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 545117550 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 hands. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not 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.
S Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to recessed plug as shown in this manual to prevent damage to unit and/or extension cord and to reduce the possibility of the extension cord disconnecting from the unit during operation. See ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERATION section. S Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect the insulation and connectors on the powerhead and extension cord before each use.
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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. S Keep oil cap, screws, and fasteners securely tightened. S Maintain unit with care. S Keep chain sharp and clean for better and safer performance. S Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. S Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the unit, a part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
and disconnected from power source when removing jammed material from the tines. Do not grab or hold attachment by the tines. WARNING: Rotating tines can cause serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines. Stop the unit and disconnect the power source before unclogging tines or making repairs. Handlebar DANGER: RISK OF CUT. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion.
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. S Install required shield properly before using the trimmer attachment. Use only specified trimmer head and spool; make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened. S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.
WARNING: For additional information, refer to the safety section of the instruction manual supplied with your pruner attachment. WARNING: Never lean over discharge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause serious injury or blindness. DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion.
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 ATTACHMENT CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability. 1.
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. Assist Handle Coupler Pruner Attachment Hanger Shaft Shoulder Strap Clamp Bar oil fill cap Chain Bar Motor Housing Bar nut COUPLER TRIGGER SWITCH CHAIN TENSION The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the unit.
overheating shown by smoke coming from the chain and/or discoloration of the bar. The oil output is automatically metered during operation. Always fill the bar oil tank before and during use as needed (capacity = 4.6 fl. oz.). Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is recommended to protect your unit against excessive wear from heat and friction. Poulan oil resists high temperature thinning. If Poulan bar and chain oil is not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
Always release the trigger switch as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the motor to stop. Keep the cord away from the cutting area. Position cord so it will not be caught on branches and the like during cutting. PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when pruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious injury.
few times you use your pruner. Always check chain tension each time you use your unit. 1. Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to move chain around guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist. The chain should rotate freely. Chain Adjustment Tool Guide Bar 2. Loosen bar clamp nut until it is finger tight against the bar clamp. Adjusting Screw Bar clamp nut 3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Depth Gauge Cutters WARNING: Disconnect unit from power source before performing service or making adjustments. CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools. We recommended you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener. Drive Links CHAIN REPLACEMENT WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving.
STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use. S Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use. S Carry the unit with motor stopped. S Allow motor to cool before storing or transporting. S Store unit and extension cord indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Store unit unplugged. S Store pruner with all guards in place and position pruner so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury.
LIMITED WARRANTY Poulan warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan brand electric or cordless product is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective Poulan brand electric product within two (2) years from the original date of purchase.
