Poulan 545137280 Installing Attachment Hanger, Installing Optional ATTACH- Ments

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Upper Shaft

Coupler

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT HANGER

An attachment hanger is provided for storage

Lower Attachment

LOOSEN

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 until the locking/release button snaps into the hole.

TIGHTEN Knob

2.Press and hold the locking/release button. Locking/Release

Button

Coupler

Upper Shaft

Lower Attachment

 

3.While securely holding the engine and upper shaft, pull 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

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 hole 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 Hole

Locking/Release

Button in Primary 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

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 follow- ing:

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.

Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not pruning. To stop engine:

SRelease the throttle trigger.

SMove the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi- tion.

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Contents PP446ET Identification of Symbols Safety RulesPruner Safety Plan AheadLine Trimmer Safety Maintain Your Unit in Good Working Order Handle Fuel with CautionKickback Reduce the Chance KickbackKickback Safety Features Maintain ControlFor Optional Attachments Tion of this toolEdger Safety BLOWER/VACUUM SafetyBrushcutter Safety Always use the handlebar when using edg- er attachmentCultivator Safety Hedge Trimmer SafetySnow Thrower Safety Curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit for damageAssembly Shoulder Strap AssemblyTools Required Adjusting the Assist Handle To Relocate Shoulder Strap ClampAttaching Shield for Line Trimmer Attachment Operation HOW to Stop Your Unit HOW to Start Your UnitStarting a Cold Engine Starting a Warm EngineInstalling Attachment Hanger Installing Optional ATTACH- MentsUpper Shaft Coupler Pruning Important Points Pruning TechniqueTrimmer Line Advance Cutting Methods Maintenance Service and Adjustments Chain Adjustment To Replace ChainReplacing the Line Carburetor Adjustment Idle Speed AdjustmentSeasonal Storage Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Load AdjustmentCompression low Carbon build-up onLimited Warranty Is Covered Repair or ReplaceIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours

545137280 specifications

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