Poulan Pro 530164083 Instruction Manual
Poulan Pro 530164083 Instruction Manual

Poulan Pro 530164083 Instruction Manual

Pole saw pruner / trimmer

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Manual de Instrucciones
For Occasional Use Only
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-
siones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Instruction Manual
Manuel d'Instructions
530164083
R
PP446
10/31/03

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  • Page 1 Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse- ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907 Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. PP446 530164083 10/31/03...
  • Page 2: Identification Of Symbols

    IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS DANGER! This pruner can be dangerous! Careless or im- proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriateear protection, eye protection and head protection. DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit.
  • Page 3 S Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. S Use only Poulan PROR accessories and replacement parts as recommended. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the pruner.
  • Page 4: Maintain Control

    chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping pulls the pruner forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the operator to lose control of the pruner. REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK S Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents.
  • Page 5: Special Notice

    Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury. S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and sweeping.
  • Page 6 Blade can thrust violently away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs. WARNING: Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade. WARNING: The blade continues to spin after the throttle is released or engine is turned off.
  • Page 7 The tines become very sharp from use. S Do not run unit at high speed unless culti- vating. HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - - Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is re- leased.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts. NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank.
  • Page 9: Operation

    See CHAIN TENSION in the SERVICE AND AD- JUSTMENTS section. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.
  • Page 10: Starting A Cold Engine

    Genuine PoulanR or Poulan PROR bar and chain oil is recommended to protect your unit against excessive wear from heat and fric- tion. PoulanR or Poulan PROR oil resists high temperature thinning. If PoulanR or Pou- lan PROR bar and chain oil is not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
  • Page 11 NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. Choke position decal STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1.
  • Page 12: Important Points

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle. OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Head Protection Protection Long Pants Heavy Shoes DANGER: Do not extend arms above shoulders while pruning. Do not stand be- neath branch being cut.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    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 an authorized service dealer performs work on the product, Electrolux Home Products, Inc., may not pay for repairs under war-...
  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation. 1. Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed.
  • Page 15: Idle Speed Adjustment

    TO REPLACE CHAIN: 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the OFF position and disconnect spark plug. 2. Remove bar clamp nut. 3. Remove bar clamp. 4. Turn adjusting screw by hand counter- clockwise until adjusting pin just touches the stop. 5. Slide guide bar behind sprocket until guide bar stops against sprocket.
  • Page 16 STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans- porting. S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Table

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performingall of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch in start. OFF position. 2. Engine flooded. 3.
  • Page 18: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan PROr brand gasoline tool or at- tachment is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product or attachment as follows from the original date of purchase.
  • Page 19 PRODUCTS, INC., servicing center. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., at 1- -800- -554- -6723. WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part which is not scheduled for re- placement as required maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the ef- fect of “repair or replace as necessary”...

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