Safety rules – Poulan Pro PP3000B User Manual

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SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Failure to follow all

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in

serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Read your instruction manual carefully until

you completely understand and can follow

all warnings and safety rules before operat-

ing this attachment.

Restrict use of this attachment to users who

understand and will follow all warnings and

safety rules in this manual.

PLAN AHEAD

WARNING:

Inspect area before use.

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.

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 envi-

ronment. 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 pos-

sibility of electrical shock. Do not handle exten-

sion cord plug or unit with wet hands.

Use only a voltage supply as shown on the

nameplate of the powerhead.

Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in

presence of flammable liquids or gases to

avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or caus-

ing damage to unit.

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use

in unventilated areas or where dust or explo-

sive vapors can build up

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use

extension cords specifically marked as

suitable for outdoor appliances. The elec-

trical rating of the cord must not be less than

the rating of the unit. The cord must be

marked with the suffix “W-A” (in Canada,

“W”). Make sure your extension cord is in

good condition. Inspect extension cord be-

fore use and replace if damaged. 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 smaller the gauge number,

the heavier the cord.

Do not use multiple cords.

The powerhead may have a polarized plug

(one blade is wider than the other); if so, it

will require the use of a polarized extension

cord. The appliance plug will fit into a polar-

ized extension cord only one way. If the

plug does not fit fully into the extension

cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does

not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension

cord. A polarized extension cord will re-

quire 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.

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 pull or carry by cord; do not use cord

as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord

around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord

away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by

pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not

the cord.

Do not use the powerhead if the switch

does not turn the unit on and off properly.