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 TRIMMER ATTACHMENT 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.

PIVOT Shield

Slot

 

Bracket

Line Limiter

 

Blade

 

 

Wing

 

Nut

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR UNIT

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

 

Pruner

 

Coupler

 

Line Trimmer

Shaft

 

Shoulder Strap Clamp

Recessed

 

 

 

Attachment

 

Attachment

 

 

 

Plug

 

 

Hanger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bar oil fill cap

Motor Housing

Cord Retainer

 

 

 

Shield

 

 

 

Chain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trigger Switch

 

Bar

Bar nut

 

 

RECESSED PLUG

The RECESSED PLUG is where you attach your extension cord to the unit.

TRIGGER SWITCH

The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the unit. Release to stop.

COUPLER

The COUPLER enables optional attach- ments to be installed on the unit.

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first 15 minutes of operation. You should check your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN TENSION in the SERVICE AND AD- JUSTMENTS section.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use only a voltage supply as specified on your unit.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

Extension Cord Gauge Chart

Length of Cord

Gauge

25

Ft. (7.5 m)

18 Gauge

50

Ft. (15 m)

16 Gauge

100 Ft. (30 m)

14 Gauge

 

 

 

Extension cords are available for this unit.

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Poulan 115260526 instruction manual Operation

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