Poulan Pro PP446ET Instruction Manual page 9

NOTE: Aone-half twist isbuilt inthe shoul-
der s trap toallow t he strap torest flat o n the
shoulder.
3. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook tobe
about 3- 6inches (8- 15 cm) below the
waist.
4. Fasten the strap h ook t othe clamp lo-
cated between the t hrottle handle and t he
assist handle and l ift t he tool tothe oper-
ating position.
NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the
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.
POWERHEAD
END
Upper Shoulder
Clamp
Ih
Lower Shoulder | ATTACHMENT
Strap Clamp 6 END
Screws
4. Insert two screws into the screw hoIes.
5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-
ing screws with a hex wrench.
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
_, WARNING:
When adjusting the
as-
sist
handle, be sure it remah_s between the
coupler and the _= lower arrow (closest to
coupler) on the safety label to ensure proper
batancing of unit. When adjusting the assist
handle or handlebar during use of optional at-
tachments, it must be repositioned between
the throttle trigger and the _' upper arrow
(closest to engine) on the safety label.
1. Loosen whig nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING SHIELD (FOR LINE
TRIMMER ATTACHMENT)
,_ WARNING: The shield mustbe prop-
erly
installed. The shield provides partial protec-
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper
orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIM-
MER illustration in OPERATION section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield /
__1_ Bracket
/
/
Une Limiter Blade
_ _ NWiu_g