Poulan Pro 545117551 Instruction Manual page 10

Poulan pole pruner/pole saw instruction manual
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WARNING:
If received assembled,
review all assembly 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.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S Hex wrench
S Chain adjustment tool (bar tool)
INSTALLING PRUNER OR LINE
TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
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
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Remove the shaft cap from attachment (if
present).
3. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
4. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
5. 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.
For optional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-
ment instruction manual.
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Proper shoulder strap
adjustments must be made with the motor
completely stopped before using unit.
ASSEMBLY
1. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and
balance before starting the unit or begin-
ning a cutting operation.
2. 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 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
about 3 - - 6 inches (8 - - 15 cm) below the
waist.
4. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp lo-
cated between the trigger handle and the
assist handle and lift the tool to the operat-
ing 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.
3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
under the upper shaft and align the upper
and lower clamp screw holes.
Knob
POWERHEAD
END
Lower Shoulder
Guide Recess
Strap Clamp
4. Insert two screws into the screw holes.
5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-
Lower
ing screws with a hex wrench.
Attachment
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
WARNING:
handle during pruner use, be sure it remains be-
tween the coupler and the
(closest to coupler) on the safety label to ensure
proper balancing of unit. When adjusting the
assist handle during use of optional attach-
ments (or handlebar for edger attachment), it
must be repositioned between the trigger switch
and the
the safety label.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.
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A one-half twist is built in the shoul-
It may be necessary to relocate the
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
ATTACHMENT
END
Screws
When adjusting the assist
lower arrow
upper arrow (closest to motor) on

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