Poulan 530163731 Trimmer User Manual


 
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WARNING:
Only use brushcutter at-
tachments that provide a metal shield with
proboscis nose.
Proboscis
nose
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Useonly specified blade and makesure itis
properly installed and securely fastened.
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Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
the right s ide of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
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Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see A S-
SEMBLYinstructions in brushcutter attach-
ment i nstruction manual).
CULTIVATOR SAFETY
WARNING:
Rotating tines can cause
serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug before unclogging tines or making re-
pairs.
WARNING:
Inspect the area to be
cultivated before starting the unit. Remove all
debris and hard and sharp objects such as
rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.
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Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-
curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit
for damage.
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Never operate the cultivator without the tine
cover in place and properly secured.
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Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect
the cultivator for damage. Repair before re-
starting.
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Disconnect attachment from the drive en-
gine before cleaning the tines with a hose
and water to remove any build--up. Oil the
tines to prevent rust.
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Always wear gloves when servicing or
cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp f rom use.
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Do not run unit at high speed unless culti-
vating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER:
RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade
moves momentarily after the trigger is re-
leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma-
terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure
the switch is in the OFF position, the spark
plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before removing jammed
material from thecutting blade. Donot grabor
hold the unit by the cutting blade.
Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.
Blades move
momentarily
after the
trigger is
released.
WARNING:
Inspect the area before
starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that
can ricochet, be thrown, or ot herwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
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Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in
any other way. Have worn or damaged
parts replaced by your authorized service
dealer.
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Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
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Keep the cutting blade and airvents clearof
debris.
POLE PRUNER SAFETY
WARNING:
The reciprocating blade/
rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-
spect the unit before use. Donot operate unit
with abent, cracked ordull blade ordull chain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.
WARNING:
The reciprocating blade/
rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. Topre-
vent serious injury, always stop engine and
ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis-
connect spark plug, and wear gloves when
changing or handling the blade or chain.
WARNING:
A coasting blade/rotat-
ing chain cancause injurywhile it continues to
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain
proper control of the unit until the blade/chain
has completely stopped moving. Keep
hands, face and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not at tempt to touch or stop
the blade or chain w hen it is moving.
WARNING:
Falling objects can
cause severe head injury. Wear head protec-
tion when operating this unit with a pole prun-
er attachment.