Assembly; Installing Pruner Attachment; Shoulder Strap Assembly; To Relocate Shoulder Strap Clamp - Poulan Pro PP258TP Instruction Manual

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.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S Hex wrench (provided)
INSTALLING PRUNER ATTACH-
MENT
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
Shipping
protector
TIGHTEN
2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the pruner at-
tachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
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.
Coupler Primary Hole
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 otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri-
ous injury or damage to the unit.

ASSEMBLY

Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For optional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-
ment instruction manual.

SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
adjustments must be made with the engine
completely stopped before using unit.
1. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit
and balance before starting the engine or
beginning a cutting operation.
2. Insert your right arm and head through
the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on
LOOSEN
your left shoulder. Make sure the danger
sign is centered on your back and the
hook is to the right side of your waist.
NOTE:
der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the
shoulder.
3. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
Knob
about 3 - - 6 inches (8 - - 15 cm) below the
waist.
4. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp lo-
cated between the throttle handle and the
assist handle and lift the tool to the oper-
ating position.
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 upper shaft.
Guide Recess
3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
under the upper shaft and align the upper
and lower clamp screw holes.
Attachment
POWERHEAD
END
Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp
8
Secondary Hole
Proper shoulder strap
A one-half twist is built in the shoul-
It may be necessary to relocate the
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
ATTACHMENT
END
Screws