Poulan SM446E Tools Required, Installing Pruner ATTACH- Ment, Shoulder Strap Assembly

ASSEMBLY

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.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.

It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank.

Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer.

TOOLS REQUIRED

SHex wrench (provided)

INSTALLING PRUNER ATTACH- 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.

Coupler

LOOSEN

Secondary Hole

Locking/Release

Button in Primary Hole

For optional attachments, see the AS- SEMBLY section of the applicable attach- ment instruction manual.

SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Proper shoulder strap adjustments must be made with the engine completely stopped before using unit.

1.	Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit
	and balance before starting the engine or
	beginning a cutting operation.
2.	Insert your right arm and head through
	the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on
	your left shoulder. Make sure the danger

Shipping protector

TIGHTEN

Knob

sign is centered on your back and the

hook is to the right side of your waist.

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-

2.Remove shipping protector from coupler.

3.Remove the shaft cap from the pruner at- tachment (if present).

4.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler.

5.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.

6.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.

Coupler Primary Hole

Guide Recess

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 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.

Upper Shoulder

Strap Clamp

POWERHEAD

END

Lower Shoulder	ATTACHMENT
	END
Strap Clamp
	Screws

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