Poulan PRO 545177333 - 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. Read the operator’s manual before use. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury. Save operator’s manual. DANGER: Falling objects can cause severe head injur...

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. Primer bulb Assist handle Starter...

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

14 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 the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. Coupler Knob LOOSEN TIGHTEN Upper Shaft Lower At...

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

15 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. S Push and release the engine ON/STOP switch. PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any o...

Page 16 - CUTTING METHODS

16 The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter. Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated. To advance line: S Operate the engine at full throttle. S Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area. S Tap the bottom of the trimmer...

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. Remove parts by pressing button to re- lease air filter cover. NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions, do not clean filter in gas...

Page 19 - CHAIN ADJUSTMENT; Only tighten

19 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. CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIRECTION OF ROTATION Tip of Bar Cutter Drivelink Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links 8. Pla...

Page 20 - STORAGE

20 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...