Poulan Pro PP258TPC - Manual (Page 7)

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WARNING:
Inspect area before
starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
S
Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on
left side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.
EDGER SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect area before
starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
WARNING:
Blade rotates momen-
tarily after the trigger is released or engine is
turned off. The blade can seriously cut you or
others. Allow blade to stop before removing it
from the cut.
S Throw away blades 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 Do not attempt to remove cut material nor
hold material to be cut when the engine is
running or when cutting blade is moving.
S Always keep the wheel and depth adjusting
skid in contact with the ground.
S Always push the unit slowly over the
ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,
holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.
BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect area before
starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
S Do not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc., could be picked up by the air intake
and thrown out through discharge opening,
damaging unit, property, or causing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.
S Never place objects inside the blower tubes,
vacuum tubes or blower outlet. Always direct
the blowing debris away from people, ani-
mals, glass, and solid objects such as trees,
automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can
cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to
ricochet which can hurt people or animals,
break glass, or cause other damage.
S Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install blower tubes.
S Check air intake opening, blower tubes or
vacuum tubes frequently, always with en-
gine stopped and spark plug disconnected.
Keep vents and discharge tubes free of de-
bris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.
S Never place any object in air intake opening
as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
S Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-
ers, or other substances which may contain
toxic materials.
S To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
DANGER:
Blade can thrust violently
away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
WARNING:
Do not use trimmer head
as a fastening device for the blade.
WARNING: The blade continues to
spin after the trigger is released or engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw ob-
jects or seriously cut you if accidentally
touched. Stop the blade by contacting the
right hand side of the coasting blade with ma-
terial already cut.