Poulan 810 EP - Manual (Page 8)

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WARNING:
Use of any other attach-
ments not recommended in this manual may in-
crease the risk of injury to persons, fire, or elec-
trical shock. Use of attachments not covered
under the list of recommended attachments in
this manual have not been evaluated for use
with this powerhead by Underwriters Laborato-
ries (see RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS).
WARNING:
This unit is not designed
for use with a brushcutter attachment.
LINE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER:
Never use blades with line
trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de-
vices with any attachment. Use of any other
accessories with line trimmer attachment will
increase the risk of injury.
WARNING:
Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. You and others can be blinded/in-
jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.
HazardZone
Eye Protection
Boots
50 ft.
(15 meters)
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away. Stop unit immediately if ap-
proached.
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.
S
Inspect unit before use. Replace damaged
parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and
fasteners are in place and securely fas-
tened. Parts that are damaged must be re-
paired or replaced by an authorized service
dealer. These include head parts that are
cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other
part that is damaged.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach or use from unstable surfaces such as
ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
S Keep all parts of your body away from cut-
ting head and spinning line.
S Keep the cutting head below waist level. Do
not raise handles above your waist. Cutting
head can come dangerously close to your
body.
S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming, edg-
ing, scalping, and mowing. Do not force unit.
It will do the job better and with less risk of in-
jury at the rate for which it was designed.
S When using the trimmer attachment, keep
cutting line at proper length. Use only 0.080″
(2 mm) diameter Poulan brand line. Never
use wire, rope, string, etc.
S Install required shield properly before using
the trimmer attachment. Use only specified
trimmer head and spool; make sure it is
properly installed and securely fastened.
S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on
left side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.
S Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) cannot cause injury.
VACUUM SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect area before
starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
S
Never place objects inside the vacuum
tube(s). Always direct the blowing debris
away from people, animals, glass, and solid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can
hurt people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
S Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
vacuum, always install vacuum tube(s).
S Check air intake opening or vacuum tube(s)
frequently, always with engine stopped and
unit disconnected from power source. Keep
vents and tubes free of debris which can ac-
cumulate and restrict proper air flow.
PRUNER SAFETY
(RECIPROCATING BLADE)
WARNING: The reciprocating blade
can cause severe injury. Inspect the unit be-
fore use. Do not operate unit with a bent,
cracked or dull blade.
WARNING: Keep away from the
blade.The reciprocating blade is sharp. Do not
touch. To prevent serious injury, always stop en-
gine and ensure blade has stopped moving, dis-
connect unit from power source, and wear
gloves when changing or handling the blade.
WARNING: A coasting blade can
cause injury while it continues to move after the
engine is stopped. Maintain proper control of the
unit until the blade has completely stopped mov-
ing. Keep hands, face and feet at a distance
from all moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or
stop the blade when it is moving.