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User manual Poulan, model PP5500P

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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. S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If the chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater chance of kickback occurring. S Cut one branch at a time. S Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut. S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar (plunge cuts). S Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain. S Use the Reduced- --Kickback Guide Bar and Low- --Kickback Chain specified for your unit. MAINTAIN CONTROL S Keep 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 fingers of your left hand encircling and your left thumb under the assist handle. Keep your right hand completely around the throttle handle whether your are right handed or left handed. S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet. S Stand slightly to the left side of the pruner to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES The following features are included on your pruner to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however, such features will not totally eliminate this danger. As a pruner user, do not rely only on safety devices. You must follow all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury. S Reduced- --Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip. 5 Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar SmallRadiusTipSymmetricalGuideBar Large Radius Tip S Low- --Kickback Chain,designedwith acontoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Contoured Depth Gauge Low---KickbackChain Elongated Guard Link Deflects kickback force and allows wood to gradually ride into cutter Can Obstruct Material Not a Low- --ckabckiK-Chain TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE S Do not grasp or hold exposed blade. S Stop unit before leaving work area. S Allow unit and gearbox to cool before storing or transporting it in a vehicle. S Store 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. S Store attachment so blade cannot accidental ly cause injury. S Store 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 abnormal 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 operate 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 damaged parts. NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. TOOLS REQUIRED S Hex wrench (provided) INSTALLING PRUNER ATTACHMENT 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 turning the knobs counterclockwise. Attachment CouplerLOOSENKnobTIGHTEN 2. Remove the shaft cap from the pruner attachment (if present). 3. Position locking/release button of attachment 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. Primary Hole Coupler Guide Reces...