Danger, Warning – Poulan Pro PP025 User Manual

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Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that

might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-

curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit

for damage.

Never operate the cultivator without the tine

cover in place and properly secured.

Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.

After striking a foreign object, stop the en-

gine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect

the cultivator for damage. Repair before re-

starting.

Disconnect attachment from the drive en-

gine before cleaning the tines with a hose

and water to remove any build--up. Oil the

tines to prevent rust.

Always wear gloves when servicing or

cleaning the tines. The tines become very

sharp from use.

Do not run unit at high speed unless culti-

vating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

DANGER:

RISK OF CUT; KEEP

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade moves

momentarily after the trigger is released or en-

gine is turned off. Do not attempt to clear away

cut material when the blade is in motion. Make

sure engine is turned off, the spark plug wire is

disconnected, and the blade has stopped mov-

ing before removing jammed material from the

cutting blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by the

cutting blade.

WARNING:

Inspect the area before

starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard

objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that

can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause

injury or damage during operation.
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Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,

warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any

other way. Have worn or damaged parts re-

placed by your authorized service dealer.

Always keep unit in front of your body.

Keep all parts of your body away from the

cutting blade.

Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of

debris.

POLE PRUNER SAFETY

WARNING:

The reciprocating blade/

rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-

spect the unit before use. Do not operate unit

with a bent, cracked or dull blade or dull chain.

Keep away from the blade/chain.

WARNING:

The reciprocating blade/

rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. To pre-

vent serious injury, always stop engine and

ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis-

connect spark plug, and wear gloves when

changing or handling the blade or chain.

WARNING:

A coasting blade/rotat-

ing chain can cause injury while it continues to

move after the engine is stopped. Maintain

proper control of the unit until the blade/chain

has completely stopped moving. Keep

hands, face and feet at a distance from all

moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop

the blade or chain when it is moving.

WARNING:

Falling objects can

cause severe head injury. Wear head protec-

tion when operating this unit with a pole prun-

er attachment.

WARNING:

To prevent serious inju-

ry, do not use more than one boom extension

with a pole pruner attachment.

WARNING:

Keep the pruner away

from power lines or electrical wires.
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Only use for pruning limbs or branches up

to 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter.

Do not operate the unit faster than the

speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit

at high speed when not pruning.

Always stop the unit when work is delayed

or when walking from one cutting location to

another.

If you strike or become entangled with a for-

eign object, stop the engine immediately

and check for damage. Have any damage

repaired by an authorized service dealer

before attempting further operations. Dis-

card blades that are bent, warped, cracked

or broken.

Stop the unit immediately if you feel exces-

sive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble.

Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or

damage before continuing. Contact an au-

thorized service dealer for repair or re-

placement of affected parts as necessary.

SNOW THROWER SAFETY

WARNING:

Keep hands and feet

away from the rotor when starting or running

the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor