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Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see
ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING:
Stop unit and disconnect
the spark plug before perf orming mainte-
nance (except carburetor adjustments).
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Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good
working condition.
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Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way . Replace trimmer head part s that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
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Maintain unit a ccording to recommended
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-
ting line at the proper length.
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Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Poulan
PRO
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brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
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Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line
trimmer use.
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Use only specified blade or trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
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Never start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-
rious injury.
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Be sure blade ortrimmer head stops turning
when engine idles.
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Make carburetor adjustments with thelower
end supported to prevent blade or trimmer
line from contacting any object. Hold unit by
hand; do not use the shoulder strap forsup-
port.
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Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
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Use only recommended Poulan P R O
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ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
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Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by your Au-
thorized Service Dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
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Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
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Keep away from sparks or flames.
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Use a container approved for fuel.
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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit or while using the unit.
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Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills before starting engine.
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Move at least 10feet ( 3meters) away from fu-
eling s ite before starting engine.
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Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
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Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting
the engine and letting it r un until it stops.
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Store unit andfuel inarea where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open f lames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
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Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect thearea to becut
before each use. Remove objects (rocks,bro-
ken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can
be thrown orbecome entangled inthe bladeor
trimmer head.
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Keep other s including children, anim als, b y-
standers, and helpers a t least 50 feet ( 15 me-
ters)away. Stopengine immediately if you are
approached.
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Always keep engine on the right-hand side
of your body.
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Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
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Keep blade or trimmer head below waist
level.
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Do not r aise engine above your waist.
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Keep all parts of your body away fromblade,
trimmer head, and muffler when engine is
running.
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Cut from your right to your left.
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Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Use only for jobs explained i n this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
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Stop the unit before carrying.
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Allow engine to cool and secure unit before
storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
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Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-
retor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.
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Store unit and fuel in an ar ea w her e fuel va-
porscannot r eachsparksoropen flamesfrom
waterheaters,electric motorsor switches,fur-
naces, etc.
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Store unit so the blade or line limiter cannot
accidentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by the tube.
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Store unit out of reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel o rnerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders orabnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, l oss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feel-
ing in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue
the use of this tool and seek medical attention.
An anti--vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Users who
operate power tools on acontinual and regular
basis must monitor closely their physical con-
dition and the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest l and and the states of California,
Idaho, M aine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require bylaw that many
internal combustion engines be equipped with
a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a
locale where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for maintaining the operat-