User manual AYP 163467E

[. . . ] R ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions PP5000P 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 lesiones graves. [. . . ] Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this unit. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES The following features are included on your pruner to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however, such features will not totally eliminate this danger. As a pruner user, do not rely only on safety devices. You must follow all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury. S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip. Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar Small Radius Tip SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. NOTE: The lower shoulder strap clamp has two spacer tabs attached. These tabs are provided to adapt this attachment for use with powerheads that have a 1" diameter upper tube (the shoulder strap clamp will not tighten down securely on the 1" diameter upper tube without using these spacer tabs). The tabs must be broken off completely before use and placed over the screw holes on the lower shoulder strap clamp. These tabs are not needed for powerheads with a 7/8" upper tube. TOOLS REQUIRED S Hex wrench (provided) INSTALLING PRUNER ATTACHMENT CAUTION: When removing or installing attachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. Coupler LOOSEN LOWER SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP Spacer Tabs Spacer Tabs positioned for use on 1" diameter upper tube TIGHTEN Knob 2. Remove the tube cap from the pruner attachment (if present). Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of coupler. Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole. Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely by turning clockwise. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp over the upper tube above the handlebar. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the upper tube and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes (use spacer tabs between upper and lower clamps if necessary to secure clamp, i. e. Upper Shoulder Strap Clamp POWERHEAD END Upper Tube Locking/ Lower Release Attachment Button Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp ATTACHMENT END Screws WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before operating the unit. SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY WARNING: Proper shoulder strap and handle adjustments are required before use. The shoulder strap clamp must be installed as shown above the assist handle on the upper tube (powerhead end of unit). 6 3. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tightening screws with the hex wrench. [. . . ] Now, install bar clamp making sure the adjusting pin is positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar. Lower Hole Adjusting Pin Guide Bar Tip of Bar Drivelink CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIRECTION OF ROTATION 13. Install bar clamp nut and finger tighten only. Do not tighten any further at this point. Proceed to the CHAIN ADJUSTMENT section. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in MAINTENANCE section. 11 STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow attachment to cool before storing or transporting. [. . . ]