Poulan 545212831 Trimmer User Manual


 
7
OPERATING THE COUPLER
Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to be
installed. The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger PP1000E........................
Cultivator PP2000T.....................
Blower PP3000B.......................
Pruner PP5000P.......................
Pruner PP5500P.......................
WARNING: Always disconnect pow-
erhead spark plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING BRUSHCUTTER
ATTACH MENT (OR OTHER
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS)
CAUTION:
When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the powerhead and attach-
ment on a flat surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Attachment
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Press and hold the lo cking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Attachment
3. While securely holding the upper shaft,
pull the attachment straight out of the
coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of upper shaft
coupler.
3. Push theattachment intothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using theunit, tightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/re-
lease button is locked in the primary hole and
the knob is securely tightened before operat-
ing the unit. Using the wrong hole could lead to
serious injury or damage to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
when attachment is notin use.Toinstall hang-
er on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release but-
ton.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until
the locking/release button snaps into the
hole.
OPERATING POSITION
Boots
Heavy ,
Long Pants
Eye Protection
ALWAYS WEAR:
Cut from your left to your right.
NOTE: This brushcutter attachment is not
designed for use with electric powerheads.
When operating unit with brushcutter attach-
ment, clip shoulder strap onto upper shoulder
strapclamp,standasshownandcheck forthe
following:
S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
S Keeparms extended withrighthandholding
the trigger handle of powerhead.
S Keep left arm extended with left hand hold-
ing the handlebar.
S Keep unit below waist level.
S Shoulder strap pad should be centered on
your leftshoulder and danger sign centered
on your back.
S Maintain full weight of tool on left shoulder.
S Without bending over , keep the blade near
and parallel to the ground and not crowded in-
to material being cut.