Poulan Pole Saw 530163467 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
PP5000P  
WARNING:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e  
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-  
siones graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le  
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
104 Warren Road  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Copyright E2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.  
530163467  
7/16/04  
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S Do not handle or operate a pruner when you  
are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken  
alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in  
good physical condition and mentally alert. If  
you have any condition that might be aggra-  
vated by strenuous work, check with doctor  
before operating a pruner.  
S Carefully plan your pruning operation in ad-  
vance. Do not start cutting until you have a  
clear work area, secure footing, and a  
planned retreat path.  
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician  
to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change  
the equipment plug, extension cord recep-  
tacle, or extension cord plug in any way.  
S Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect the insu-  
lation and connectors on the powerhead and  
extension cord before each use. If there is  
any damage, do not use until damage is re-  
paired by your authorized service dealer.  
S Do not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord  
as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord  
around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord  
away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by  
pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not  
the cord.  
S Do not use the powerhead if the switch  
does not turn the unit on and off properly.  
Have the unit repaired by your authorized  
service dealer.  
S Keep the extension cord clear of operator and  
obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to  
heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.  
S Avoid any body contact with any grounded  
conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes, to  
avoid the possibility of electric shock. Don’t  
handle plug or unit with wet hands.  
S Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If  
powerhead is not working as it should, has  
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or  
dropped into water, return it to your autho-  
rized service dealer for repair.  
S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)  
protection should be provided on the circuit or  
outlet to be used for the powerhead. Recep-  
tacles are available having built-in GFCI  
protection and may be used for this measure  
of safety.  
Your powerhead should be double insulated  
to help protect against electric shock. Double  
insulation construction consists of two sepa-  
rate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of  
grounding. Tools and appliances built with a  
double insulation system are not intended to  
be grounded. Safety precautions must be ob-  
served when operating any electrical tool.  
The double insulation system only provides  
added protection against injury resulting from  
an internal electrical insulation failure.  
FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)  
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.  
S Keep away from sparks or flames.  
S Use a container approved for fuel.  
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or  
the powerhead.  
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills  
before starting the powerhead.  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from  
fueling site before starting powerhead engine.  
S Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-  
ing fuel cap.  
S Remove fuel cap slowly.  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric  
powerheads)  
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous envi-  
ronment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,  
do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or  
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not  
expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the pos-  
sibility of electrical shock. Do not handle exten-  
sion cord plug or unit with wet hands.  
S Use only a voltage supply as shown on the  
nameplate of the unit.  
S Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in  
presence of flammable liquids or gases to  
avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or caus-  
ing damage to unit.  
S Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use  
in unventilated areas or where dust or explo-  
sive vapors can build up.  
S To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use ex-  
tension cords specifically marked as suitable  
for outdoor appliances. The electrical rating of  
the cord must not be less than the rating of the  
unit. The cord must be marked with the suffix  
“W-A” (in Canada, “W”). Make sure your ex-  
tension cord is in good condition. Inspect ex-  
tension cord before use and replace if dam-  
aged. An undersized extension cord will  
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of  
power and overheating. If in doubt, use the  
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge  
number, the heavier the cord.  
WARNING: All repairs to an electric  
powerhead, including housing, switch, motor,  
etc., must bediagnosed andrepaired by qual-  
ified service personnel. Replacement parts  
for a doubleinsulated appliance must be iden-  
tical to the parts they replace. A double insu-  
lated appliance is marked with the words  
“double insulation” or “double insulated”. The  
S Do not use multiple cords.  
symbol  
(square within a square) may also  
S The powerhead may have a polarized plug  
(one blade is wider than the other); if so, it will  
require the use of a polarized extension cord.  
The appliance plug will fit into a polarized ex-  
tension cord only one way. If the plug does  
not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the  
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a cor-  
rect polarized extension cord. A polarized ex-  
tension cord will require the use of a polarized  
wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized  
wall outlet only one way. If plug does not fit  
fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it  
be marked on the appliance. Failure to have  
the unit repaired by your authorized service  
dealer can cause the double insulation con-  
struction to become ineffective and result in  
serious injury.  
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
WARNING: Disconnect powerhead  
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from  
power source) before performing mainte-  
nance.  
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S Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace  
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make  
sure all fasteners are in place and securely  
fastened.  
another. Stop the engine before setting the  
unit down.  
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or  
manuals for optional attachments).  
S Maintain unit according to recommended pro-  
cedures.  
KICKBACK  
S Use only recommended Poulan PRO®  
parts and accessories. Never use wire,  
wire rope, string, flailing devices, etc.  
S Be sure chain stops moving when engine  
idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST-  
MENTS section of powerhead manual).  
S Keep others away when making carburetor  
adjustments.  
WARNING: Avoid kickback which  
can result in serious injury. Kickback is the  
backward, upward or sudden forward motion  
of the guide bar occurring when the chain  
near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts  
any object such as a log or branch, or when  
the wood closes in and pinches the chain in  
the cut. Contacting a foreign object in the  
wood can also result in loss of control.  
S Never start the unit with the clutch housing re-  
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause seri-  
ous injury.  
S Keep the handles driy, clean, and free of oil or  
fuel mixture.  
S Rotational Kickback can occur when the  
moving chain contacts an object at the upper  
tip of the guide bar. This contact can cause  
the chain to dig into the object, which stops  
the chain for an instant. The result is a light-  
ning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the  
guide bar up and back toward the operator.  
S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the wood  
closes in and pinches the moving chain in  
the cut along the top of the guide bar andthe  
chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden  
stopping of the chain results in a reversal of  
the chain force used to cut wood and  
causes the pruner to move in the opposite  
direction of the chain rotation. The pruner is  
driven straight back toward the operator.  
S Pull-In can occur when the moving chain  
contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut  
along the bottom of the guide bar and the  
chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stop-  
ping pulls the pruner forward and away from  
the operator and could easily cause the oper-  
ator to lose control of the pruner.  
S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners  
securely tightened.  
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-  
plained in this manual performed by an autho-  
rized service dealer.  
OPERATE YOUR PRUNER SAFELY  
S Do not operate a pruner with one hand. Se-  
rious injury to the operator, helpers, by-  
standers or any combination of these per-  
sons may result from one-handed  
operation. A pruner is intended for two-  
handed use.  
S Operate the pruner only in a well-ventilated  
outdoor area.  
S Do not operate pruner from a ladder or in a  
tree.  
S Do not use a pruner to cut down trees or any  
portion of the tree trunk.  
S Only use for pruning limbs or branches  
overhead not greater than 4 inches (10 cm)  
in diameter.  
S Never stand under the limb you are pruning.  
Always position yourself out of the path of fal-  
ling debris.  
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF  
KICKBACK  
S Recognize that kickback can happen. With  
a basic understanding of kickback, you can  
reduce the element of surprise which con-  
tributes to accidents.  
S Do not cut small brush and saplings with the  
pruner. Slender matter may catch in the chain  
and be whipped toward you, pulling you off  
balance.  
S Never let the moving chain contact any ob-  
ject at the tip of the guide bar.  
S Make sure the chain will not make contact  
with any object while starting the engine.  
Never try to start the unit when the guide  
bar is in a cut.  
S Keep the working area free from obstruc-  
tions such as other trees, branches, rocks,  
stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any  
obstruction that your chain could hit while  
you are cutting. When cutting a branch, do  
not let the guide bar contact branch or other  
objects around it.  
S Do not put pressure on the pruner at the end  
of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you  
to lose control when the cut is completed.  
S Do not run the unit at high speed when not  
pruning.  
S If you strike or become entangled with a for-  
eign object, stop the engine immediately and  
check for damage. Have any damage re-  
paired by an authorized service dealer before  
attempting further operations.  
S Do not operate a pruner that is damaged, im-  
properly adjusted, or not completely and se-  
curely assembled. Always replace bar and  
chain immediately if it becomes damaged,  
broken or is otherwise removed.  
S Always stop the unit when work is delayed or  
when walking from one cutting location to  
S Keep your chain sharp and properly ten-  
sioned. A loose or dull chain can increase  
the chance of kickback occurring. Follow  
manufacturer’s chain sharpening and  
maintenance instructions. Check tension  
at regular intervals with the engine stopped,  
never with the engine running. Make sure  
the bar clampnut is securely tightened after  
tensioning the chain.  
S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If  
the chainis movingat a slower speed, there  
is greater chance of kickback occurring.  
S Cut one branch at a time.  
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S Use extreme caution when re-entering a  
previous cut.  
S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of  
the bar (plunge cuts).  
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S Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that  
could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.  
S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar and  
Low--Kickback Chain specified for your unit.  
Large Radius Tip  
S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a con-  
toured depth gauge and guard link which  
deflect kickback force and allow wood to  
gradually ride into the cutter.  
MAINTAIN CONTROL  
Contoured Depth Gauge  
Elongated Guard Link  
Deflects  
kickback force  
Low---Kickback  
and allows wood  
Chain  
to gradually ride  
into cutter  
Can Obstruct Material  
Not a Low---Kickback Chain  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.  
S Stop powerhead before leaving work area.  
S Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool before  
storing or transporting it in a vehicle.  
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors  
cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-  
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-  
naces, etc.  
S Keep a good, firm grip on the pruner with  
both hands when the engine is running and  
don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce  
kickback and maintaincontrol. Keep the fin-  
gers of your left hand encircling and your  
left thumb under the assist handle. Keep  
your right hand completely around the  
throttle handle whether your are right hand-  
ed or left handed.  
S Store attachment so blade cannot accidental-  
ly cause injury.  
S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on  
both feet.  
S Store attachment indoors, out of reach of chil-  
dren.  
If situations occur which are not covered in  
this manual, use care and good judgment. If  
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.  
S Stand slightly to the left side of the pruner to  
keep your body from being in a direct line  
with the cutting chain.  
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES  
The following features are included on your  
pruner to help reduce the hazard of kickback;  
however, such features will not totally elimi-  
nate this danger. As a pruner user, do not rely  
only on safety devices. You must follow all  
safety precautions, instructions, and mainte-  
nance in this manual to help avoid kickback  
and other forces which can result in serious  
injury.  
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-  
tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-  
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or  
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and  
joints of people prone to circulation disorders  
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold  
weather has beenlinked to blood vesseldam-  
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms  
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of  
strength, change in skin color or texture, or  
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,  
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-  
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does  
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-  
lems. Users who operate power tools on a  
continual and regular basis must monitor  
closely their physical condition and the condi-  
tion of this unit.  
S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed  
with a small radius tip which reduces the  
size of the kickback danger zone on the bar  
tip.  
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar  
Small Radius Tip  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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ASSEMBLY  
NOTE: The lower shoulder strap clamp has  
two spacer tabs attached. These tabs are  
provided to adapt this attachment for use with  
powerheads that have a 1diameter upper  
shaft (the shoulder strap clampwill not tighten  
down securely on the 1diameter 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.  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly  
assembled and all fasteners are secure.  
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-  
aged parts.  
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts  
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.  
TOOLS REQUIRED  
S Hex wrench (provided)  
INSTALLING PRUNER ATTACH-  
MENT  
LOWER SHOULDER STRAP  
CLAMP  
CAUTION: When removing or installing at-  
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for  
stability.  
Spacer Tabs  
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob  
counterclockwise.  
Coupler  
Spacer Tabs  
positioned for use  
on 1diameter  
upper shaft  
LOOSEN  
1. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp  
over the upper shaft above the handlebar.  
2. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp  
under the upper shaft and align the upper  
and lower clamp screw holes (usespacer  
tabs between upper and lower clamps if  
necessary to secure clamp, i.e. for 1di-  
ameter upper shaft).  
TIGHTEN  
Knob  
2. Remove the shaft cap from the pruner at-  
tachment (if present).  
3. Position locking/release button of attach-  
ment into guide recess of coupler.  
4. Push the attachment into the coupler until  
the locking/release button snaps into the  
primary hole.  
houlder  
amp  
5. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-  
curely by turning clockwise.  
POWERHEAD  
END  
Coupler  
Primary Hole  
Guide Recess  
ATTACHMENT  
Lower Shoulder  
Locking/  
Release  
Button  
END  
Upper  
Shaft  
Lower  
Attachment  
Strap Clamp  
Screws  
3. Insert two screws into the screw holes.  
4. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-  
ing screws with the hex wrench.  
5. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and  
balance before starting the engine or begin-  
ning a cutting operation.  
WARNING: Make sure the locking/  
release button is locked in the primary hole  
and the knob is securely tightened before op-  
erating the unit.  
6. Insert your right arm andhead throughthe  
shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your  
left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign  
is on your back and the hook is to the right  
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.  
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and  
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).  
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7. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be  
about 3 -- 6 inches below the waist.  
8. Fasten the strap hook to the upper clamp  
and lift the tool to the operating position.  
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE  
WARNING: When adjusting the as-  
sist handle, be sure it remains directly above  
the coupler on the engine end shaft to ensure  
proper balancing of unit.  
Assst Hande  
Shoulder Strap  
Coupler  
Shoulder  
Strap  
Clamp  
OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT  
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR  
PRUNER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize yourself with  
the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.  
Hanger  
ar oil fill cap  
Chan  
Bar  
Bar nut  
PRUNER  
CHAIN TENSION  
The PRUNER is designed for removal of  
limbs and branches overhead not greater  
than 4 inches in diameter.  
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 the SERVICE AND AD-  
JUSTMENTS section.  
OPERATING THE COUPLER  
REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT  
Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler  
which enables optional attachments to be  
installed. The optional attachments are:  
MODEL:  
(OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH-  
MENTS)  
CAUTION: When removing or installing at-  
tachments, place the powerhead and attach-  
ment on a flat surface for stability.  
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob  
counterclockwise.  
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP1000E  
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP2000T  
Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP3000B  
Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP4000C  
WARNING: Always disconnect pow-  
erhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead  
frompower source) beforeremoving or instal-  
ling attachments.  
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Upper Shaft  
LOOSEN  
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-  
cation.  
Coupler  
S Always stop the engine before removing  
the oil cap.  
Lower  
Attachment  
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT  
HANGER  
An attachment hanger is provided for storage  
when attachment is not in use.  
To install hanger on attachment:  
1. Removetheshaft cap from the attachment  
(if present) and discard.  
TIGHTEN  
Knob  
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.  
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until the  
locking/release button snaps into the hole.  
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.  
Locking/Release  
Button  
OPERATING POSITION  
ALWAYS WEAR:  
Head  
Protection  
Coupler  
Lower Attachment  
Upper Shaft  
Eye  
Protection  
3. While securely holding the upper shaft,  
pull the attachment straight out of the cou-  
pler.  
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-  
MENTS  
1. Remove the shaft capfrom theattachment  
(if present) and discard.  
Long Pants  
2. Position locking/release button of attach-  
ment into guide recess of upper shaft cou-  
pler.  
Heavy Shoes  
Primary Hole  
Coupler  
Guide Recess  
DANGER: Do not extend arms above  
shoulders while pruning. Do not stand be-  
neath branch being cut.  
Locking/ Attachment  
Release  
Upper  
Shaft  
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:  
Button  
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until  
the locking/release button snaps into the  
primary hole.  
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-  
curely by turning clockwise.  
S Extend your left arm and hold assist handle  
with your left hand.  
S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with  
finger on throttle trigger.  
WARNING: Make sure the locking/  
release button is locked in the primary hole  
and the knob is securely tightened before op-  
erating the unit.  
S Keep engine end below waist level.  
S Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your  
left shoulder and danger sign centered on  
your back.  
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION  
The bar and chain require lubrication. The  
chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to  
the chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar  
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  
smokecoming from the chain and/or discolor-  
ation of the bar. The oil output is automatically  
metered during operation.  
Genuine PoulanR or Poulan PROR bar and  
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit  
against excessive wear from heat and 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 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.  
IMPORTANT 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.  
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S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are  
small size limbs which can catch the chain  
and whip toward you or pull you off balance.  
Use extreme caution when cutting small size  
limbs or slender material.  
S Watch out for branches immediately behind  
the branch being pruned. If the chain hits  
the rear branch, damage to the unit may oc-  
cur.  
1. Make the first cut 6 inches from the tree  
trunk on the bottom of the limb. Use top of  
guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3  
through the diameter of the limb.  
NOTE: When making the second and third  
cuts, rest the foot of the pruner against the  
tree limb that is being cut to prevent whipping  
of the branch.  
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for  
branches that are bent or under pressure.  
Avoid being struck by the branch or the  
pruner when the tension in the wood fibers  
is released.  
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear  
branches out of the way to avoid tripping  
over them.  
S Long branches should be removed in sev-  
eral pieces.  
Foot  
PRUNING TECHNIQUE  
When ready to cut, accelerate to full throttle  
and apply a light cutting pressure. DO NOT  
use back and forth sawing action.  
2. Next, move 2 -- 4 inches farther out on the  
limb and make a second cut all the way  
through the limb.  
3. Then, make a final cut leaving a 1 -- 2 inch  
collar from the trunk of the tree to avoid  
damage to the tree.  
Second cut  
Third cut  
Collar  
First cut  
Pruning technique  
MAINTENANCE  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND  
DECALS  
WARNING: Always stop unit anddis-  
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-  
erheadfrompower source) before performing  
maintenance.  
S After each use, inspect complete unit for  
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and  
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-  
gent.  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WORN PARTS  
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
CHECK CHAIN TENSION  
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-  
placement of damaged or worn parts.  
S Oil tank -- Discontinue use of pruner attach-  
ment if oil tank shows signs of damage or  
leaks.  
WARNING: Wear protective gloves  
when handling chain. The chain is sharp and  
can cut you even when it is not moving. Make  
chain adjustments with lower end supported.  
Chain tension is very important. Chains  
stretchduring use. This is especially true dur-  
ing the first few times youuse your pruner. Al-  
ways check chain tension each time you use  
and refuel your unit.  
CHECK FOR LOOSE  
FASTENERS AND PARTS  
S Bar clamp nut  
S Fasteners  
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1. Use a screwdriver to move chain around  
guidebar to ensurekinks donot exist. The  
chain should rotate freely.  
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS  
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull chain  
makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly.  
See CHAIN SHARPENING in the SERVICE  
AND ADJUSTMENTS section.  
Chain Adjustment T
BAR MAINTENANCE  
ide  
Bar  
If your pruner cuts to one side, has to be  
forced through the cut, or been run with anim-  
proper amount of bar lubrication it may be  
necessary to service your bar. A worn bar will  
damage your chain and make cutting difficult.  
After each use, ensure ON/OFF switch is in  
the OFF position, then clean all sawdust from  
the guide bar and sprocket hole.  
2. Loosen bar clamp nut until it is finger tight  
against the bar clamp.  
To maintain guide bar:  
S Move ON/OFF switch to the OFF position  
and disconnect spark plug (or disconnect  
powerhead from power source).  
Adjusting Screw  
Bar clamp nut  
S Loosen and remove bar clamp nut and  
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from  
pruner.  
3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until  
chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar  
rail. Then, turn adjusting screw an addi-  
tional 1/4 turn.  
S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after  
each 5 hours of operation.  
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn  
Remove Sawdust From  
Guide Bar Groove  
4. Using a screwdriver, roll chain around  
guide bar to ensure all links are in bar  
groove.  
Oil Holes  
5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.  
Release tip of guide bar, then turn adjust-  
ing screw 1/4 turn clockwise. Repeat until  
sag does not exist.  
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal  
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs  
with a flat file.  
S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-  
store square edges and sides.  
6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar  
clamp nut securely with a wrench.  
File Rail Edges  
and Sides  
Square  
Worn Groove  
Correct Groove  
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,  
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when  
excess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If  
replacement is necessary, use only the guide  
bar specified for your pruner in the repair  
parts list.  
7. Use a screwdriver to move chain around  
guide bar.  
8. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.  
Slightly loosen bar clamp nut and loosen  
chain by turning the adjusting screw 1/4  
turn counterclockwise. Retighten bar  
clamp nut.  
LUBRICATION  
Bar Oil  
Fill Cap  
9. If chain is too loose, it will sag below the  
guide bar and needs to be tightened fol-  
lowing above procedure.  
WARNING: DO NOT operate the  
pruner if the chain is loose. If the pruner is op-  
erated with a loose chain, the chain could  
jump off the guide bar and result in serious in-  
jury.  
S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under  
the OPERATION section.  
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
Depth Gauge  
Cutters  
WARNING: Always stop unit anddis-  
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-  
erheadfrompower source) before performing  
maintenance, service, or adjustments except  
for carburetor adjustments.  
CHAIN SHARPENING  
Drive Links  
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that  
requires special tools. We recommended you  
refer chainsharpening to a professionalchain  
sharpener.  
CHAIN REPLACEMENT  
WARNING: Wear protective gloves  
when handling chain. The chain is sharp and  
can cut you even when it is not moving.  
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the  
first 15 minutes of operation. You should re-  
check your chain tension frequently and adjust  
the chain tension as required. See CHAIN TEN-  
SION section.  
8. Place chainover sprocket, fitting the drive  
links in the sprocket.  
Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or  
damaged. Use only the Low-Kickback replace-  
ment chain specified in the repair parts list.  
9. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in  
the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar.  
10. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.  
11. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug  
in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links  
are in the bar groove.  
TO REPLACE CHAIN:  
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the OFF position  
and disconnect spark plug (or disconnect  
powerhead from power source).  
2. Remove bar clamp nut.  
3. Remove bar clamp.  
4. Turn adjusting screw by hand counter-  
clockwise until adjusting pin just touches  
the stop.  
12. Now, install bar clamp making sure the  
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower  
hole in the guide bar.  
5. Slide guide bar behind sprocket until  
guide bar stops against sprocket.  
6. Remove the old chain.  
7. Carefully remove new chain from pack-  
age. Hold chain with the drive links as  
shown.  
Lower Hole  
Cutter  
Adjusting Pin  
Guide Bar  
Tip of  
Bar  
Drivelink  
13. Install bar clamp nut and finger tighten  
only. Do not tighten any further at this  
point. Proceed to the CHAIN ADJUST-  
MENT section.  
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT  
See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in MAINTE-  
NANCE section.  
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN  
DIRECTION OF ROTATION  
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STORAGE  
If your pruner attachment is to be stored for a  
period of time:  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use:  
S Clean the entire attachment.  
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and  
guide bar.  
S Allow attachment to cool before storing or  
transporting.  
S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or  
cloth.  
S Store attachment with all guards in place.  
Position attachment so that any sharp ob-  
ject cannot accidentally cause injury.  
S Store the attachment in a dry, well venti-  
lated area out of the reach of children.  
S Check entire attachment for loose screws  
or nuts. Replace any damaged, worn or  
broken parts.  
S At the beginning of the next season, use  
only fresh fuel having the proper gasolineto  
oil ratio.  
SEASONAL STORAGE  
Prepare attachment for storage at end of sea-  
son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,  
warrants to the original purchaser that each  
new Poulan PRO® brand gasoline tool or at-  
tachment is free from defects in material and  
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace  
under this warranty any defective gasoline  
product or attachment as follows from the  
original date of purchase.  
er predelivery setup or normal adjustments  
explained in the instruction manual.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
STATE TO STATE.NO CLAIMS FOR CON-  
SEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGESWILL  
BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO  
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EX-  
CEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED  
HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-  
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-  
UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its  
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME  
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to  
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-  
signs, specifications, and accessories of all  
products at any time without notice or obliga-  
tion to any purchaser.  
2 YEARS-- Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for  
commercial, professional, or income produc-  
ing purposes.  
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
This warranty is not transferableand does not  
cover damage or liability caused by improper  
handling, improper maintenance, or the use  
of accessories and/or attachments not spe-  
cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX  
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Addi-  
tionally, this warranty does not cover tune-  
ups, spark plugs, filters, cutting line, or rotat-  
ing head parts that will wear and require  
replacement with reasonable use during the  
warranty period. This warranty does not cov-  
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