Before Starting - Poulan Pro PP258TP Instruction Manual

g. Insert two screws into the screw holes.
5. Secure shouider strap clamp by tighten-
ing screws with a hex wrench.
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
_k WARNING: When adjusting the as-
sist handle, be sure it remains between the
coupler and the 4= lower arrow (closest to
coupler) on the safety label to ensure proper
balancing of unit. When adjusting the assist
handle or handlebar during use of optional at-
tachments, it must be repositioned between
the throttle trigger and the _, upper arrow
(closest to engine) on the safety label
1. Loosen wing nut on handle
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.
KNOW YOUR PRUNER
READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUALAND 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
Shaft Muffler
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Bar Bar nut
Attachment Hanger
_Primer Bulb
/
Start Lever
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF sw_tch is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
buretor and fue} lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope Activate the primer
buib by pressing it and alIowing it to return to
its edginaI form.
START LEVER
Time STAFT LEVER hefps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate the staring
system by moving the start lever to the STAFT
position DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and _uns. After the
engine starts, allow the engine to warm-up 5
seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger
to deactivate the starting system.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during
first 15 minutes of operation. You should
check your chain tension frequently. See
CHAIN TENSION in the SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_k WARNING:
Be sure to read the fueI
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. if you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Cal_
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
_ik WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasefine Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quahty
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oiI
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic oil is
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