Poulan Pro PP5000P - Manual (Page 10)

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Pruning technique
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
First cut
1. Make the first cut 6 inches from the tree
trunk on the bottom of the limb. Use top of
guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3
through the diameter of the limb.
NOTE: When making the second and third
cuts, rest the foot of the pruner against the
tree limb that is being cut to prevent whipping
of the branch.
Foot
2. Next, move 2 -- 4 inches farther out on the
limb and make a second cut all the way
through the limb.
3. Then, make a final cut leaving a 1 -- 2 inch
collar from the trunk of the tree to avoid
damage to the tree.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-
erhead from power source) before performing
maintenance.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S
Oil tank -- Discontinue use of pruner attach-
ment if oil tank shows signs of damage or
leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Bar clamp nut
S Fasteners
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
WARNING:
Wear protective gloves
when handling chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving. Make
chain adjustments with lower end supported.
Chain tension is very important. Chains
stretch during use. This is especially true dur-
ing the first few times you use your pruner. Al-
ways check chain tension each time you use
and refuel your unit.
1. Use a screwdriver to move chain around
guide bar to ensure kinks do not exist. The
chain should rotate freely.
Chain Adjustment Tool
Guide
Bar
2. Loosen bar clamp nut until it is finger tight
against the bar clamp.
Bar clamp nut Adjusting Screw
3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until
chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar
rail. Then, turn adjusting screw an addi-
tional 1/4 turn.
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn
4. Using a screwdriver, roll chain around
guide bar to ensure all links are in bar
groove.
5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.
Release tip of guide bar, then turn adjust-
ing screw 1/4 turn clockwise. Repeat until
sag does not exist.
6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar
clamp nut securely with a wrench.