Warning, Additional safety rules – Poulan Pro PP025 User Manual

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TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-

porting in vehicle.

Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-

retor by starting the engine and letting it run

until it stops.

Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-

ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-

naces, etc.

Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-

dentally cause injury. The unit can be hung

by the shaft.

Store unit out of reach of children.

WARNING:

The engine exhaust

from this product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

SAFETY NOTICE:

Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve

damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of

people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-

mal swellings. 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 oper-

ate power tools on a continual and regular basis

must monitor closely their physical condition

and the condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

This unit is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark

arresting screen which meets the require-

ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All

U.S. forest land and the states of California,

Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-

gon, and Washington require by law that

many internal combustion engines be

equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you

operate in a locale where such regulations ex-

ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining

the operating condition of these parts. Failure

to do so is a violation of the law. For normal

homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-

ing screen will not require any service. After

50 hours of use, we recommend that your

muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho-

rized service dealer.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNING:

Inspect the area to be

trimmed before each use. Remove objects

(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which

can be thrown by or become entangled in line.

Hard objects can damage the trimmer head

and be thrown causing serious injury.
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Keep others including children, animals,

bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15

meters) away. Bystanders should be encour-

aged to wear safety glasses. Stop engine

immediately if you are approached.

Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and

sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or

hedge trimming.

Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on

left side of the shield will throw debris away

from the operator.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

WARNING:

For each optional attach-

ment used, read entire instruction manual be-

fore use and follow all warnings and instructions

in manual and on attachment.

WARNING:

Ensure handlebar is

installed when using brushcutter attachment.

Attach handlebar above arrow on safety label

on the upper shaft (engine end of unit). If your

brushcutter attachment does not include a

handlebar, a handlebar accessory kit

(#530071451) is available from your autho-

rized service dealer.

Handlebar

EDGER SAFETY

WARNING:

Inspect the area to be

edged before each use. Remove objects

(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which

can be thrown by the blade or can wrap

around the shaft.

WARNING:

Blade rotates momen-

tarily after the trigger is released or engine is

turned off. The blade can seriously cut you or

others. Allow blade to stop before removing it

from the cut.

Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

cracked, broken or damaged in any other

way. Replace parts that are cracked,

chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

Do not attempt to remove cut material nor

hold material to be cut when the engine is

running or when cutting blade is moving.

Always keep the wheel and depth adjusting

skid in contact with the ground.

Always push the unit slowly over the

ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,

holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.