Poulan PP5500P Assembly, Transporting and Storage, Tools Required, Installing Pruner ATTACH- Ment

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

Small Radius Tip

Symmetrical Guide Bar

Large Radius Tip

SLow--Kickback Chain, designed with a con- toured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter.

Contoured Depth Gauge

	Elongated Guard Link
	Deflects
Low--- Kickback	kickback force
	and allows wood
Chain
	to gradually ride
	into cutter
	Can Obstruct Material

Not a Low--- Kickback Chain

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

SDo not grasp or hold exposed blade. S Stop unit before leaving work area.

SAllow unit and gearbox to cool before storing

or transporting it in a vehicle.

SStore unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa- ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-

naces, etc.

SStore attachment so blade cannot accidental-

ly cause injury.

SStore attachment indoors, out of reach of chil- dren.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnor- mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who oper- ate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this unit.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY

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.

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.

NOTE: The pruner attachment connects to the engine end shaft through use of a coupler system. For extra reach, the extension shaft (included) can be used.

1.Loosen the couplers on the extension shaft and on the engine end shaft by turn- ing the knobs counterclockwise.

Coupler

AttachmentLOOSEN

Knob

TIGHTEN

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

3.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler on extension shaft.

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

Coupler Primary Hole

Guide Recess

Upper	Locking/	Attachment
	Release
Shaft	Button

5.Repeat steps to attach extension shaft to coupler on engine end shaft.

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