Poulan Pro PP2000T - Manual (Page 4)

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UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING:
Disconnect powerhead
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from pow-
er source) before performing maintenance.
S
Inspect entire unit before each use. Re-
place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and se-
curely fastened.
S Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-
thorized service center.
S Throw away tines that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged before using the unit.
S Use only recommended Poulan PRO parts
and accessories. Never use wire, wire
rope, string, flailing devices, etc.
S Be sure tines stop turning when engine
idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENTS section of powerhead manual).
S Remove the tines before making carburetor
adjustments. Hold the unit by hand.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Never start the unit with the clutch housing
removed. The clutch can fly off and cause
serious injury.
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-
curs, stop the unit and inspect for damage.
S If tines strike a foreign object, follow these
steps: stop unit and disconnect spark plug
wire (or disconnect from power source), in-
spect for damage, and repair any damage
before resuming operation of the unit.
S Never douse or squirt the attachment with
water or any other liquid. Clean unit and de-
cals with a damp sponge (see STORAGE).
CULTIVATING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be cul-
tivated before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, vines, branches, broken glass, nails,
wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown by the
tines or can wrap around the shaft.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach or stand on unstable surfaces.
S Look behind and use care when backing up.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
tines and muffler.
S Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex-
plained in this manual. Use only for cultivat-
ing. Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or
wet locations.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop powerhead before leaving work area.
S Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool be-
fore storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
S Store attachment so tines cannot acciden-
tally cause injury.
S Store attachment indoors, out of reach of
children.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
SPECIAL 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 abnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage 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 medical attention. An
anti-vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper-
ate power tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the condition of this unit.
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