Poulan Pro PP5000P - Manual (Page 8)

8
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
PRUNER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize yourself with
the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Shaft
Coupler Pruner
Chain
Bar
Bar oil fill cap
Bar nut
Hanger
PRUNER
The PRUNER is designed for removal of
limbs and branches overhead not greater
than 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter.
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.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to be
installed. The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger PP1000E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cultivator PP2000T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blower PP3000B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pruner PP5500P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brushcutter* PP4000C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*not designed for use with electric powerheads
WARNING: Always disconnect pow-
erhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead
from power source) before removing or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT
(OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS)
CAUTION: When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the powerhead and attach-
ment on a flat surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Attachment
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler Upper Shaft Attachment
3. While securely holding the upper shaft, pull
the attachment straight out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attachment
(if present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of upper shaft cou-
pler.
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess