Poulan 952711612 Pole Saw User Manual


 
8
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR
PRUNER A TT ACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize yourself with
the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Shaft
Coupler
Pruner
Chain
Bar
Bar oil fill cap
B
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t
Hanger
PRUNER
The PRUNER is designed for removal of
limbs and branches overhead not greater
than 6 inches (15 cm) in diam eter.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during
first 15 m inutes of operation. You should
check your chain tension frequently. See
CHAIN TENSION intheSERVICE ANDAD-
JUSTMENTS section.
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 PP5500P......................
Brushcutter* PP4000C.................
*not designed for use with electric powerheads
WARNING: Always disconnectpow-
erheadspark plug (ordisconnect powerhead
frompowersource)beforeremovingorinstal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT
(OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS)
CAUTION:
When removingor installingat-
tachments, place the powerhead andattach-
ment on a flat surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Attachment
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Pressandholdthelocking/releasebutton.
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. Removetheshaftcapfromtheattachment
(if present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of a ttach-
mentinto guiderecess ofupper shaftcou-
pler.
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit,tighten theknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess