Poulan Pro PP446ET Instruction Manual page 12

Coupler
Lower \
Attachment
Upper Shaft
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN Knob
Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Upper Shaft
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine and
upper shaft, pult 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.
Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Upper Locking/ Attachment
Shaft Release
Button
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="=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 hoIe unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri-
ous injury or damage to the unit.
Secondary Hote
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
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 untii the
tocking/release button snaps into the hole.
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
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DANGER:
Do not extend arms above
shoulders while pruning, Do not stand be-
neath branch being cut.
WARNING: Alwayswearhead,
eye,
hearing, foot and body protection to reduce
the risk of injury when operating this unit,
When operating unit, ctip shoulder strap onto
clamp, stand as shown and check for the follow-
ing:
• Extend your left arm and hold assist handle
with your left hand.
• Hold throttle grip with your right hand with
finger on throttle trigger=
• Keep engine end below waist level.
• Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your
left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back,
• 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:
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
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