5warning, Warning, Danger – Poulan PP036 User Manual

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WARNING:

Only use brushcutter at-

tachments that provide a metal shield with

proboscis nose.

Proboscis

nose

Use only specified blade and make sure it is

properly installed and securely fastened.

Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

the right side of the shield will throw debris

away from the operator.

Always use the handlebar and a properly

adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see AS-

SEMBLY instructions in brushcutter attach-

ment instruction manual).

CULTIVATOR SAFETY

WARNING:

Rotating tines can cause

serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark

plug before unclogging tines or making re-

pairs.

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 oc-

curs, 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 en-

gine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect

the cultivator for damage. Repair before re-

starting.

Disconnect attachment from the drive en-

gine 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 culti-

vating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

DANGER:

RISK OF CUT; KEEP

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade

moves momentarily after the trigger is re-

leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma-

terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure

the switch is in the OFF position, the spark

plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has

stopped moving before 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 your 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.