MAINTAIN YOUR PRUNER IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
SHave all service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section of
this manual.
SMake certain the chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released. For correction, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
SNever modify your unit in any way.
SKeep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil
or fuel mixture.
S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners securely tightened.
S Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent chain from contacting any object.
SKeep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
S Use only Poulan PRO accessories and replacement parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
SDo not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the pruner.
SEliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed or poured. There should be no smoking, open flames, or work that could cause sparks. Allow
engine to cool before refueling.
SMix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
SMove at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling site before starting engine.
S Turn the engine off and let unit cool in a
SStore the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
KICKBACK
WARNING: Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury. Kickback is the backward, upward or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign object in the wood can also result in loss of control.
S Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper tip of the guide bar. This contact can cause the chain to dig into the object, which stops the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator.
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causes the pruner to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation. The pruner is driven straight back toward the operator.
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REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
SRecognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents.
S Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide bar.
S Keep the working area free from obstructions such as other trees, branches, rocks, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your chain could hit while you are cutting. When cutting a branch, do not let the guide bar contact branch or other objects around it.
S Keep your chain sharp and properly tensioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback occurring. Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. Check tension at regular intervals with the engine stopped, never with the engine running. Make sure the bar clamp nut is securely tightened after tensioning the chain.
SBegin and continue cutting at full speed. If the chain is moving at a slower speed, there
is greater chance of kickback occurring.
SCut one branch at a time.
S Use extreme caution when
SDo not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar (plunge cuts).
SWatch for shifting of wood or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.
SUse the
MAINTAIN CONTROL
SKeep a good, firm grip on the pruner with both hands when the engine is running and don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control. Keep the
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