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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PP445
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-
siones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
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IDENTIFICATION OFSYMBOLS Read and understand the DANGER! This pruner can instruction manual before be dangerous! Careless or im- using the pruner. proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being cut. SAFETY RULES Hearing Safety Hat WARNING: Always disconnect spark Protection Eye plug w
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S Do not handle or operate a pruner when you S Make certain the chain stops moving when are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken the throttle trigger is released. For alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in correction, refer to CARBURETOR good physical condition and mentally alert. If ADJUSTMENTS. you have any condition that might be S Never modify your unit in any way. aggravated by strenuous work, check with S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil doctor before operating
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chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on stopping pulls the pruner forward and away both feet. from the operator and could easily cause the S Stand slightly to the left side of the pruner to operator to lose control of the pruner. keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain. REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES KICKBACK The following features are included on your S Recognize that kickback can happen. With pruner to help red
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SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped Eye Protection with a temperature limiting muffler and spark Hazard Zone arresting screen which meets the require- ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore- gon, and Washington require by law that 50 ft. many internal combustion engines be (15 m) Boots equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations ex- Keep children, bystande
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jects or seriously cut you if accidentally BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY touched. Stop the blade by contacting the right hand side of the coasting blade with ma- WARNING: Inspect area before terial already cut. starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob- jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury Stop coasting or damage during operation. blade by contact S Do not set unit on any surface except a with cut material. clean, hard area while engine is runn
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ASSEMBLY SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly WARNING: Proper shoulder strap assembled and all fasteners are secure. adjustments must be made with the engine Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- completely stopped before using unit. aged parts. 1. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts beginning a cutting operation. missing or damaged, ca
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR PRUNER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle ON/OFF Switch Coupler Pruner Shoulder Strap Clamp Tube Fuel mix Starter Handle fill cap Attachment Hanger Primer Bar oil fill cap Bulb Chain Throttle Trigger Choke Lever Bar Bar nut Muffler moving the choke lever to the FU
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3. While securely holding the engine and STARTING A WARM ENGINE upper tube, pull the attachment straight 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. out of the coupler. 2. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH- 3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. MENTS Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until 1. Remove the tube cap from the attach- the engine runs smoothly. ment (if present). 4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, 2. Position locking/release b
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LUBRICATION Remove Sawdust From Bar Oil Guide Bar Groove Fill Cap Oil Holes S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under process of rail wear. Remove these burrs the OPERATION section. with a flat file. REPLACE SPARK PLUG S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to Replace the spark plug each year to ensure restore square edges and sides. the engine starts easier and runs better. Set File Rail Edges spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is and Sides fixe
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11. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug S Engine will not idle when the throttle is re- in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links leased. are in the bar groove. S The chain moves at idle. 12. Now, install bar clamp making sure the Make adjustments with the unit supported so adjusting pin is positioned in the lower the pruner is off the ground and the chain will hole in the guide bar. not make contact with any object. Hold the unit by hand while running and making adjust- ments. Keep all
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON. 1. ON/OFF switch in start. OFF position. 2. See “Starting a Flooded Engine” in 2. Engine flooded. Operation Section. 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Install new spark plug. 4. Spark plug not firing. 5. Check for dirty fue
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quired maintenance, or which is scheduled only add--on or modified parts. HOW TO FILE A for regular inspection to the effect of ”repair or CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding replace as necessary” shall be warranted for 2 your warranty rights and responsibilities, you years. Any warranted part which is scheduled should contact your nearest authorized service for replacement as required maintenance shall center or call POULAN/WEED EATER at be warranted for the period of time up to the firs
