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Operation, Warning, Helpful tip – Poulan Pro PP258TP User Manual

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4. Insert two screws into the screw holes.

5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-

ing screws with a hex wrench.

ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE

WARNING:

When adjusting the as-

sist handle, be sure it remains between the
coupler and the

lower arrow (closest to

coupler) on the safety label to ensure proper

balancing of unit. When adjusting the assist

handle or handlebar during use of optional at-

tachments, it must be repositioned between
the throttle trigger and the

upper arrow

(closest to engine) on the safety label.

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-

right position; retighten wing nut.

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.

Primer Bulb

Assist Handle

Throttle Trigger

Start Lever

Spark Plug

Shaft

Muffler

ON/OFF

Switch

Coupler

Starter Handle

Attachment Hanger

Chain

Bar

Bar oil fill cap

Bar nut

Pruner

ON/OFF SWITCH

The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger

handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the

switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-

buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.

This allows you to start the engine with fewer

pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer

bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to

its original form.

START LEVER

The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the

engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting

system by moving the start lever to the START

position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger

until the engine has started and runs. After the

engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up 5

seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger

to deactivate the starting system.

COUPLER

The COUPLER enables optional attach-

ments to be installed on the unit.

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.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING:

Be sure to read the fuel

information in the safety rules before you be-

gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,

do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call

1-800-554-6723.

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING:

Remove fuel cap slowly

when refueling.

HELPFUL TIP

To obtain the correct oil mix

ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of

2--cycle synthetic oil into

one gallon of fresh gas.

This engine is certified to operate on

unleaded

gasoline.

Before

operation,

gasoline must be mixed with a good quality

synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil

designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.

Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic oil is