Poulan Pole Saw 115261026 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
PP5000P  
WARNING:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Refer  
to your original manual for additional Warnings and Operating  
Instructions.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e  
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-  
siones graves. Refiera a su manual original para las Instrucciones  
de Funcioniamiento y las Advertencias adicionales.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le  
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Référez--vous à  
votre manuel original pour des Avertissements et des Instruc-  
tions d’Utilisation additionnels.  
Poulan PRO  
7349 Statesville Road  
Charlotte, NC 28269  
115261026 Rev. 2 6/15/10 BRW  
 
IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS  
Hazard zone. Keep children, bystanders, and animals  
a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from the work  
area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near  
when starting or operating the pruner.  
Carefully plan your pruning operation in advance. Do not  
start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure  
footing, and a planned retreat path.  
Do not operate a pruner with one hand. Serious injury to the  
operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of these  
persons may result from one-handed operation. A pruner is  
intended for two-handed use.  
SAFETY RULES  
S Keep all parts of your body away from the  
chain when the engine is running.  
WARNING: When using an electric  
S Do not handle or operate a pruner when you  
are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken  
alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in  
good physical condition and mentally alert. If  
you have any condition that might be aggra-  
vated by strenuous work, check with doctor  
before operating a pruner.  
pruner or any other electric gardening ap-  
pliance, basic safety precautions must al-  
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire,  
electric shock, and serious injury. Read and  
follow all instructions.  
WARNING: Always disconnect spark  
plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact  
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from  
power source) to prevent accidental starting  
when setting up, transporting, adjusting or mak-  
ing repairs except carburetor adjustments.  
Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cutting  
tool, special safety precautions must be ob-  
served to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless  
or improper use of this tool can cause serious or  
even fatal injury.  
FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)  
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.  
S Keep away from sparks or flames.  
S Use a container approved for fuel.  
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or  
the powerhead.  
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills  
before starting the powerhead.  
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from  
fueling site before starting powerhead engine.  
S Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-  
ing fuel cap.  
PLAN AHEAD  
S Read this manual carefully until you com-  
pletely understand and can follow all safety  
rules, precautions, and operating instructions  
before attempting to use the unit.  
S Remove fuel cap slowly.  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric  
powerheads)  
S Restrict the use of your pruner to adult users  
who understand and can follow safety rules,  
precautions, and operating instructions found  
on the unit and in this manual.  
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous envi-  
ronment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,  
do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or  
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not  
expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the pos-  
sibility of electrical shock. Do not use on wet  
surfaces. Do not handle extension cord plug or  
unit with wet hands.  
INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL  
SAFETY INFORMATION  
ON THE UNIT  
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S Use only a voltage supply as shown on the  
nameplate of the unit.  
Have the unit repaired by your authorized  
service dealer.  
S Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If  
powerhead is not working as it should, has  
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or  
dropped into water, return it to your autho-  
rized service dealer for repair.  
S Avoid unintentional starting of the unit. Nev-  
er carry unit with your finger on the switch.  
Be sure the switch is in the off position and  
never touch the switch when connecting  
extension cord.  
S Unplug the unit from the power source when  
not in use, before servicing, and when chang-  
ing accessories and/or attachments.  
S Avoid any body contact with any grounded  
conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes,  
to avoid the possibility of electric shock.  
S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)  
protection should be provided on the circuit  
or outlet to be used for the powerhead. Re-  
ceptacles are available having built-in  
GFCI protection and may be used for this  
measure of safety.  
S Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in  
presence of flammable liquids or gases to  
avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or  
causing damage to unit.  
S Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use  
in unventilated areas or where dust or ex-  
plosive vapors can build up.  
S To reduce the risk of electric shock, the pow-  
erhead may have a polarized plug (one blade  
is wider than the other); if so, it will require the  
use of a polarized extension cord. The ap-  
pliance plug will fit into a polarized extension  
cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully  
into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If  
the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polar-  
ized extension cord. A polarized extension  
cord will require the use of a polarized wall  
outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall  
outlet only one way. If plug does not fit fully  
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it still  
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to  
install the proper wall outlet. Do not change  
the equipment plug, extension cord recep-  
tacle, or extension cord plug in any way.  
S To reduce risk of electrical shock, use exten-  
sion cords specifically marked as suitable for  
outdoor appliances having electrical rating not  
less than the rating of unit. Cord must be  
marked with suffix “W--A” (in Canada “W”).  
Make sure your extension cord is in good  
condition. Inspect extension cord before use  
and replace if damaged. Do not use a dam-  
aged cord. Cord insulation must be intact with  
no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors  
must be undamaged. The extension cord  
used to reach the power source must be  
heavy enough to carry current from the power  
source the full length of the extension cord to  
the unit. An undersized extension cord will  
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of  
power and overheating. If in doubt, use the  
next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge  
number, the heavier the cord.  
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY  
WARNING: Disconnect powerhead  
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from pow-  
er source) before performing maintenance.  
S Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace  
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make  
sure all fasteners are in place and securely  
fastened.  
S Maintain unit according to recommended pro-  
cedures.  
S Use only recommended Poulan PRO parts  
and accessories.  
S Be sure chain stops moving when engine  
idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST-  
MENTS section of powerhead manual).  
S Keep others away when making carburetor  
adjustments.  
S Never start the unit with the clutch housing re-  
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause seri-  
ous injury.  
S Do not use multiple cords.  
S Keep the handles driy, clean, and free of oil or  
fuel mixture.  
S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by  
the extension cord or yank extension cord  
to disconnect unit. To unplug, grasp the  
plug, not the cord. Do not use cord as a han-  
dle, close a door on cord, or pull cord  
around sharp edges or corners. Do not ex-  
pose cords to heat, oil, or water.  
S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners  
securely tightened.  
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-  
plained in this manual performed by an autho-  
rized service dealer.  
OPERATE YOUR PRUNER SAFELY  
S Operate the pruner only in a well-ventilated  
outdoor area.  
S Keep the extension cord clear of operator and  
obstacles at all times.  
S Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to re-  
cessed plug as shownin this manual to pre-  
vent damage to unit and/or extension cord  
and to reduce the possibility of the exten-  
sioncorddisconnecting fromthe unit during  
operation.  
S Do not use a pruner to cut down trees or any  
portion of the tree trunk.  
S Only use for pruning limbs or branches  
overhead not greater than 6 inches (15 cm)  
in diameter.  
S Do not cut small brush and saplings with the  
pruner. Slender matter may catch in the chain  
and be whipped toward you, pulling you off  
balance.  
S Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect the insu-  
lation and connectors on the powerhead and  
extension cord before each use. If there is  
any damage, do not use until damage is re-  
paired by your authorized service dealer.  
S Do not use the powerhead if the switch  
does not turn the unit on and off properly.  
S Make sure the chain will not make contact  
with any object while starting the engine.  
Never try to start the unit when the guide  
bar is in a cut.  
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S Do not put pressure on the pruner at the end  
of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you  
to lose control when the cut is completed.  
S Do not run the unit at high speed when not  
pruning.  
S If you strike or become entangled with a for-  
eign object, stop the engine immediately and  
check for damage. Have any damage re-  
paired by an authorized service dealer before  
attempting further operations.  
S Do not operate a pruner that is damaged, im-  
properly adjusted, or not completely and se-  
curely assembled. Always replace bar and  
chain immediately if it becomes damaged,  
broken or is otherwise removed.  
S Always stop the unit when work is delayed or  
when walking from one cutting location to  
another. Stop the engine before setting the  
unit down.  
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.  
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.  
not let the guide bar contact branch or other  
objects around it.  
S Keep your chain sharp and properly ten-  
sioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the  
chance of kickback occurring. Follow man-  
ufacturer’s chain sharpening and mainte-  
nance instructions. Check tension at regular  
intervals with the engine stopped, never with  
the engine running. Make sure the bar clamp  
nut is securely tightened after tensioning the  
chain.  
S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If  
the chainis movingat a slower speed, there  
is greater chance of kickback occurring.  
S Cut one branch at a time.  
S Use extreme caution when re-entering a  
previous cut.  
S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of  
the bar (plunge cuts).  
S Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that  
could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.  
S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar and  
Low--Kickback Chain specified for your unit.  
KICKBACK  
MAINTAIN CONTROL  
WARNING: Avoid kickback which  
can result in serious injury. Kickback is the  
backward, upward or sudden forward motion  
of the guide bar occurring when the chain  
near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts  
any object such as a log or branch, or when  
the wood closes in and pinches the chain in  
the cut. Contacting a foreign object in the  
wood can also result in loss of control.  
S Rotational Kickback can occur when the  
moving chain contacts an object at the upper  
tip of the guide bar. This contact can cause  
the chain to dig into the object, which stops  
the chain for an instant. The result is a light-  
ning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the  
guide bar up and back toward the operator.  
S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the wood  
closes in and pinches the moving chain in  
the cut alongthetop of the guidebar and the  
chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden  
stopping of the chain results in a reversal of  
the chain force used to cut wood and  
causes the pruner to move in the opposite  
direction of the chain rotation. The pruner is  
driven straight back toward the operator.  
S Pull-In can occur when the moving chain  
contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut  
along the bottom of the guide bar and the  
chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stop-  
ping pulls the pruner forward and away from  
the operator and could easily cause the oper-  
ator to lose control of the pruner.  
S Keep a good, firm grip on the pruner with  
both hands when the engine is running and  
don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce  
kickback andmaintain control. Keep thefin-  
gers of your left hand encircling and your  
left thumb under the assist handle. Keep  
your right hand completely around the  
throttle handle whether your are right hand-  
ed or left handed.  
S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on  
both feet.  
S Stand slightly to the left side of the pruner to  
keep your body from being in a direct line  
with the cutting chain.  
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF  
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES  
The following features are included on your  
pruner to help reduce the hazard of kickback;  
however, such features will not totally eliminate  
this danger. As a pruner user, do not rely only  
on safety devices. You must follow all safety  
precautions, instructions, and maintenance in  
this manual to help avoid kickback and other  
forces which can result in serious injury.  
S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed  
with a small radius tip which reduces the  
size of the kickback danger zone on the bar  
tip.  
KICKBACK  
S Recognize that kickback can happen. With  
a basic understanding of kickback, you can  
reduce the element of surprise which con-  
tributes to accidents.  
S Never let the moving chain contact any ob-  
ject at the tip of the guide bar.  
S Keep the working area free from obstruc-  
tions such as other trees, branches, rocks,  
stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any  
obstruction that your chain could hit while  
you are cutting. When cutting a branch, do  
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Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar  
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE  
S Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.  
S Stop powerhead before leaving work area.  
S Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool before  
storing or transporting it in a vehicle.  
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors  
cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-  
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-  
naces, etc.  
Small Radius Tip  
S Store attachment so blade cannot accidental-  
ly cause injury.  
Symm
S Store attachment indoors, out of reach of chil-  
dren.  
If situations occur which are not covered in  
this manual, use care and good judgment. If  
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.  
Large Radius Tip  
S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a con-  
toured depth gauge and guard link which  
deflect kickback force and allow wood to  
gradually ride into the cutter.  
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations  
through prolonged use of gasoline powered  
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve  
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of  
people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-  
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather  
has been linked to blood vessel damage in  
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur  
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,  
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling  
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the  
use of this tool and seek medical attention. An  
anti-vibration system does not guarantee the  
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper-  
ate power tools on a continual and regular basis  
must monitor closely their physical condition  
and the condition of this unit.  
Contoured Depth Gauge  
Elongated Guard Link  
Deflects  
kickback force  
Lo w --- Ki ckb a c k  
and allows wood  
Chain  
to gradually ride  
into cutter  
Can Obstruct Material  
No t a Lo w --- K i ck ba c k C ha i n  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
ASSEMBLY  
2. Remove the shaft cap from the pruner at-  
tachment (if present).  
WARNING: If received assembled,  
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly  
assembled and all fasteners are secure.  
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-  
aged parts.  
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.  
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts  
5. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-  
curely by turning clockwise.  
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.  
TOOLS REQUIRED  
S Hex wrench (provided)  
Primary Hole  
Coupler  
INSTALLING PRUNER ATTACH-  
Guide Recess  
MENT  
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.  
Locking/  
Release  
Button  
Upper  
Shaft  
Attachment  
Coup
WARNING: Make sure the locking/  
release button is locked in the primary hole  
and the knob is securely tightened before op-  
erating the unit. Using the wrong hole could  
lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.  
Attachment  
SEN  
Knob  
TIGHTEN  
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3. Insert two screws into the screw holes.  
4. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-  
ing screws with the hex wrench.  
5. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and  
balance before starting the engine or begin-  
ning a cutting operation.  
6. Insert your right arm andhead throughthe  
shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your  
left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign  
is on your back and the hook is to the right  
side of your waist.  
Locking/Release  
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoul-  
der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the  
shoulder.  
Button in Primary Hole  
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY  
7. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be  
about 3 -- 6 inches (8 -- 15 cm) below the  
waist.  
8. Fasten the strap hook to the upper clamp  
and lift the tool to the operating position.  
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and  
handle adjustments are required before use.  
The shoulder strap clamp must be installed as  
shown above the assist handle on the upper  
shaft (powerhead end of unit).  
NOTE: The lower shoulder strap clamp has  
two spacer tabs attached. These tabs are pro-  
vided to adapt this attachment for use with pow-  
erheads that have a 1diameter upper shaft  
(the shoulder strap clamp will not tighten down  
securely on the 1diameter upper shaft without  
using these spacer tabs). The tabs must be  
broken off completely before use and placed  
over the screw holes on the lower shoulder  
strap clamp. These tabs are not needed for  
powerheads with a 7/8upper shaft.  
Shoulder Strap  
Shoulder  
Strap  
Clamp  
LOWER SHOULDER STRAP  
CLAMP  
Spacer Tabs  
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE  
WARNING: When adjusting the as-  
sist handle, be sure it remains directly above  
the coupler on the engine end shaft to ensure  
proper balancing of unit.  
Spacer Tabs  
positioned for use  
on 1diameter  
upper shaft  
Assist Handle  
1. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp  
over the upper shaft above the handlebar.  
2. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp  
under the upper shaft and align the upper  
andlower clampscrew holes (usespacer  
tabs between upper and lower clamps if  
necessary to secure clamp, i.e. for 1di-  
ameter upper shaft).  
Coupler  
houlder  
amp  
POWERHEAD  
END  
ATTACHMENT  
Lower Shoulder  
END  
Screws  
Strap Clamp  
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OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT  
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR  
PRUNER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize yourself with  
the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.  
Hanger  
ar oil fill cap  
Chain  
Bar  
Bar nut  
PRUNER  
CHAIN TENSION  
The PRUNER is designed for removal of  
limbs and branches overhead not greater  
than 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter.  
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during  
first 15 minutes of operation. You should  
check your chain tension frequently. See  
CHAIN TENSION in the SERVICE AND AD-  
JUSTMENTS section.  
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.  
OPERATING THE COUPLER  
Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler  
which enables optional attachments to be  
installed. The optional attachments are:  
MODEL:  
Locking/Release  
Button  
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP1000E  
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP2000T  
Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP3000B  
Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP5500P  
Brushcutter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP4000C  
*not designed for use with electric powerheads  
Upper Shaft  
Attachment  
Coupler  
3. While securely holding the upper shaft, pull  
the attachment straight out of the coupler.  
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-  
MENTS  
WARNING: Always disconnect pow-  
erhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead  
frompower source) beforeremoving or instal-  
ling attachments.  
1. Removetheshaft cap from the attachment  
(if present) and discard.  
2. Position locking/release button of attach-  
ment into guide recess of upper shaft cou-  
pler.  
REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT  
(OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH-  
MENTS)  
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until  
the locking/release button snaps into the  
primary hole.  
CAUTION: When removing or installing at-  
tachments, place the powerhead and attach-  
ment on a flat surface for stability.  
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-  
curely by turning clockwise.  
Primary Hole  
Coupler  
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob  
counterclockwise.  
Guide Recess  
Coup
Locking/  
Release  
Button  
Upper  
Shaft  
Attachment  
Attachment  
SEN  
Knob  
TIGHTEN  
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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. Using the wrong hole could  
lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.  
DANGER: Do not extend arms above  
shoulders while pruning. Do not stand be-  
neath branch being cut.  
WARNING: Always wear head, eye,  
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.  
Locking/Release  
Button in Primary Hole  
S Maintain full weight of tool on your left  
shoulder.  
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION  
The bar and chain require lubrication. The  
chain oiler provides continuous lubrication to  
the chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar  
oil tank before use (Capacity = 4.6 fl. oz.).  
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.  
Too little oil will cause overheating shown by  
smokecoming from the chain and/or discolor-  
ation of the bar. The oil output is automatically  
metered during operation.  
PRUNING  
WARNING: Be alert for and guard  
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  
grippedon the pruner. Maintain secure foot-  
ing and balance.  
Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and  
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit  
against excessive wear from heat and fric-  
tion. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high  
temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan  
PRO bar and chain oil is not available, use a  
good grade SAE 30 oil.  
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 Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-  
cation.  
S Always stop the engine before removing  
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.  
the oil cap.  
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 capfrom theattachment  
(if present) and discard.  
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear  
branches out of the way to avoid tripping  
over them.  
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.  
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until the  
locking/release button snaps into the hole.  
S Long branches should be removed in sev-  
OPERATING POSITION  
ALWAYS WEAR:  
eral 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.  
Head  
Protection  
Eye  
Protection  
Long Pants  
Heavy Shoes  
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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.  
Second cut  
Third cut  
Collar  
Foot  
First cut  
Pruning technique  
2. Next, move 2 -- 4 inches farther 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  
collar from the trunk of the tree to avoid  
damage to the tree.  
1. Make the first cut 6 inches 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.  
MAINTENANCE  
1. Use a screwdriver to move chain around  
guide bar toensure kinks do not exist. The  
chain should rotate freely.  
WARNING: Always stop unit anddis-  
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-  
erheadfrompower source) before performing  
maintenance.  
Chain Adjustment T
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WORN PARTS  
ide  
Bar  
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-  
placement of damaged or worn parts.  
S Oil tank -- Discontinue use of pruner attach-  
ment if oil tank shows signs of damage or  
leaks.  
2. Loosen bar clamp nut until it is finger tight  
against the bar clamp.  
CHECK FOR LOOSE  
FASTENERS AND PARTS  
S Bar clamp nut  
S Fasteners  
Adjusting Screw  
Bar clamp nut  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND  
DECALS  
3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until  
chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar  
rail. Then, turn adjusting screw an addi-  
tional 1/4 turn.  
S After each use, inspect complete unit for  
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and  
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-  
gent.  
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn  
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.  
CHECK CHAIN TENSION  
WARNING: Wear protective gloves  
when handling chain. The chain is sharp and  
can cut you even when it is not moving. Make  
chain adjustments with lower end supported.  
Chain tension is very important. Chains  
stretch duringuse. This is especially true dur-  
ing the first few times you use your pruner. Al-  
ways check chain tension each time you use  
and refuel your unit.  
4. Using a screwdriver, roll chain around  
guide bar to ensure all links are in bar  
groove.  
5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.  
Release tip of guide bar, then turn adjust-  
ing screw 1/4 turn clockwise. Repeat until  
sag does not exist.  
6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar  
clamp nut securely with a wrench.  
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S Loosen and remove bar clamp nut and  
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from  
pruner.  
S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after  
each 5 hours of operation.  
Remove Sawdust From  
Guide Bar Groove  
7. Use a screwdriver to move chain around  
guide bar.  
8. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.  
Slightly loosen bar clamp nut and loosen  
chain by turning the adjusting screw 1/4  
turn counterclockwise. Retighten bar  
clamp nut.  
9. If chain is too loose, it will sag below the  
guide bar and needs to be tightened fol-  
lowing above procedure.  
Oil Holes  
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal  
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs  
with a flat file.  
S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-  
store square edges and sides.  
File Rail Edges  
and Sides  
Square  
WARNING: DO NOT operate the  
pruner if the chain is loose. If the pruner is oper-  
ated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off  
the guide bar and result in serious injury.  
Worn Groove  
Correct Groove  
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS  
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,  
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when  
excess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If  
replacement is necessary, use only the guide  
bar specified for your pruner in the repair  
parts list.  
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dullchain  
makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly.  
See CHAIN SHARPENING in the SERVICE  
AND ADJUSTMENTS section.  
BAR MAINTENANCE  
If your pruner cuts to one side, has to be  
forced through the cut, or been runwith an im-  
proper amount of bar lubrication it may be  
necessary to service your bar. A worn bar will  
damage your chain and make cutting difficult.  
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is in  
the STOP position, then clean all sawdust  
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.  
To maintain guide bar:  
LUBRICATION  
Bar Oil  
Fill Cap  
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-  
tion and disconnect spark plug (or discon-  
nect powerhead from power source).  
S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under  
the OPERATION section.  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.  
S Saw has to be forced through the cut.  
WARNING: Always stop unit anddis-  
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-  
erheadfrompower source) before performing  
maintenance, service, or adjustments except  
for carburetor adjustments.  
Tools required:  
S 3/16 inch (4,5 mm) diameter round file and  
file holder  
S Flat file  
S Depth gauge tool  
CHAIN SHARPENING  
TO SHARPEN CHAIN:  
WARNING: Improper chain sharpen-  
ing techniques and/or depth gauge mainte-  
nance will increase the chance of kickback  
which can result in serious injury.  
1. MoveON/STOP switch tothe STOP posi-  
tion and disconnect spark plug (or discon-  
nect powerhead from power source).  
2. Check chain for proper tension. Adjust  
chain tension if necessary. See CHECK  
CHAIN TENSION section.  
WARNING: Wear protective gloves  
when handling chain. The chain is sharp and  
can cut you even when it is not moving.  
Conditions which indicate the need for chain  
sharpening:  
S Reduction insize of wood chips. The size of  
the wood chip will decrease as the chain  
gets duller until it becomes more like apow-  
der than a chip. Note that dead or rotted  
wood will not produce a good chip.  
3. Sharpen cutters.  
S
To sharpen the cutters, position the  
file holder level (90˚) so that it rests on  
the top edges of the cutter and depth  
gauge.  
NOTE: The chain has both left and  
right hand cutters.  
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File Holder  
Cutter  
WARNING: Maintain the proper hook  
angle according to the manufacturer’s specifica-  
tions for the chain you are using. Improper hook  
angle will increase the chance of kickback  
which can result in serious injury.  
File  
90˚  
Depth Gauge  
4. Check and lower depth gauges.  
File  
Depth Gauge Tool  
S
Align the 30˚ file holder marks parallel  
with the bar and to the center of the  
chain.  
Depth Gauge  
Cutter  
S
S
Place gauge tool on cutter.  
If the depth gauge is higher than the  
depth gauge tool, file it level to the top of  
the depth gauge tool.  
30˚  
File Holder Line  
Cutter  
S
Maintainrounded front corner of depth  
gauge with a flat file.  
S
Sharpen cutters on one side of the chain  
NOTE: The very top of the depth  
gauge should be flat with the front half  
rounded off with a flat file.  
first. File from the inside of each cutter to  
the outside. Then, turn the chain saw  
around and repeat the process for the  
other side of the chain.  
If you require further assistance or are unsure  
about performing this procedure, contact your  
authorized service dealer or call our customer  
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.  
S
S
S
File on the forward stroke only. Use 2  
or 3 strokes per cutting edge.  
Keep all cutters the same lengthwhen  
filing.  
File enough to remove any damage to  
cutting edges (side plate and top plate  
of cutter).  
CHAIN REPLACEMENT  
WARNING: Wear protective gloves  
when handling chain. The chain is sharp and  
can cut you even when it is not moving.  
Remove Damage  
All Cutters  
Same Length  
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the  
first 15 minutes of operation. You should re-  
check your chain tension frequently and adjust  
the chain tension as required. See CHAIN TEN-  
SION section. Replace the old chain when it be-  
comes worn or damaged. Use only the Low-  
Kickback replacement chain specified in the  
repair parts list.  
Top Plate  
Side Plate  
S
File chain to meet the specifications  
as shown.  
TO REPLACE CHAIN:  
1. MoveON/STOP switch tothe STOP posi-  
tion and disconnect spark plug (or discon-  
nect powerhead from power source).  
2. Remove bar clamp nut.  
60˚  
75˚  
3. Remove bar clamp.  
4. Turn adjusting screw by hand counter-  
clockwise until adjusting pin just touches  
the stop.  
30˚  
Hook Angle  
5. Slide guide bar behind sprocket until  
guide bar stops against sprocket.  
6. Remove the old chain.  
0.025 inch  
(0.65 mm)  
7. Carefully remove new chain from pack-  
age. Hold chain with the drive links as  
shown.  
Rounded  
Corner  
Right  
Too Much Hook Angle  
Cutter  
Tip of  
Bar  
Squared Off  
Corner  
Drivelink  
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN  
DIRECTION OF ROTATION  
Wrong  
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11. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug  
in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links  
are in the bar groove.  
12. Now, install bar clamp making sure the  
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower  
hole in the guide bar.  
Depth Gauge  
Cutters  
Drive Links  
Lower Hole  
Adjusting Pin  
Guide Bar  
13. Install bar clamp nut and finger tighten  
only. Do not tighten any further at this  
point. Proceed to the CHAIN ADJUST-  
MENT section.  
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT  
See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in MAINTE-  
NANCE section.  
8. Place chain over sprocket, fitting thedrive  
links in the sprocket.  
9. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in  
the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar.  
10. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.  
USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS  
Use only recommended user replaceable service parts as listed below:  
REPLACEMENT PART  
PART NUMBER  
Bar  
Chain  
Hex Nut  
Oil Cap  
530044908  
952051549  
530015917  
530053072  
530069611  
Bar Adjusting Screw/Pin Kit  
STORAGE  
If your pruner attachment is to be stored for a  
period of time:  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use:  
S Clean the entire attachment.  
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and  
guide bar.  
S Allow attachment to cool before storing or  
transporting.  
S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or  
cloth.  
S Store attachment with all guards in place.  
Position attachment so that any sharp ob-  
ject cannot accidentally cause injury.  
S Store the attachment in a dry, well venti-  
lated area out of the reach of children.  
S Check entire attachment for loose screws  
or nuts. Replace any damaged, worn or  
broken parts.  
S At the beginning of the next season, use  
only fresh fuel having the proper gasolineto  
oil ratio.  
SEASONAL STORAGE  
Prepare attachment for storage at end of sea-  
son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
Poulan PRO, a division of Husqvarna Consum-  
In Canada, contact:  
er Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to the  
original consumer purchaser that each new  
Poulan PRO brand gasoline tool or attachment  
is free from defects in material and workman-  
ship and agrees to repair or replace under this  
warranty any defective gasoline product or at-  
tachment as follows from the original date of  
purchase.  
Poulan PRO  
850 Matheson Blvd. West  
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4  
Giving the model number, serial number and  
date of purchase of your product and the name  
and address of the authorized dealer from  
whom it was purchased.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTH-  
ER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO  
STATE.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-  
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-  
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-  
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIM-  
ITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY  
TO YOU.  
This is a limited warranty within the meaning of  
that term as defined in the Magnuson--Moss Act  
of 1975.  
2 YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for  
household purposes.  
90 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for  
commercial, professional, or income producing  
purposes.  
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental  
purposes.  
This warranty is not transferable and does not  
cover damage or liability caused by improper  
handling, improper maintenance or alteration, or  
the use of accessories and/or attachments not  
specifically recommended by Poulan PRO for  
this tool. This warranty does not cover bars,  
chains or parts that will wear and require re-  
placement with reasonable use during the war-  
ranty period. This warranty does not cover pre--  
delivery setup or normal adjustments explained  
in the instruction manual. This warranty does  
not cover transportation costs.  
The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously  
improve its products. Therefore, Poulan  
PRO reserves the right to change, modify, or  
discontinue models, designs, specifications,  
and accessories of all products at any time  
without notice or obligation to any purchaser.  
In the event you have a claim under this warran-  
ty, you must return the product to an authorized  
service dealer.  
Should you have any unanswered questions  
concerning this warranty, please contact:  
Poulan PRO, a division of Husqvarna  
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.  
7349 Statesville Road  
Charlotte, NC 28269  
1--800--554--6723  
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