Warning – Poulan 545212828 User Manual

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Always wear eye protection when operat-

ing, servicing, or performing maintenance

on this attachment. Wearing eye protection

will help to prevent rocks or debris from be-

ing blown or ricocheting into eyes and face

which can result in blindness and/or seri-

ous injury.

Eye protection should be

marked Z87.

Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals.

Always wear respirator or face mask when

working with unit in dusty environments.

Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure

or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth-

ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas-

sels, etc. They can be caught in moving

parts.

Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill,

upset, or if you are under the influence of al-

cohol, drugs, or medication.

Keep children, bystanders, and animals

away from work area a minimum of 30 feet

(10 meters) when starting or operating unit.

Do not point blower discharge opening in

the direction of people or pets.

FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)

Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-

cluding smoking, open flames, or work that

can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is

mixed, poured, or stored.

Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store

fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use

an approved, marked container for all fuel

purposes.

Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the unit.

Make sure the attachment is properly as-

sembled and in good operating condition.

Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.

Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills

before starting engine.

Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fuel and fueling site before starting engine.

Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric

powerheads)

WARNING:

Avoid a dangerous environment. To reduce the

risk of electrical shock, do not use in rain, in

damp or wet locations, or around swimming

pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow,

rain, or water to avoid the possibility of electrical

shock. Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not han-

dle extension cord plug or unit with wet hands.

Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in the

presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid

creating a fire or explosion and/or causing dam-

age to unit. Do not abuse cord. Never carry the

unit by the extension cord or yank extension

cord to disconnect unit. To unplug, grasp the

plug, not the cord. Do not use cord as a handle,

close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp

edges or corners. Turn off all controls before un-

plugging. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, or

water. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If

unit is not working as it should, has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped

into water, return it to your authorized service

dealer for repair. Unplug the unit from the power

source when not in use, before servicing, and

when changing accessories and/or attach-

ments. Do not put any object into openings. Do

not use with any opening blocked; keep free of

dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air

flow.
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Use only a voltage supply as shown on the

nameplate of the powerhead.

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use

in unventilated areas or where dust or explo-

sive vapors can build up.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the

powerhead may have a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other); if so, it will re-

quire the use of a polarized extension cord.

The appliance plug will fit into a polarized

extension cord only one way. If the plug

does not fit fully into the extension cord, re-

verse the plug. If the plug still does not fit,

obtain a correct polarized extension cord.

A polarized extension cord will require the

use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will

fit into the polarized wall outlet only one

way. If plug does not fit fully into the wall

outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,

contact a qualified electrician to install the

proper wall outlet. Do not change the equip-

ment plug, extension cord receptacle, or

extension cord plug in any way.

To reduce risk of electrical shock, use ex-

tension cords specifically marked as suit-

able for outdoor appliances having electri-

cal rating not less than the rating of unit.

Cord must be marked with suffix “W--A” (in

Canada “W”). Make sure your extension

cord is in good condition. Inspect extension

cord before use and replace if damaged. Do

not use a damaged cord. Cord insulation

must be intact with no cracks or deteriora-

tion. Plug connectors must be undamaged.

The extension cord used to reach the pow-

er source must be heavy enough to carry

current from the power source the full length

of the extension cord to the unit. An under-

sized extension cord will cause a drop in

line voltage resulting in loss of power and

overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavi-

er gauge. The lower the gauge number, the

heavier the cord.

Do not use multiple cords.

Keep the extension cord clear of operator and

obstacles at all times.

Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to re-

cessed plug as shown in this manual to pre-

vent damage to unit and/or extension cord

and to reduce the possibility of the exten-

sion cord disconnecting from the unit during

operation.

Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect the insu-

lation and connectors on the powerhead and

extension cord before each use. If there is

any damage, do not use until damage is re-

paired by your authorized service dealer.

Do not use the powerhead if the switch

does not turn the unit on and off properly.

Have the unit repaired by your authorized

service dealer.

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