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WARNING: Trimmer line thr ows ob-
jects violently.Youandothers can beblinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses, boots, and leg
protection. K eep body p arts clear of rotating
line.
HazardZone
Eye Protection
Boots
50 ft.
(15 m eters)
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50
feet(15 m eters)away.If ap proachedstopunit
immediately .
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
trimmed before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, e tc.) which
can bethrownbyor becomeentangled inline.
Hard objects can damage the trimmer head
and be thrown causing serious injury .
S Inspect unit before use. Replace damaged
parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and
fasteners are in place and securely fas-
tened. Parts that are damaged must be re-
paired orreplacedby anauthorizedservice
dealer. These include head parts that are
cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other
part that is damaged.
S Keep firm footing and balan ce. Do not o ver-
reach o r u se from unstable surfaces such as
ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
S Keep all parts of your body away from cut-
ting head and spinning line.
S Keep thecuttingheadbelow waistlevel.Do
notraise handles aboveyour waist. Cutting
head can come dangerously close to your
body .
S Use unit p roperly . Use only f or trimming, edg-
ing, scalping, and mow ing. Do not force unit.
It will do the job better and w ith less risk of in-
jury at the rate for which it was designed.
S When using the trimmer attachment, keep
cutting line at pr oper length. Use only 0 .080″
(2 mm) d iameter Poulan brand line. Never
use wire, rope, string, etc.
S Installrequired shield properly before using
the trimmer attachment. Use only specified
trimmer head and spool; make sure it is
properly installed and securely fastened.
S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on
left side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.
S Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) cannot cause injury.
S Useonly indaylightor ingood artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in t his manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
S Have all service performed by a qualified
service dealer with the exception of the
items listed in the maintenance section of
this manual.
S Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures.
S Make certain the chain and/or cutting head
stops moving when trigger s witch is re-
leased.
S When using the trimmer attac hment,
keep cutting line at proper length. Us e
only 0.080″ ( 2 mm) diameter Poulan
brand line. Never use wire, rope, string,
etc.
S Installrequired shield properly before using
thetrimmerattachment. Useonlyspecified
trimmer head and spool; make sure it is
properly installed and securely fastened.
S Never modify your unit in any way.
S Keep the handles dry , clean, and free from
oil and g rease.
S Keep oil cap, screws, and fasteners se-
curely tightened.
S Keep chain sharp and clean for better and
safer performance.
S Follow instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories and for changing trimmer
line.
S Check for dam aged parts. Before f urther use
of the unit, a part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will op-
erate properly and perform its intended
function.Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. Any part that is damaged
should beproperly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service dealer unless otherwise
indicated elsewhere in the instruction manual.
S Use only recommended attachments and re-
placement parts to avoid creating a hazard
and/or voiding warranty .
S When notin use,the unit should be stored in a
dry,high orlocked-up place out ofthe reachof
children.
S When storing unit, unplug from the power
source and use a bar sheath when appropri-
ate.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop t he unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.
S Store unit indoors in ahigh, dry place outof
the reach of children. Store unitunplugged.
S Do nothang unitso thatthe trigger switchis
depressed.
SAFETYNOTICE: Exposure tovibrations
through prolon ged use of hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people prone t o
circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in
skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the
fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use