Poulan 952711612 Pole Saw User Manual


 
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Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
SHOULDER ST RAP ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Propershoulder strapand
handle adjustments are required before use.
The shoulder strap clamp must be installed as
shown above the assist handle on the upper
shaft (powerhead end of unit).
NOTE: The lower shoulder strap clamp has
two spacer tabs attached. These tabs are pro-
vided toadaptthis attachment for use withpow-
erheads that have a 1 diameter upper shaft
(the shoulder strap clamp will not tighten down
sec urelyonth e1diameter upper shaft without
using these spacer tabs). The tabs must be
broken off completely before use and placed
over the screw holes on the lower shoulder
strap clamp. These tabs are not needed for
powerheads with a 7/8upper shaft.
Spacer Tabs
LOWER SHOULDER S T R
A
P
CLAMP
Spacer Tabs
positioned for use
on 1 diameter
upper shaft
1. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
overtheuppershaftabovethehandlebar.
2. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
underthe uppershaft andalign theupper
andlowerclampscrewholes (usespacer
tabs between upper and lower clamps if
necessary to secure clamp, i.e. for 1di-
ameter upper shaft).
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
Screws
Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp
POWERHEAD
END
ATTACHMENT
END
3. Insert two screws into the screw holes.
4. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-
ing screws with the hex wrench.
5. T ry on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and
balancebefore startingtheengineor b egin-
ning a cutting operation.
6. Insertyourrightarmandheadthroughthe
shoulder strapand allow ittorest onyour
left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign
isonyourbackandthehookisto theright
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.
7. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 3 -- 6 inches (8 -- 15 cm) below the
wai st.
8. Fasten the strap hook totheupper clamp
and lift the tool to the operating position.
Shoulder Strap
Shoulder
Strap
Clamp
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the as-
sist handle, besure it remains directly above
thecoupler ontheengineendshaft toensure
proper balancing of unit.
Assist Handle
Coupler