Operating Position - Poulan Pro 530163735 Instruction Manual

STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
the engine runs smoothly.
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then
move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE
position.
NOTE:
If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it
is probably flooded.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-
cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn't start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are:
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT
(OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS)
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.
Upper Shaft
Coupler
LOOSEN
Lower
Attachment
TIGHTEN
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine and
upper shaft, pull the attachment straight
out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present).
2. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
or call
WARNING:
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit.
MODEL:
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
PP1000E
PP2000T
HANGER
PP3000B
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
PP4000C
when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until the
locking/release button snaps into the hole.

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYS WEAR:
Head
Protection
Knob
DANGER:
shoulders while pruning. Do not stand be-
neath branch being cut.
WARNING:
Upper Shaft
hearing, foot and body protection to reduce
the risk of injury when operating this unit.
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Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Locking/ Attachment
Upper
Release
Shaft
Button
Make sure the locking/
Eye
Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Do not extend arms above
Always wear head, eye,