ENGLISH R Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 www.poulan.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Poulan 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 Poulan 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4 545117551 8/8/06 FRANÇAIS WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product.
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS DANGER! Read and understand the instruction manual before using the unit. This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being cut.
Hearing Protection Snug Fitting Clothing Safety Shoes use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit. Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank extension cord to disconnect unit. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, or water.
S S S S S S S Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when unit is running. S Do not operate pruner from a ladder or in a tree. S Do not use a pruner to cut down trees or any portion of the tree trunk. S Only use for pruning limbs or branches overhead not greater than 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. S Never stand under the limb you are pruning. Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris. S Do not cut small brush and saplings with the pruner.
S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the wood closes in and pinches the moving chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the pruner to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation. The pruner is driven straight back toward the operator.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER S Have all service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section of this manual. S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. S Make certain the chain and/or cutting head stops moving when trigger switch is released. S When using the trimmer attachment, keep cutting line at proper length. Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter Poulan brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti--vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool. S S RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional attachments are: MODEL: Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP1000E Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EDGER SAFETY S Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released. The blade can seriously cut you or others. S Allow blade to stop before removing it from the cut. WARNING: Always use handlebar when operating edger attachment. Attach handlebar above arrow on safety label on the upper shaft (motor end of unit). If your edger attachment does not include a handlebar, a handlebar accessory kit (#530071864) is available from your authorized service dealer.
WARNING: A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to move after the engine is stopped. Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade has completely stopped moving. Keep hands, face and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is moving. WARNING: Never lean over discharge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause serious injury or blindness. WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts. NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. TOOLS REQUIRED S Hex wrench S Chain adjustment tool (bar tool) INSTALLING PRUNER OR LINE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability. 1.
ATTACHING SHIELD (for line trimmer attachment) PIVOT WARNING: The shield must be properly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER ATTACHMENT illustration in OPERATION section. 1. Remove wing nut from shield. 2.
ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR UNIT Make a loop in your extension cord and attach the cord as shown. Ensure the plug and cord are firmly and fully engaged. 1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. Upper Shaft Coupler Lower Attachment LOOSEN Cord Retainer TIGHTEN Knob 2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRUNER ATTACHMENT OPERATING POSITION S ALWAYS WEAR: Head Protection S Eye Protection S the rear branch, damage to the unit may occur. 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 fibers is released. Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them. Long branches should be removed in several pieces.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Eye Protection Long Pants Heavy Shoes 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 the best performance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area.
the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. Mowing Sweeping SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotating line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect unit from power source before performing maintenance. CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS S S S S S S Adjusting Screw Bar clamp nut Chain Bar adjusting screw Housing screws Assist handle screw Debris shield 3.
BAR MAINTENANCE If your pruner cuts to one side, has to be forced through the cut, or been run with an improper amount of bar lubrication it may be necessary to service your bar. A worn bar will damage your chain and make cutting difficult. After each use, with unit disconnected from power source, clean all sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole. To maintain guide bar: S Disconnect pruner from power source. S Loosen and remove bar clamp nut and chain brake. Remove bar and chain from pruner.
4. Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small holes on the inside of spool. 12. Now, install bar clamp making sure the adjusting pin is positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar. Spool Small Holes Lower Hole Adjusting Pin Guide Bar Line exit holes Line in Notch 13. Install bar clamp nut and finger tighten only. Do not tighten any further at this point. Proceed to the CHAIN ADJUSTMENT section. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in MAINTENANCE section.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain does not move when trigger switch is engaged. 1. Chain tension incorrect. 1. See “Check Chain Tension” in Maintenance section. 2. Repair or replace. 3. Contact an authorized service dealer. 4. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Chain clatters or cuts roughly. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE (continued) TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Line usage is excessive. 1. Line improperly routed in head. 2. Line size is incorrect. 3. Crowding line against material being cut. 4. Spool worn or damaged. 1. Check line routing. Line pulls back into head. 1. Too little line outside of head. 2. Line size incorrect. 1. Remove cover and pull 4 inches (10 cm) of line outside of head. 2. Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) dia. line. 2. Replace spool. 3. Cut with tip of line fully extended. 4.