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Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Shaft
Lower
Attachment
2. Press andhold thelocking/release button.
L
ocking
/
Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the upper shaft,
pull theattachment straight out ofthe cou-
pler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Removetheshaftcapfromtheattachment
(if present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment intoguide recess ofupper shaftcou-
pler.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release butt o n snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
WARNING: Make sure t he locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
and theknob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require lubrication. The
chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to
the chain and guide bar. Besure to f ill thebar
oil tank before use (Capacity = 4.6 fl. oz.).
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
Too little oil will cause overheating shown by
smokecomingfromthechainand/ordiscolor-
ationof thebar. Theoiloutput isautomatically
metered during operation.
Genuine PoulanR or Poulan PROR bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat an d fric-
tion. PoulanR or Poulan PROR oil resists
high temperature thinning. If PoulanR or
Poulan PROR bar and chain oil is not avail-
able, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
cation.
S Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger isprovided forstorage
when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1. Removetheshaftcapfromtheattachment
(if present) and discard.
2. Press andholdthe locking/release button.
3. Push hangeronto the attachment until the
locking/releasebutton snapsinto thehole.
OPERATING P OSITION
Eye
Protection
ALWAYS WEAR:
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Head
Protection
DANGER: Donotextendarms above
shoulders while pruning. Do not stand be-
neath branch being cut.
WARNING: Always wear head, eye,
hearing, foot and body protection to reduce
the risk of injury when operating this unit.
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto
clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol-
lowing:
S Extendyour leftarmand holdassisthandle
with your left hand.
S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with
finger on throttle trigger .
S Keep engine end below waist level.
S Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your
left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back.
S Maintain full weight of tool on your left
shoulder.
PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at the nose of the guide bar when prun-
ing. Allowing such contact can result in seri-
ous injury.
IMPORTAN T POINTS
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the pruner . Maintain secure
footing and balance.
S Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch
will fall.