Poulan 115261126 Operation, Know Your Pruner Attachment, Chain Tension, Operating The Coupler

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Pruner

Shaft

Extension Shaft

PRUNER

The PRUNER is designed for removal of limbs and branches overhead not greater than 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter.

Hanger

Bar Oil Fill Cap

Chain

Bar Bar Nut

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 THE COUPLER

Your unit is equipped with a coupler system which enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional attachments are:

MODEL:

Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB1000E Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB2000T Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB3000B Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB5000P Brushcutter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB4000C *not designed for use with electric-powered units.

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug wire (or disconnect unit from power source) before removing or instal- ling attachments.

REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH- MENTS)

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

1.Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.

Coupler

AttachmentLOOSEN

Knob

TIGHTEN

2. Press and hold the locking/release button.

Locking/Release

Button

Attachment Coupler Upper Shaft

3.While securely holding the engine end shaft and extension shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the extension shaft coupler.

4.Repeat steps to remove extension shaft from coupler on engine end shaft.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH- MENTS

CAUTION: DO NOT use extension shaft

with other optional attachments.

1.Remove the shaft cap from the attachment (if present) and discard.

2.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler on engine end shaft.

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

Locking/

Upper Release Attachment

Shaft Button

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