Poulan 545137280 instruction manual To Relocate Shoulder Strap Clamp, Adjusting the Assist Handle

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NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoul- der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoulder.

3.Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be about 3 -- 6 inches (8 -- 15 cm) below the waist.

4.Fasten the strap hook to the clamp lo- cated between the throttle handle and the assist handle and lift the tool to the 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.

Upper Shoulder

Strap Clamp

POWERHEAD

END

Lower Shoulder

ATTACHMENT

END

Strap Clamp

 

Screws

4.Insert two screws into the screw holes.

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 remains between the

coupler and the lower arrow (closest to coupler) on the safety label to ensure proper balancing 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 wing 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 must be 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

Bracket

Line Limiter Blade

Wing

Nut

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Contents PP446ET Safety Rules Identification of SymbolsPruner Safety Plan AheadLine Trimmer Safety Handle Fuel with Caution Maintain Your Unit in Good Working OrderKickback Reduce the Chance KickbackMaintain Control Kickback Safety FeaturesFor Optional Attachments Tion of this toolBLOWER/VACUUM Safety Edger SafetyBrushcutter Safety Always use the handlebar when using edg- er attachmentHedge Trimmer Safety Cultivator 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 Start Your Unit HOW to Stop 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 Idle Speed Adjustment Carburetor AdjustmentSeasonal Storage Fuel SystemLoad Adjustment Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedyCompression low Carbon build-up onIs Covered Repair or Replace Limited WarrantyIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours

545137280 specifications

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