Poulan PRO 115244926 - Manuals

Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

2 IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious injury. DANGER: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being cut. DANGER: To prevent electrocution, do ...

Page 5 - SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD; PRUNER SAFETY

5 SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re- pairs except carburetor adjustments. Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety pr...

Page 7 - ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES; FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

7 S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar (plunge cuts). 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. MAINTAIN CONTROL S Keep a good, firm grip o...

Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED

10 S Direct material discharge away from glass enclosures, automobiles, etc. S Do not run engine at high speed while not removing snow. S Be attentive when using the snowthrower, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards. S Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching...

Page 12 - OPERATION; HELPFUL TIP

12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR PRUNER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist handle Shaft Coupler Prune...

Page 14 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; It is recommended that the engine not be

14 WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug before removing or instal- ling attachments. REMOVING PRUNER ATTACH- MENT, LINE TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT, OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT- TACHMENTS CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability. 1. Loosen...

Page 15 - Pruning technique; all the way; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

15 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. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not pruning. To stop engine: S Release the throttle trigger. ...

Page 17 - MAINTENANCE

17 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT: Have all repairs other than the rec- ommended maintenance described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer. If any dealer other than ...

Page 18 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

18 1. Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. 2. Loosen knob by turning counterclock- wise. Remove air filter cover and air filter. NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions, do not...

Page 19 - CHAIN REPLACEMENT

19 TO SHARPEN CHAIN: 1. Disconnect spark plug. 2. Check chain for proper tension. Adjust chain tension if necessary. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION section. 3. Sharpen cutters. S To sharpen the cutters, position the file holder level (90 ˚ ) so that it rests on the top edges of the cutter and depth gauge. ...

Page 20 - CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

20 CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIRECTION OF ROTATION Tip of Bar Cutter Drivelink Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links 8. Place chain over sprocket, fitting the drive links in the sprocket. 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...

Page 21 - REPLACING THE TRIMMER HEAD; Only tighten

21 Slot 7. With your finger between the lines, wrap the lines evenly and firmly around the spool in a clockwise direction. 8. Position the lines in the guide slots. Guide slot Guide slot 9. Place the spool in the cover as shown below. 10. Insert the ends of the lines through exit holes in the sides ...

Page 22 - STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE

22 CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The chain will be moving during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. After making adjust- ments, the chain must not move at idle speed. The carburet...