Poulan PP446ET, 545177333 Shoulder Strap Assembly, To Relocate Shoulder Strap Clamp

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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 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- 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

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

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.

Line Limiter Blade

Wing

Nut

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Identification of Safety Symbols Hazard zone for thrown objects Identification of Safety Symbols Plan Ahead Safety RulesPruner Safety Line Trimmer SafetyReduce the Chance Kickback Maintain Your Unit in Good Working OrderHandle Fuel with Caution KickbackTip Kickback Safety FeaturesMaintain Control For Optional AttachmentsSkid in contact with the ground Edger SafetyBLOWER/VACUUM Safety Brushcutter SafetyAway from the operator Cultivator SafetyHedge Trimmer Safety Snow Thrower SafetyTools Required AssemblyAttaching Shield for Line Trimmer Attachment Shoulder Strap AssemblyAdjusting the Assist Handle To Relocate Shoulder Strap ClampOperation Starting a Cold Engine HOW to Stop Your UnitHOW to Start Your Unit BAR and Chain LubricationLocking/Release Button Coupler Installing Attachment HangerInstalling Optional ATTACH- Ments Lower AttachmentWill fall Pruning Important PointsPruning Technique Trimmer Line AdvanceDoes The Cutting Work Area Cutting MethodsGrassy area Ways are shown below Tip of the LineMaintenance Service and Adjustments Replacing the Trimmer Head Chain AdjustmentReplacing the Line Engine Carburetor Idle Speed AdjustmentSeasonal Storage Fuel SystemSee Fueling Engine in Operation Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedyEmpty fuel tank and refill with Ligations The U.S. Environmental Limited WarrantyCanada, contact Repair or Replacement of Parts

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