Poulan 115261026 Pole Saw User Manual


 
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SmallRadiusTip
ReducedKickbackSymmetricalGuideBar
SymmetricalGuideBar
LargeRadiusTip
S Low--KickbackChain,designedwith acon-
toured depth gauge and guard link which
deflect kickback force and allow wood to
gradually ride into the cutter.
Low---Kickback
Chain
Not a Low---Kickback Chain
CanObstructMaterial
Contoured DepthGauge
Elongated GuardLink
Deflects
kickbackforce
and allowswood
tograduallyride
into cutter
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.
S Stop powerhead before leaving work area.
S Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool before
storingortransportingitinavehicle.
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks oropen flamesfromwa-
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
S Storeattachmentsoblade cannotaccidental-
ly cause injury .
S Storeattachmentindoors, outofreach ofchil-
dren.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgm ent. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
SPECIALN OTICE: Exposuretovibrations
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 abnor-
mal 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 inskin color ortexture, orloss of feeling
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the
use of this tool a nd seek m edical a ttentio n. An
anti-vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper-
atepower toolsona continualand regular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the condi tion of this unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeatallstepstoensure yourunitisproperly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts fordamage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S Hex wrench (provided)
INSTALL ING PRUNER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
When removingor installingat-
tachments, place theunit onaflat surfacefor
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Attachment
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Remove theshaft cap fromthe prunerat-
tachment (if present).
3. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
4. Push theattachment intothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
5. Beforeusing theunit, tightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
andthe knobis securely tightenedbeforeop-
erating the unit. Using the wr ong hole cou ld
lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.