Poulan Pro PP5000P - Manual (Page 2)

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
DANGER!
This pruner can
be dangerous! Careless or im-
proper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the pruner.
DANGER!
Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head
protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being
cut.
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from
power source) to prevent accidental starting
when setting up, transporting, adjusting or mak-
ing repairs except carburetor adjustments.
Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cutting
tool, special safety precautions must be ob-
served to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless
or improper use of this tool can cause serious or
even fatal injury.
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions
before attempting to use the unit.
S Restrict the use of your pruner to adult users
who understand and can follow safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions found
on the unit and in this manual.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy, long pants, and
long sleeves; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves;
eye protection such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular
users should have hearing checked regu-
larly as engine noise can damage hearing.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove loose clothing and jewelry or
clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps,
tassels, etc.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people or
animals to be near when starting or operat-
ing the pruner.
HAZARD ZONE
50 feet
(15 meters)
DANGER
: Do not
use near electrical
wires or power lines.
Keep pruner at least
30 feet (10 meters)
away from all power
lines.