Poulan PPB5500P - Manual (Page 8)

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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.
Shaft
Pruner
Chain
Bar
Bar Nut
Hanger
Extension Shaft
Bar Oil Fill Cap
PRUNER
The PRUNER is designed for removal of
limbs and branches overhead not greater
than 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter.
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.
Attachment
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Shaft Attachment
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
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess