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4. Insert two screws into the screw holes.
5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-
ing screws with a hex wrench.
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the as-
sist handle, be sure it remains between the
coupler and the
lower arrow (closest to
coupler) on the safety label to ensure proper
balancing of unit. W hen adjusting the assist
handle orhandlebar during useof optionalat-
tachments, it must be repositioned between
the throttle trigger and the
upper arrow
(closest to engine) on the safety label.
1. Loo sen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR PRUNER
READ THISINSTRUCTION MANUALAND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERA T ING YOURUNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for f uture reference.
Primer Bulb
Assist Handle
Throttle T rigger
Start Lever
Spark Plug
Sha
f
t
Mu
f
f
ler
ON/OFF
Switch
Coupler
Starter Handle
Attachment Hanger
Chain
Bar
Bar oil fill cap
Bar nut
Pruner
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger
handle andis used to stop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop t he eng ine.
PRIMER BULB
ThePRIMERBULBremovesairfromthecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start theengine withfewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
START L EVER
The STAR T LEVER h elps to supply fue l to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
system by m oving th e star t lever to the START
position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs. After the
engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up 5
seconds, t hen fully squeeze the throttle trigger
to deactivate the starting system.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.
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 theSERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure toread thefuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. Ifyou donot understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain thecorrect oilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one g allon of fresh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/WEED EA TER brand synthetic oil is