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SDo not handle or operate a pruner when you
are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you havetaken
alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in
good physical condition and mentally alert. If
you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check with
doctor before operating a pruner.
SCarefully plan your pruning operation in
advance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhave
a clear work area, secure footing, and a
planned retreat path.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
youneedassistance,contactyourauthorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATE YOUR PRUNER SAFELY
SDo not operate a pruner with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers,
bystanders or any combination of these
persons may result from one-handed
operation. A pruner is intended for
two-handed use.
SOperatethepruneronly in awell-ventilated
outdoor area.
SDo not operate pruner from a ladder or in a
tree.
SDonotuseaprunertocutdowntreesorany
portion of the tree trunk.
SOnly use for pruninglimbs or branchesnot
greater than 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
SNeverstandunderthelimbyouarepruning.
Always position yourself out of the path of
falling debris.
SDonotcutsmallbrushandsaplingswiththe
pruner. Slender matter may catch in the
chain and be whipped toward you, pulling
you off balance.
SMake sure the chain will not make contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the unit when the guide
bar is in a cut.
SDonotputpressureontheprunerattheend
ofthecut.Applyingpressurecancauseyou
to lose control when the cut is completed.
SDo not run the unit at high speed whennot
pruning.
SIf you strike or become entangled with a
foreign object, stop the engine immediately
and check for damage. Have any damage
repaired by an authorized service dealer
before attempting further operations.
SDo not operate a pruner that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Always replace bar
and chain immediately if it becomes
damaged,brokenoris otherwiseremoved.
SAlways stop the unit whenwork is delayed
orwhenwalkingfromonecuttinglocationto
another. Stoptheenginebeforesettingthe
unit down.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light.
SUse only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).
MAINTAIN YOUR PRUNERIN GOOD
WORKINGORDER
SHave all service performed by a qualified
service dealer with the exception of the
items listed in the maintenance section of
this manual.
SMake certain the chain stops moving when
the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENTS.
SNever modify your unit in any way.
SKeep thehandles dry, clean, andfree of oil
or fuel mixture.
SKeep fuel and oil caps, screws, and
fasteners securely tightened.
SMake carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent chain from
contacting any object.
SKeepothersawaywhenmakingcarburetor
adjustments.
SUse only Poulan PRORaccessories and
replacement parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
SDo not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the pruner.
SEliminate all sources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
There should be no smoking, open flames,
or work that could cause sparks. Allow
engine to cool before refueling.
SMixandpourfuelinanoutdoorareaonbare
ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place; and use an approved,
marked container for all fuel purposes.
Wipeupallfuelspillsbeforestartingengine.
SMoveatleast10feet(3meters)fromfueling
site before starting engine.
STurn the engine off and let unit cool in a
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,
straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap
and refuel unit.
SStore theunit andfuel in an areawherefuel
vaporscannotreachsparksoropenflames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
KICKBACK
WARNING: Avoid kickback which
can result in serious injury. Kickback is the
backward, upward or sudden forwardmotion
of the guide bar occurring when the chain
near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts
any object such as a log or branch, or when
the wood closes in and pinches the chain in
the cut. Contacting a foreign object in the
wood can also result in loss of control.
SRotational Kickback can occur when the
moving chain contacts an object at the upper
tip of the guide bar. This contact can cause
the chain to dig into the object, which stops
the chain for an instant. The result is a
lightningfast,reversereactionwhichkicksthe
guide bar up and back toward the operator.
SPinch-Kickbackcanoccurwhenthewood
closes in and pinches the moving chain in
thecutalongthetopoftheguidebarandthe
chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden
stoppingofthe chainresults ina reversalof
the chain force used to cut wood and
causes the pruner to move in the opposite
directionofthechainrotation.Thepruneris
driven straight back toward the operator.
SPull-In can occur when the moving chain
contacts a foreignobject in the woodinthecut
along the bottom of the guide bar and the
