Poulan PRO 952711671 - 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. Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety ...

Page 3 - PLAN AHEAD; ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric

3 IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS Hazard zone. Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near when starting or operating the pruner. Carefully plan your pruning operation in advance. Do not start cutti...

Page 5 - KICKBACK; Kickback; REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

5 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 da...

Page 6 - TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED

6 Small Radius Tip Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar Symmetrical Guide Bar 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. Low --- Kickback Chain Not a Low --- Kickback...

Page 7 - SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY; LOWER SHOULDER STRAP; ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE

7 6. Before using the unit, tighten both knobs securely by turning clockwise. WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole of both couplers and the knobs are securely tightened before operating the unit. Using the wrong holes could lead to serious injury or dam- age t...

Page 8 - OPERATION

8 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. Shaf...

Page 10 - Pruning technique; all; MAINTENANCE

10 Pruning technique Second cut Third cut Collar First cut 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 t...

Page 11 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; CHAIN SHARPENING

11 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. 9. If chain is too loose, it will sag below the guide bar and needs ...

Page 12 - CHAIN REPLACEMENT

12 Depth Gauge File File Holder Cutter 90 ˚ S Align the 30 ˚ file holder marks parallel with the bar and to the center of the chain. Cutter Cutter 30 ˚ File Holder Line S Sharpen cutters on one side of the chain first. File from the inside of each cutter to the outside. Then, turn the chain saw arou...

Page 13 - STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE

13 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 bar groove. 11. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links...

Page 14 - LIMITED WARRANTY

14 LIMITED WARRANTY Poulan PRO , a division of Husqvarna Consum- er Outdoor Products, N.A. Inc., warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in material and workman- ship and agrees to repair or replace under this warran...