Poulan 530164083, PP446 instruction manual Plan Ahead, Hazard Zone

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DANGER! This pruner can be dangerous! Careless or im- proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand the instruction manual before using the pruner.

Always wear appropriateear protection, eye protectionand headprotection.

DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being cut.

WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re- pairs except carburetor adjustments.

Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must be ob- served to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious or even fatal injury.

PLAN AHEAD

S Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to use the unit.

SRestrict the use of your pruner to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found on the unit and in this manual.

INSTRUCTION

SAFETY INFORMATION

MANUAL

ON THE UNIT

Hearing

Safety Hat

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Protection

Snug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fitting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavy Duty

Clothing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gloves

Safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Chaps

Shoes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SKeep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running.

SKeep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near when starting or operating the pruner.

HAZARD ZONE

S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy, long pants, and long sleeves; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as engine noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.

2

50 feet

(15 meters)

DANGER: Do not

use near electrical wires or power lines. Keep pruner at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from all power lines.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions 10/31/03Plan Ahead Hazard ZoneHandle Fuel with Caution Operate Your Pruner SafelyMaintain Your Pruner in Good Working Order KickbackMaintain Control Kickback Safety FeaturesReduce the Chance Kickback TipFor Optional Attachments Line Trimmer SafetyEdger Safety Cultivator Safety BLOWER/VACUUM SafetyBrushcutter Safety Away from the operatorHedge Trimmer Safety Snow Thrower SafetyAdjusting the Assist Handle Installing Pruner ATTACH- MentShoulder Strap Assembly Tools RequiredPrimer Bulb ON/OFF SwitchKnow Your Pruner CouplerSee the Storage section for additional in- formation HOW to Stop Your UnitHOW to Start Your Unit Starting a Warm Engine Installing Optional ATTACH- MentsInstalling Attachment Hanger Starting a Flooded EnginePruning Technique Operating PositionPruning Important Points Check for Damaged or Worn Parts Inspect and Clean Unit and LA- BelsCheck for Loose Fasteners and Parts Check Chain TensionChain Replacement Clean AIR FilterBAR Maintenance LubricationIdle Speed Adjustment Chain AdjustmentCarburetor Adjustment To Replace ChainEngine Seasonal StorageFuel System OtherCompression low Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedyLoad Adjustment Carbon build-up onHome PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Addi Tions The U.S. Environmental ProtectionEred. ADD-ON or Modified Parts Extended 300 hours

PP446, 530164083 specifications

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