Poulan 1600 - Manual (Page 5)

^WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(Contitiued)
A OPERATOR SAFETY
1. Alwa^^s wear a safety face shield or goggles. See
“Accessories.”
2. Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do
not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals
or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
length.
3. Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
4. Always use the assist handle. See “Assembly.”
5. Wear hearing protection if you use this tool for more
than 1 V i hours per day.
6. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
7. Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
A TOOL SAFETY
1. Inspect the entire tool before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all
fasteners are in place and securely fastened,
2. Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked, chipped
or damaged in any way before using the tool.
3. Use only WEED EATER® flexible, non-metallic,
monofilament cutting line of the correct diameter.
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
4. Be sure the shield is properly attached.
5. Use only the specified WEED EATER®
trimmer head. See “Specifications.” Make sure the
trimmer head is properly installed and festened. See
“Assembly.”
6. Be sure the trimmer head stops turning when engine
idles. See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
7. Makecarburetoradjustmentswiththedriveshafthous-
ing supported to prevent the trimmer line from contact­
ing any object. Hold the tool by hand. Do not use the
optional shoulder strap for support.
8. Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
9. Use only WEED EATER® accessories as recom­
mended for this tool by the manufacturer.
A FUELSAFETY
1. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no
sparks or flames.
2. Use a container approved for fuel.
3. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the tool or
while using the tool.
4. Wipe up ail fuel spills before starting engine.
5. Move at least 10 feet away from fueling site before start­
ing engine.
6- Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
7. Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. It is recom­
mended that the fuel be emptied after each use. If fuel
is left in the tank, store so ftiel will not leak.
8. Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, elec­
tric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
A CUTTiNCSAFETY
1. Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrown or become entangled in the trim­
mer head.
2. Keep others including children, animals, bystanders
and helpers outside the 60 foot Hazard Zone. Stop the
engine immediately if you are approached.
3. A1 ways keep the engine on the right side of your body.
4. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
5. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
6. Keep the trimmer head below waist level.
7. Do not raise the engine above your waist. The trimmer
head can come dangerously close to your body.
8. Keep all parts of your body away from the trimmer head
and muffler when the engine is running.
9. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
A MADfTENASCESAFETY
1. Maintain the tool according to recommended pro­
cedures. Keep the trimmer line at the proper length.
2. Disconnect the spark plug before performing mainte­
nance except for carburetor adjustments.
3. Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft hous­
ing supported to prevent the trimmer line from contact­
ing any object. Hold the tool by hand. Do not use the
optional shoulder strap for support.
4. Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
5. Use only genuine, WEED EATER® replacement parts
as recommended by the manufacturer.
A TRANSPORimCANDSTORAGE
1. Hand carry the tool with the engine stopped, and the
mujftler away from your body.
2. Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and
secure the tool before storing or transporting in a
vehicle.
3. Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. It i s recom­
mended that the fuel be emptied after each use. If fuel
is left in the tank, store so foel will not leak.
4. Store so the line limiter cannot accidentally cause injury.
The tool can be hung by the bracket below the engine
or by the drive shaft housing.
5. Store tool out of reach of children.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and goodjudgement Contactyour dealer if you
need assistance.
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