Poulan PPB5500P BAR and Chain Lubrication, Installing Attachment Hanger, Operating Position

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.

Locking/Release

Button in Primary Hole

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 smoke coming from the chain and/or discolor- ation of the bar. The oil output is automatically metered during operation.

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.

SNever use waste oil for bar and chain lubri- cation.

S Always stop the engine before removing 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 cap from the attachment (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 Eye

Protection

Long Pants

Heavy Shoes

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:

SExtend your left arm and hold assist handle with your left hand.

SHold throttle grip with your right hand with finger on throttle trigger.

SKeep engine end below waist level.

SKeep 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.

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 gripped on the pruner. Maintain secure foot- ing and balance.

SPlan 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.

SWatch 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.

SKeep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping

over them.

SLong branches should be removed in sev- 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.

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