Poulan PRO 530165221 - Manuals

Page 2 - PLAN AHEAD; PRUNER SAFETY; DANGER

2 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS DANGER! This pruner can be dangerous! Careless or im- proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the pruner. DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit...

Page 3 - LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

3 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 aggravated by strenuous work, check with doctor before operating a pruner...

Page 5 - ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES; FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

5 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 on the pruner with both hands when the engine is running and don’t let ...

Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED

8 S If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before attempting to operate under power. S Keep the rotor clear of debris. S Do not throw snow near other people. The snow thrower could propel small objects at high speed causing injury. S After striking a f...

Page 9 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR PRUNER

9 3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the upper shaft and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes. Upper Shoulder Strap Clamp Screws Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp POWERHEAD END ATTACHMENT END 4. Insert two screws into the screw holes. 5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten- ing scre...

Page 10 - HELPFUL TIP

10 CHOKE The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position. After the engine attempts to start, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once engine has started, move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE ...

Page 12 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; It is recommended that the engine not be

12 Coupler Knob LOOSEN TIGHTEN Upper Shaft Lower Attachment 2. Press and hold the locking/release button. Locking/Release Button Coupler Upper Shaft Lower Attachment 3. While securely holding the engine and upper shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler. INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH- MEN...

Page 13 - PRUNING TECHNIQUE; Pruning technique; all the way; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

13 S Watch out for branches immediately behind the branch being pruned. If the chain hits the rear branch, damage to the unit may occur. 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 fibe...

Page 14 - CUTTING METHODS; MAINTENANCE

14 CUTTING METHODS WARNING: Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.), which can damage the trimmer head, become entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a serious hazard. S The tip of the line does the cutting. You will achieve...

Page 16 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

16 After each use, ensure ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position, then clean all sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole. To maintain guide bar: S Move ON/OFF switch to the OFF position and disconnect spark plug. S Loosen and remove bar clamp nut and chain brake. Remove bar and chain from pruner....

Page 18 - STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE; ENGINE

18 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...