Poulan 545177333, PP446ET instruction manual Operation

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR PRUNER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

 

 

 

 

 

Assist handle

ON/STOP switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coupler

 

 

 

Pruner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line trimmer

 

Shaft

Shoulder strap clamp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starter handle

 

Fuel mix

 

 

attachment

 

Attachment hanger

 

fill cap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bar oil fill cap

 

 

 

 

Primer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bulb

 

 

Chain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shield

 

 

Throttle trigger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bar

Bar nut

Start lever

 

 

Muffler

ON/STOP SWITCH

system by moving the start lever to the START

 

 

The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger

position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger

handle and is used to stop the engine. To stop

until the engine has started and runs. After the

the engine, push and release the engine ON/

engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up 5

STOP switch.

 

 

 

seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger

PRIMER BULB

 

 

to deactivate the starting system.

 

 

 

 

 

COUPLER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

The COUPLER enables optional attach-

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

ments to be installed on the unit.

 

 

 

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer bulb

CHAIN TENSION

 

 

 

 

 

by pressing it and allowing it to return to its origi-

It is normal for a new chain to stretch during

nal form.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

first 15 minutes of operation. You should

START LEVER

 

 

check your chain tension frequently. See

The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the

CHAIN TENSION in the SERVICE AND AD-

engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting

JUSTMENTS section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic oil is

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio

of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2

information in the safety rules before you be-

fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will

1-800-554-6723.

 

 

cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow

FUELING ENGINE

 

 

instructions printed on container. Once oil is

 

 

added to gasoline, shake container momentarily

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.

Always read and follow the safety rules relating

when refueling.

 

 

to fuel before fueling your unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HELPFUL TIP

 

CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in

 

 

To obtain the correct oil mix

 

your unit. This will cause permanent engine

 

 

ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of

 

damage and void the limited warranty.

 

 

2-cycle synthetic oil into

 

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

one gallon of fresh gas.

 

This engine requires the use of minimum 87

This engine is certified to operate on

octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

 

 

 

unleaded

gasoline. Before operation,

IMPORTANT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gasoline must be mixed with a good quality

Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil

using ethanol or methanol) can cause major en-

designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.

gine performance and durability problems.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Identification of Safety Symbols Hazard zone for thrown objects Identification of Safety Symbols Safety Rules Pruner SafetyLine Trimmer Safety Plan AheadMaintain Your Unit in Good Working Order Handle Fuel with CautionKickback Reduce the Chance KickbackKickback Safety Features Maintain ControlFor Optional Attachments TipEdger Safety BLOWER/VACUUM SafetyBrushcutter Safety Skid in contact with the groundCultivator Safety Hedge Trimmer SafetySnow Thrower Safety Away from the operatorAssembly Tools RequiredShoulder Strap Assembly Adjusting the Assist HandleTo Relocate Shoulder Strap Clamp Attaching Shield for Line Trimmer AttachmentOperation HOW to Stop Your Unit HOW to Start Your UnitBAR and Chain Lubrication Starting a Cold EngineInstalling Attachment Hanger Installing Optional ATTACH- MentsLower Attachment Locking/Release Button CouplerPruning Important Points Pruning TechniqueTrimmer Line Advance Will fallCutting Methods Grassy areaWays are shown below Tip of the Line Does The Cutting Work AreaMaintenance Service and Adjustments Chain Adjustment Replacing the LineReplacing the Trimmer Head Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment Seasonal StorageFuel System EngineTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Empty fuel tank and refill withSee Fueling Engine in Operation Limited Warranty Canada, contactLigations The U.S. Environmental Repair or Replacement of Parts

PP446ET, 545177333 specifications

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