasional Use Only

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115270726

Rev. 2 3/1/10 BRW

Poulan PRO

7349 Statesville Road

Charlotte, NC 28269

Poulan PRO

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

Summary of Contents for 115270726

Page 1: ...y Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury PELIGRO Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de segur...

Page 2: ...ear head protection when operating this unit Do not stand beneath branch being cut DANGER To prevent electrocution do not use near electrical wires or power lines Keep pruner at least 30 feet 10 meter...

Page 3: ...r people or animals to be near when starting or operating the pruner Carefully plan your pruning operation in advance Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and a planned...

Page 4: ...tion that might be aggravated by strenuous work check with doctor before operating a pruner If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment If youneedassistance con...

Page 5: ...ain for an instant The result is a lightningfast reversereactionwhich kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator S Pinch Kickback can occur when the wood closes in and pinches the moving chai...

Page 6: ...eldam age in otherwise healthy people Ifsymptoms 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 t...

Page 7: ...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 operati...

Page 8: ...ce and properly secured S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris S After striking a foreign object stop the engine disconnectthe spark plug andinspect thecul tivator for damage Repair before restart...

Page 9: ...few minutes after clearing snow so moving parts do not freeze S Look behind and use care when backing up Exercisecautionto avoidslipping orfal ling especially when operating in reverse S Know how to...

Page 10: ...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 a...

Page 11: ...nit 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...

Page 12: ...tch 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 ma...

Page 13: ...lockwise Coupler Primary Hole Upper Shaft Locking Release Button Attachment Guide Recess WARNING Make sure the locking release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened b...

Page 14: ...extreme caution when cutting small size limbs or slender material S Watch out for branches immediately behind the branch being pruned If the chain hits the rear branch damage to the unit may occur S...

Page 15: ...supported Chain tension is very important 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 u...

Page 16: ...n the repair parts list LUBRICATION Bar Oil Fill Cap S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under the OPERATION section MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST ING SCREEN WARNING The muffler on this prod uct contains chemica...

Page 17: ...ING Maintain the proper hook angleaccordingtothe manufacturer s specifica tions for the chain you are using Improper hook angle will increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury...

Page 18: ...equipment and observe all safety precautions After making adjust ments the chain must not moveat idlespeed The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustment to the idle speed may be nec...

Page 19: ...n your engine Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Fol...

Page 20: ...muffler outlet screen 1 See Fueling Engine in Operation section 2 Replace with correct spark plug 3 Contact an authorized service dealer 4 Contact an authorized service dealer WARNING Always stop uni...

Page 21: ...ny emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of suchanemissi...

Page 22: ...WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty services or repairs shall be pro vided at all Poulan PRO service centers Call 1 800 554 6723 or send e mail cor respondence to emission warranty HCOP emission com MAINTENANCE...

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