Poulan PRO 115270726 - 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. Trimmer line can throw objects violently. You can be blinded or injured. Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; ...

Page 4 - PLAN AHEAD; OPERATE YOUR PRUNER SAFELY

4 IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks). Use unleaded gasoline and two--stroke oil mixed at a ratio of 40:1 (2.5%). Always stop unit and disconne...

Page 6 - KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES; ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES; FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

6 fingers 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 handed or left handed. S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet. S Stand slightly to the left side of the pruner to keep ...

Page 9 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED

9 WARNING: Never lean over dis- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri- ous injury or blindness. WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used. Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit. Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- b...

Page 11 - OPERATION; HELPFUL TIP

11 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. Primer Bulb Assist Handle Throttl...

Page 13 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; It is recommended that the engine not be

13 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 . . . . . . . ...

Page 14 - Pruning technique; all the way

14 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. 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...

Page 15 - MAINTENANCE

15 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 16 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

16 CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation. 1. Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. 2. Rem...

Page 17 - CHAIN REPLACEMENT

17 S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle. S Saw has to be forced through the cut. Tools required: S 3/16 inch (4,5 mm) diameter round file and file holder S Flat file S Depth gauge tool TO SHARPEN CHAIN: 1. Disconnect spark plug. 2. Check chain for proper tension. Adjust chain tension if necessary. ...

Page 18 - CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

18 7. Carefully remove new chain from pack- age. Hold chain with the drive links as shown. 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 betwee...

Page 19 - STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE; ENGINE

19 STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans- porting. S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Store unit w...

Page 20 - LIMITED WARRANTY; Poulan PRO

20 TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. 1. Engine flooded. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 5. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in Operation Section. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Install new spark pl...

Page 21 - EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

21 in the instruction manual. This warranty does not cover transportation costs. In the event you have a claim under this warran- ty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer. Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this warranty, please contact: Poulan PRO , a divisio...