5warning, Danger, Warning – Poulan Pro SM705 User Manual

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WARNING:

Inspect the area to be

cultivated before starting the unit. Remove all

debris and hard and sharp objects such as

rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.
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Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that

might stop the tines. If heavy contact occurs,

stop the engine and inspect the unit for

damage.

Never operate the cultivator without the tine

cover in place and properly secured.

Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.

After striking a foreign object, stop the

engine, disconnect the spark plug and

inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair

before restarting.

Disconnect attachment from the drive engine

before cleaning the tines with a hose and

water to remove any build--up. Oil the tines to

prevent rust.

Always wear gloves when servicing or

cleaning the tines. The tines become very

sharp from use.

Do not run unit at high speed unless

cultivating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

DANGER:

RISK OF CUT; KEEP

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade moves

momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not

attempt to clear away cut material when the

blade is in motion. Make sure the switch is in the

OFF position, the spark plug wire is discon-

nected, and the blade has stopped moving be-

fore removing jammed material from the cutting

blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting

blade.

Allow blades to stop

before removing

them from the cut.

Blades move

momentarily

after the

trigger is

released.

WARNING:

Inspect the area before

starting the unit. 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.
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Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,

warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any

other way. Have worn or damaged parts

replaced by an authorized service dealer.

Always keep unit in front of your body.

Keep all parts of your body away from the

cutting blade.

Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of

debris.

POLE PRUNER SAFETY

WARNING:

The reciprocating blade/

rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-

spect the unit before use. Do not operate unit

with a bent, cracked or dull blade or dull chain.

Keep away from the blade/chain.

WARNING:

The reciprocating blade/

rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. To pre-

vent serious injury, always stop engine and

ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis-

connect spark plug, and wear gloves when

changing or handling the blade or chain.

WARNING:

A coasting blade/rotat-

ing chain can cause injury while it continues to

move after the engine is stopped. Maintain

proper control of the unit until the blade/chain

has completely stopped moving. Keep

hands, face and feet at a distance from all

moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop

the blade or chain when it is moving.

WARNING:

Falling objects can

cause severe head injury. Wear head protec-

tion when operating this unit with a pole prun-

er attachment.

WARNING:

To prevent serious injury,

do not use more than one boom extension with

a pole pruner attachment.

WARNING:

Keep the pruner away

from power lines or electrical wires.
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Only use for pruning limbs or branches

overhead up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.

Do not operate the unit faster than the

speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit

at high speed when not pruning.

Always stop the unit when work is delayed

or when walking from one cutting location to

another.

If you strike or become entangled with a

foreign object, stop the engine immediately

and check for damage. Have any damage

repaired by an authorized service dealer

before attempting further operations.

Discard blades that are bent, warped,

cracked or broken.