Warning – Poulan 545154717 User Manual

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Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you

are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of al-

cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you

are doing; use common sense.

Wear hearing protection.

Never start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING:

Disconnect the spark

plug before performing maintenance except

carburetor adjustments.
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Look for and replace damaged or loose parts

before each use. Look for and repair fuel

leaks before use. Keep in good working

condition.

Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other

way before using the unit.

Maintain unit according to recommended pro-

cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.

Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter Poulan/

WEED EATER brand line. Never use wire,

rope, string, etc.

Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;

make sure it is properly installed and securely

fastened.

Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual.

Make carburetor adjustments with lower end

supported to prevent line from contacting any

object.

Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

Use only recommended Poulan/WEED

EATER accessories and replacement parts.

Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an autho-

rized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

Keep away from sparks or flames.

Use a container approved for fuel.

Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the unit.

Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.

Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting engine.

Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-

ing fuel cap.

Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING:

Inspect the area 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.
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Keep others including children, animals, by-

standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me-

ters) away. Bystanders should be encour-

aged to wear safety glasses. Stop engine

immediately if you are approached.

Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and

sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or

hedge trimming.

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach.

Keep all parts of your body away from muffler

and spinning line. Keep engine below waist

level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

right side of the shield will throw debris away

from the operator.

Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Allow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-

ing or transporting in vehicle.

Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbure-

tor by starting the engine and letting it run until

it stops.

Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-

ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-

naces, etc.

Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acciden-

tally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the

shaft.

Store unit out of reach of children.

WARNING:

The engine exhaust

from this product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

SAFETY NOTICE:

Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve

damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of

people prone to circulation disorders or ab-

normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold

weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-

age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms

occur such as numbness, pain, loss of

strength, change in skin color or texture, or

loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,

discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-

ical attention. An anti--vibration system does

not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-

lems. Users who operate power tools on a

continual and regular basis must monitor

closely their physical condition and the condi-

tion of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

This unit is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark ar-

resting screen which meets the requirements of

California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest

land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine,

Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washing-

ton require by law that many internal combus-

tion engines be equipped with a spark arresting

screen. If you operate in a locale where such

regulations exist, you are legally responsible for

maintaining the operating condition of these

parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law.

For normal homeowner use, the muffler and

spark arresting screen will not require any ser-

vice. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that

your muffler be serviced or replaced by your au-

thorized service dealer.