Poulan Pro 115261226 Instruction Manual page 7

6. Before using the unit, tighten both knobs
securely by turning clockwise.
WARNING:
Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole of
both couplers and the knobs are securely
tightened before operating the unit. Using the
wrong holes could lead to serious injury or dam-
age to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Proper shoulder strap and
handle adjustments are required before use.
The shoulder strap clamp must be installed as
shown above the assist handle on the engine
end shaft.
NOTE:
The lower shoulder strap clamp has
two spacer tabs attached. These tabs are
provided to adapt this attachment for use with
units that have a 1 inch (2,5 cm) diameter
shaft (the shoulder strap clamp will not tighten
down securely on the 1 inch (2,5 cm) diameter
shaft without using these spacer tabs). The
tabs must be broken off completely before
use and placed over the screw holes on the
lower shoulder strap clamp. These tabs are
not needed for units with a 7/8" (2,2 cm) shaft.
LOWER SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP
Spacer Tabs
positioned for use
on 1 inch (2,5 cm)
1. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the shaft above the handlebar.
2. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
under the upper shaft and align the upper
and lower clamp screw holes (use spacer
tabs between upper and lower clamps if
necessary to secure clamp, i.e. for 1" di-
ameter upper shaft).
ENGINE/MOTOR
END
Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp
3. Insert two screws into the screw holes.
4. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-
ing screws with the hex wrench.
5. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and
balance before starting the engine or begin-
ning a cutting operation.
6. Insert your right arm and head through 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:
der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the
shoulder.
7. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 3 - - 6 inches (8 - - 15 cm) below the
waist.
8. Fasten the strap hook to the upper clamp
and lift the tool to the operating position.
Shoulder Strap
Spacer Tabs
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
WARNING:
diameter shaft
sist handle, be sure it remains directly above
the coupler on the engine end shaft to ensure
proper balancing of unit.
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Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
ATTACHMENT
END
Screws
A one-half twist is built in the shoul-
Shoulder
Strap
Clamp
When adjusting the as-
Assist Handle
Coupler