Poulan 195 - Manual (Page 15)

USING YOUR UNIT AS A BRUSHCUTTER
TTie 8 inch Brush Blade is designed to cut grass, weeds, and woody brush and small trees up to 2 inches
in diameter.
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DANGER - THIS POWER TÛOL CAN BE DANGEROUS! Do not attach ahlade
to this unit without the proper installation of all parts. The Handlebar in the kit must be used as abar-
rier between the operator and the blade. FaUtire to use the handlebar can result in serious injiny to the
operator. This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warn­
ings and safely instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficieniy in using this
unit. The operator is responsible for foUowi^ the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read
the entire Operator*s Manual before using this unitl Restrict the use of this power tool to persons who
read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this irumual and on the unit.
A d ANGER - BLADE T^UST When the spin­
ning blade contacts anything it dees not cut, a dan­
gerous reaction can occur causing the entire unit and
operator to be thrust violently in any direction. This
reaction is called
Blade Thrust. As a result, the op­
erator can lose control of the unit. Use handlebar,
shoulder
strap, and heap shield in place.
Make sure others are at beast 30 feet (10 me­
ters) away. Keep blade sharp. Cut at full
throttle and from your right to left. Keep
hands, feet and unit in proper posilnon; refer
to **Guard Against Blade Thrust,**
A d ANGER-PROPER BLADE
Use only the 8 inch Brush Blade and proper
hardware as shown. The use of any other parts
BLADE THRUST
.787” (20mm)
ARBOR
OPENING
8” Brush Blade
(see Acc^ory List for part number)
Boots Leg Guards
C h If
Etye Protection
60 Foot
(2p meter)
Hazard Zone
Stop Cbastmg Blade by
Contact with Cut hmterial.
Blade
Coasts
can result in serious injury. ï)o not use any accès-
sory or attachment other than those recom­
mended by the manufacturer for use with this
unit. Blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken,
or damaged can fly apart and cause serious injury.
Do not use; Throw away.
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WARNING - THROWS OBJECTS
The rapidly moving blade causes objects to be
thrown vioientiy. The shield will not provide com­
plete protection to the operator or others. The op­
erator must wear a safety face shield or goggles. Al­
ways wear safety leg guards and boots. Keep others
at least 30 feet (10 ineters) away.
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WARNING - HAZARD ZONE
This ullit wxU throw objecte and cut, Keep others
including
children, animals, bystanders, and
helpers at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from
the operator and unit. Stop the engine and
blade immediately if you are approached.
NOTE: In areas where other people and animals
are present, such as near sidewalks, streets, houses,
etc., it is stron^y recommended that the operator
use the buddy system; that is, have another person
serve as a "look out,” keeping himself and others at
le^t 30 feet (10 meters) away from the operator,
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WiHlNING - COASTING BLADE
The blade continues to spin after the engine is
stopped or the throttle is released. The coasting
blade can thrust, throw objects, or seriously cut you
if acddentally touched. Stop the blade by leav­
ing it in contact with material already cut.
Use the “9 O^cloCk” position as the point of
Contact.
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