Important Points - Poulan Pro PR28PS Instruction Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PRUNER ATTACHMENT
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Head
protection Eye
protection
Long pants
Heavy
shoes
DANGER:
Do not extend arms above
shoulders while pruning. Do not stand be-
neath branch being cut.
WARNING:
hearing, foot and body protection to reduce
the risk of injury when operating this unit.
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto
clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol-
lowing:
S Extend your left arm and hold assist handle
with your left hand.
S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with
finger on throttle trigger.
S Keep engine end below waist level.
S Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your
left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back.
S Maintain full weight of tool on your left
shoulder.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not pruning.
To stop engine:
S Release the throttle trigger.
S Push and release the engine ON/STOP
switch.
PRUNING
WARNING:
against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain
to contact any other branches or objects at the
nose of the guide bar when pruning. Allowing
such contact can result in serious injury.

IMPORTANT POINTS

S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the pruner. Maintain secure
footing and balance.
Always wear head, eye,
Be alert for and guard
S Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch
will fall.
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are
small size limbs which can catch the chain
and whip toward you or pull you off balance.
Use extreme caution when cutting small size
limbs or slender material.
S Watch out for branches immediately behind
the branch being pruned. If the chain hits the
rear branch, damage to the unit may occur.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
pruner when the tension in the wood fibers
is released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
S Long branches should be removed in
several pieces.
PRUNING TECHNIQUE
When ready to cut, accelerate to full throttle
and apply a light cutting pressure. DO NOT
use back and forth sawing action.
Third cut
Collar
1. Make the first cut 6 inches (15 cm) from
the tree trunk on the bottom of the limb.
Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut
1/3 through the diameter of the limb.
NOTE:
When making the second and third
cuts, rest the foot of the pruner against the
tree limb that is being cut to prevent whipping
of the branch.
2. Next, move 2 - - 4 inches (5 - - 10 cm) far-
ther out on the limb and make a second
cut all the way through the limb.
3. Then, make a final cut leaving a 1 - - 2 inch
(2.5 - - 5 cm) collar from the trunk of the
tree to avoid damage to the tree.
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Second cut
First cut
Pruning technique
Foot