Poulan 952711828 - Manual (Page 3)

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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
Hazard zone for thrown objects.
D
Blade/trimmer line can throw objects violently.
D
You and others can be blinded/injured.
D
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15
meters) away.
Blade/trimmer line can throw objects
violently. You can be blinded or injured.
Always wear hearing protection and
safety glasses marked Z87. Always
wear head protection, heavy, long pants,
long sleeves, boots and gloves.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening ap-
pliances, basic safety precautions should al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
DANGER: This power tool can be dan-
gerous! This unit can cause serious injury in-
cluding amputation or blindness to the opera-
tor and others. The warnings and safety
instructions in this manual must be followed to
provide reasonable safety and efficiency in
using the unit. The operator is responsible for
following the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit. Read the entire in-
struction manual before assembling and using
the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons
who read, understand, and follow the warn-
ings and instructions in this manual and on the
unit. Never allow children to operate this unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
OPERATOR SAFETY
S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses
or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing maintenance on your unit (safe-
ty glasses are available). Eye protection
should be marked Z87.
S Always wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
S Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety
leg guards is recommended.
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spin-
ning line/blade.
S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing
with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
S Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line/blade.
S Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are
tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication. Watch what you are
doing; use common sense.
S Wear hearing protection.
S Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap when using brush-
cutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING:
Disconnect powerhead
spark plug before performing maintenance.
S
Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good
working condition.
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
S Maintain the unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep the blade sharp. Never use
flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc.
S Use only specified trimmer head or blade;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
S Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter Poulan
PRO brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-
rious injury.
S Be sure blade stops turning when engine
idles.
S Make carburetor adjustments with the lower
end supported to prevent the blade from