Installing Attachment; Operating Position - Poulan Pro 545117550 Instruction Manual

overheating shown by smoke coming from
the chain and/or discoloration of the bar. The
oil output is automatically metered during op-
eration. Always fill the bar oil tank before and
during use as needed (capacity = 4.6 fl. oz.).
Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is recom-
mended to protect your unit against exces-
sive 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.
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
cation.
S Always stop the unit before removing the oil
cap.
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect from power source before removing
or installing attachments.
REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT
(OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS)
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
LOOSEN
Lower
Attachment
TIGHTEN
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the motor housing
and upper shaft, pull the attachment
straight out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present).
2. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
WARNING:
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit.

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT

HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until the
locking/release button snaps into the hole.

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYS WEAR:
Upper
Head
Shaft
Protection Eye
Knob
DANGER:
shoulders while pruning. Do not stand be-
neath branch being cut.
Upper Shaft
WARNING:
hearing, foot and body protection to reduce
the risk of injury when operating this unit.
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto
clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol-
lowing:
S Extend your left arm and hold assist handle
with your left hand.
S Hold trigger handle with your right hand with
finger on trigger switch.
S Keep motor end below waist level.
S Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your
left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back.
S Maintain full weight of tool on your left
shoulder.
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Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Locking/
Upper
Attachment
Release
Shaft
Button
Make sure the locking/
Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Do not extend arms above
Always wear head, eye,