overheating shown by smoke coming from the chain and/or discoloration of the bar. The oil output is automatically metered during op- eration. Always fill the bar oil tank before and during use as needed (capacity = 4.6 fl. oz.). Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is recom- mended to protect your unit against exces- sive wear from heat and friction. Poulan oil resists high temperature thinning.

If Poulan bar and chain oil is not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.

SNever use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-

cation.

SAlways stop the unit before removing the oil cap.

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect from power source before removing or installing attachments.

REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT

(OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH- MENTS)

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.

 

Upper

Coupler

Shaft

Lower

LOOSEN

 

Attachment

 

TIGHTEN

Knob

2. Press and hold the locking/release button.

Locking/Release Button

Coupler

Upper Shaft

Lower Attachment

 

3.While securely holding the motor housing and upper shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH- MENTS

1.Remove the shaft cap from the attach- ment (if present).

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

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

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

Coupler

Primary Hole

 

 

Guide Recess

Upper

Locking/

Attachment

Shaft

Release

 

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.

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT

HANGER

An attachment hanger is provided for storage when attachment is not in use.

To install hanger on attachment:

1.Remove the shaft cap from the attach- ment (if present) and discard.

2.Press and hold the locking/release button.

3.Push hanger onto the attachment until the locking/release button snaps into the hole.

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYS WEAR:

Head

Protection Eye

Protection

Long Pants

Heavy Shoes

DANGER: Do not extend arms above shoulders while pruning. Do not stand be- neath branch being cut.

WARNING: Always wear head, eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.

When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol- lowing:

SExtend your left arm and hold assist handle

with your left hand.

SHold trigger handle with your right hand with

finger on trigger switch.

SKeep motor end below waist level.

SKeep shoulder strap pad centered on your left shoulder and danger sign centered on your back.

S Maintain full weight of tool on your left shoulder.

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Poulan 545117550 Removing Pruner Attachment Or Other Optional ATTACH- Ments, Installing Optional ATTACH- Ments

545117550 specifications

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