Poulan SM446E Trimmer User Manual


 
11
OPERATING THE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger PP1000E.......................
Cultivator PP2000T....................
Blower PP3000B......................
Brushcutter PP4000C..................
WARNING: Alwaysstopunit anddis-
connect spark plugbeforeremoving orinstal-
ling a ttachments.
REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT
(OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS)
CAUTION:
When removing orinstalling at-
tachments, place the uniton aflat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Shaft
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
L
ocking
/
Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine and
upper shaft, pull the a ttachment straight
out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present).
2. Position locking/release button ofattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler .
3. Pushtheattachment intothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Beforeusing theunit,tightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button i s locked in the primary hole
and theknob is securely tightened beforeop-
erating the unit. Al l atta chment s are des igned
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Usingthe wrong holecouldlead toseri-
ous injury or dam age to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
Secondary Hole
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger isprovided forstorage
when attachment is not in use.
To install han ger on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if p resent) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until the
locking/release button snaps into the hole.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
Eye
protection
ALWAYS WEAR:
Long pants
Head
protection
Heavy
shoes
DANGER: Do not extend arms 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.