Poulan Pro PP338PT - Manual (Page 10)

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S Direct material discharge away from glass
enclosures, automobiles, etc.
S Do not run engine at high speed while not
removing snow.
S Be attentive when using the snowthrower,
and stay alert for holes in the terrain and
other hidden hazards.
S Make sure the rotor will spin freely before
attaching the snowthrower to the power-
head.
S If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen
ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before
attempting to operate under power.
S Keep the rotor clear of debris.
S Do not throw snow near other people. The
snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing injury.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine, disconnect spark plug and inspect the
snowthrower for damage and repair if nec-
essary before restarting unit.
S Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
S Never attempt to use the snowthrower on a
roof.
S Never operate the snowthrower near win-
dow wells, dropoffs, etc.
S Never discharge snow onto public roads or
near moving traffic.
S Clear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution when
changing directions. Never clear snow
from steep slopes.
S Let snowthrower run for a few minutes after
clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.
S Look behind and use care when backing
up. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fal-
ling, especially when operating in reverse.
S Know how to stop quickly.
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 dam-
aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S Hex wrench (provided)
INSTALLING PRUNER OR LINE
TRIMMER ATTACHMENTS
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 turn-
ing the knobs counterclockwise.
Shipping
protector
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the pruner at-
tachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler on
extension shaft.
5. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
6. Repeat steps to attach extension shaft to
coupler on engine end shaft.
7. Before using the unit, tighten both knobs
securely by turning clockwise.
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole of
both couplers and the knobs are securely
tightened before operating the unit. Using the
wrong holes could lead to serious injury or dam-
age to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For assembly of optional attachments (see
list on page 13), refer to the ASSEMBLY sec-
tion of the applicable attachment instruction
manual.