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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
and serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
Operator
is responsible for following unit and m anual
instructions and warnings. Read entire Oper-
ator’sManual before using unit! Be thorough-
lyfamiliar with the controls andtheproper use
of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to per-
sons who read, understand, and follow unit
and manual instructions and warnings. Never
allow children to operate this unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
DANGER:
Never use blades , wire or
flailing devices. Unit is designed for line trim-
meruseonly.Useofany other accessories or
attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING:
Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. Youand others can beblinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protec-
tion. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
Hazard Zone
50 ft.
(15 m)
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50
feet (15meters)away. Ifapproached stopunit
immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgement. If
youneed assistance, contact yourauthorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S
Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when op-
erating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
S
Always wear face ordust mask if operation
is dusty.
S
Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearingsafety
leg guards is recommended.
S
Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
S
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
S
Being f ully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
S
Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when
you aretired, ill, orunder theinfluence ofal-
cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what
you are doing; use common sense.
S
Wear hearing protection.
S
Never start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
S
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S
Disconnect the spark plug before perform-
ing maintenance (except carburetor adjust-
ments).
S
Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep in good work-
ing condition.
S
Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
S
Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
S
Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Poulan
PRO
!
brand line. Never use wi re, rope,
string, etc.
S
Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
S
Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
S
Make carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line from contact-
ing any object.
S
Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S
Use only recommended Poulan PRO
!
ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
S
Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-
thorized s ervice dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
S
Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S
Keep away from sparks or flames.
S
Use a container approv ed for fuel.
S
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
S
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills.
S
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
S
Stop engine and allow to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
S
Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.