WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.

It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank.

Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer.

TOOLS REQUIRED

SHex wrench (provided)

INSTALLING PRUNER ATTACH- MENT

CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability.

1.Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.

Coupler

LOOSEN

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 andthe 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

Shipping protector

TIGHTEN

Knob

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.

2.Remove shipping protector from coupler.

3.Remove the shaft cap from the pruner at- tachment (if present).

4.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler.

5.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.

6.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.

Coupler Primary Hole

Guide Recess

Upper Locking/ Lower

Shaft Release Attachment

Button

WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit. All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole.

For optional attachments, see the AS- SEMBLY section of the applicable attach- ment instruction manual.

Upper Shoulder

Strap Clamp

POWERHEAD

END

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.

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.

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Poulan 530164083 Tools Required, Installing Pruner ATTACH- Ment, Shoulder Strap Assembly, To Relocate Shoulder Strap

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