Attaching The Handlebar - Poulan Pro 545177326 Instruction Manual

5. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Primary Hole
Coupler
Locking/
Upper
Release
Shaft
Button
WARNING:
Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. All attachments are designed
to be used in the primary hole unless other-
wise stated in the applicable attachment in-
struction manual. Using the wrong hole could
lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For assembly of optional attachments (see
list on page 10), refer to the ASSEMBLY sec-
tion of the applicable attachment instruction
manual.

ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR

DANGER:
To avoid serious injury, the
barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed
as shown to provide a barrier between operator
and the spinning blade.
1. Locate the decal on the handlebar. This
decal includes an arrow. Position the
handlebar with the mounting bracket at
the end of the arrow.
2. Position the bracket cover over the han-
dlebar. Again make sure the handlebar is
at the end of the arrow.
3. Insert screws and hand tighten only. Be
sure the handlebar is installed correctly;
then, tighten each screw securely with the
hex wrench.
Handlebar
Mounting
Bracket
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP
WARNING:
and handlebar adjustments must be made
with the engine completely stopped before
using unit.
1. Insert your right arm and head through
Guide Recess
the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on
your left shoulder. Make sure the danger
sign is on your back and the hook is to the
right side of your waist.
NOTE:
Lower
der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the
Attachment
shoulder.
2. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 6 inches (15 cm) below the waist.
3. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located
between the trigger handle and the handle-
bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper-
ating position.
4. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit
and balance before starting the engine or
beginning a cutting operation.
NOTE:
shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper
balancing of unit.
TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP:
1. Loosen and remove both clamp screws.
2. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the shaft.
3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
under the shaft and align the upper and
lower clamp screw holes.
Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp
4. Insert two screws into the screw holes.
5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-
ing screws with a hex wrench.
Screw
6 inches
(15 cm)
below
waist
Bracket Cover
6
Proper shoulder strap
A one-half twist is built in the shoul-
It may be necessary to relocate the
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
Screws
HARNESS
ADJUSTMENT
FOR BALANCE
4 -- 12 inches
(10 -- 30 cm)
30 inches
ground
(76 cm)
above