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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
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PP338PT
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS DANGER: Toprevent electrocution, do not usenear electrical wires or power lines. Keep pruner at least 30feet (10 meters) away fromall power lines. DANGER: Falling objects can causesevere headinjury. Wear headprotection whenoperating this unit. Donot standbeneathbranchbeing cut. DANGER: Use only specified trimmer head, spool, and0.080 inch (2 mm) recommended trimmer line. Never use blades, flailingdevices, wire, rope, string, etc. This attachment is designed for line
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS Trimmer line canthrow objects violently. Youcan beblinded or injured. Wear protective gear. Always usesteel-toed safety footwear withnon-slip soles; snug-fittingclothing; heavy, long pants, andlong sleeves; heavy-duty, non-slipgloves; eyeprotection marked Z87such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; anapproved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users shouldhave hearingchecked regularly as enginenois
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS Assist handletobepositionedonly below thearrow. Never allow children to operate this unit. Storeunit indoors inahigh, dry place outof thereach of children. Whenservicingunit, useonly identicalreplacement parts. Always stop unit anddisconnectspark plug beforeclean- ing or servicing. WARNING: Firehazard. Never mix, pour, or storegasolineor usetheunit near a flameor sparks (including smoking, openflames, or work that cancausesparks). Useunleaded gasolineand two--stroke
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SAFETYRULES S Alwaysstoptheunit whenwork isdelayed WARNING: Always disconnectspark orwhenwalkingfromonecuttinglocationto plugwireandplacewirewhereitcannotcontact another. Stoptheenginebeforesettingthe spark plug to prevent accidental starting when unit down. settingup,transporting,adjustingormakingre- S Useonly indaylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual pairs except carburetor adjustments. Becauseapruner isahigh-speedwood-cutting (or manuals for optional at
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MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT IN GOOD S Stop engine and allow to cool before removingfuel cap. WORKINGORDER S Always store gasoline in a container approvedfor flammableliquids. WARNING: Disconnect the spark KICKBACK plug before performing maintenance except carburetor adjustments. WARNING: Avoid kickback which S Look for and replace damaged or loose can result in serious injury. Kickback is the parts beforeeachuse. Look for and repair backward,upwardorsuddenforwardmotion fuelleaksbeforeuse.Keepingoodworkin
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S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of which deflect kickback force and allow the bar (plungecuts). wood to gradually rideintothecutter. S Watchforshiftingofwoodorotherforcesthat Contoured DepthGauge could close a cut andpinch orfall intochain. Elongated Guard Link S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar and Deflects Low--Kickback Chain specified for your unit. kickback force MAINTAINCONTROL Low---Kickback andallowswood Chain to gradually ride into cutter CanObstructMaterial Nota Low---Kic
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handlebar, a handlebar accessory kit ricochet which can hurt people or animals, (#530071451) is available from your autho- break glass, or cause other damage. rized service dealer. S Never run unit without the proper equip- ment attached. Whenusingyourunit asa blower, always installblower tubes. S Check air intake opening, blower tubes or vacuum tubes frequently, always with en- ginestoppedandsparkplugdisconnected. Keepventsanddischargetubesfreeofde- bris which can accumulate and restrict proper
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S Throw away and replace blades that are HEDGETRIMMERSAFETY bent,warped,cracked,brokenordamaged inany other way. DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP S Installrequiredshieldproperlybeforeusing HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade the unit. Use the metal shieldfor all metal moves momentarily after the trigger is re- bladeuse. leasedorengineisturnedoff. Donotattempt toclearawaycutmaterialwhenthebladeisin WARNING: Onlyusebrushcutterat- motion. Makesureengineisstopped,thespark tachments that provide a metal shield w
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S Direct materialdischargeaway fromglass S Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearglass enclosures, automobiles, etc. enclosures, automobiles andtrucks. S Do not run engine at high speed while not S Neverattempttousethesnowthrowerona removing snow. roof. S Be attentive when using the snowthrower, S Never operate the snowthrower near win- and stay alert for holes in the terrain and dow wells, dropoffs, etc. other hidden hazards. S Neverdischargesnowontopublicroadsor S Make sure the rotor will spin freely
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SHOULDERSTRAPASSEMBLY ADJUSTINGTHEASSISTHANDLE WARNING: Proper shoulder strap WARNING: When adjusting the as- adjustments must be made with the engine sist handle, be sure it remains between the completely stopped before usingunit. coupler and the lower arrow (closest to 1. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit coupler) onthesafety labeltoensureproper andbalancebeforestartingtheengineor balancing of unit. When adjusting the assist beginning acutting operation. handleorhandlebarduringuseofopti
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OPERATION KNOWYOURPRUNER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist handle ON/STOPswitch Coupler Pruner Shoulder strap clamp Shaft Linetrimmer attachment Starter handle Primer bulb Attachment hanger Shield Muffler Throttle Bar oil fill cap Start trigger Chain lever Extensionshaft Bar Bar nut systembymovingthestartlevertoth
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CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in your unit. This will cause permanent engine damage and void the limited warranty. FUELREQUIREMENTS This engine requires the use of minimum87 StartingPosition octane[R+M]/2cleangasoline. IMPORTANT Useofalcoholblended fuels (called gasoholor HELPFULTIP usingethanolormethanol)cancausemajoren- Ifyour enginestill does not gine performance and durability problems. start after following these instructions, please call WARNING: Alternativefuels(notgas- 1--800--554
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stated in the applicable attachment instruction WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddis- manual.Usingthewrongholecouldleadtoseri- connectsparkplugbeforeremovingorinstal- ous injury or damage to the unit. ling attachments. REMOVINGPRUNERATTACH- MENT,LINETRIMMERATTACH- MENT,OROTHEROPTIONALAT- TACHMENTS CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability. 1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. Locking/Release Coupler ButtoninPrimary Hole INS
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S Keep shoulder strappad centered onyour 1. Make thefirst cut 6 inches (15 cm) from left shoulder and danger sign centered on the tree trunk on the bottom of the limb. your back. Usetopofguidebartomakethiscut. Cut S Maintain full weight of tool on your left 1/3throughthediameter of thelimb. shoulder. NOTE: Whenmakingthesecond andthird Alwaysreleasethethrottletriggerandallowthe cuts, rest the foot of the pruner against the enginetoreturntoidlespeedwhennotpruning. treelimbthatisbeingcuttopreventwh
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TRIMMER LINEADVANCE TRIMMING -- Hold thebottomof thetrimmer headabout3inches(8cm)abovetheground Thetrimmerlinewilladvanceapproximately2 andatanangle.Allowonlythetipofthelineto inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the make contact. Do not force trimmer line into trimmerheadistappedonthegroundwiththe work area. enginerunning at full throttle. Themostefficientlinelengthisthemaximum Trimming length allowed by theline limiter. Alwayskeeptheshieldinplacewhenthetool is beingoperated. Toadvance line: S
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MAINTENANCE Chain Adjustment Tool WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. Guide Bar HELPFULTIP IMPORTANT: Have all 2. Loosenbarclampnutuntilitisfingertight repairs other than the rec- against the bar clamp. ommended maintenance describedintheinstruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer. If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the AdjustingScrew Bar clampnut product, Poulan PRO may not pay f
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1. Cleanthecoverandtheareaarounditto File Rail Edges keep dirt from falling into the carburetor and Sides chamber when the cover is removed. Square 2. Loosen knob by turning counterclock- wise. Remove air filter cover and air filter. Worn Groove CorrectGroove NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or producingharmfulevaporativeemissions,do Replaceguide bar when thegroove is worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when notcleanfilteringasolineorotherflammable solvent. excessheatingorburringofth
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TOSHARPENCHAIN: TooMuchHook Angle SquaredOff Corner 1. Disconnect spark plug. 2. Check chain for proper tension. Adjust chain tension if necessary. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION section. 3. Sharpencutters. S To sharpen the cutters, position the Wrong fileholderlevel(90˚)sothatitrestson the topedges of thecutter anddepth gauge. NOTE: The chain has both left and righthand cutters. WARNING: Maintaintheproperhook angleaccordingtothemanufacturer’sspecifica- File Holder tionsforthechainyouareusing.Improperh
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Cutter CHAINADJUSTMENT Tip of See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in MAINTE- Bar NANCE section. Drivelink REPLACINGTHELINE 1. Pressthetabsonthesideofthetrimmer head andremovecover andspool. CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIRECTION OF ROTATION Depth Gauge Cutters DriveLinks Tab Tab Cover Spool 8. Place chain over sprocket, fitting the drive links inthesprocket. 9. Fitbottomofdrivelinksbetweentheteeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar. 10. Fit chaindrive links into bar groove. 11. Pullguidebarforwarduntilcha
