Poulan 530164083 Trimmer User Manual


 
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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 operatethecultivatorwithoutthetine
cover in place and properly secured.
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Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
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After striking aforeign obje ct, stop the e ngine,
disconnect th e spark p lug andinspect thecul-
tivator 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 from 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. Donot attemptto clear awaycut ma-
terial when theblade 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
materialfromthecutting blade. Donotgrabor
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.
W ARNING:
Inspect the area before
starting the uni t. Remove all debris andhard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
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Do no t use a cuttin g blade th at is bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
other way. Have worn or damaged parts re-
placed 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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Keepthecuttingbladeandairvents clearof
debris.
SNOW THROWER SAFETY
W ARNING:
Keep hands and feet
away from the rotor when starting or running
the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor
with the engine/motor running. Stop engine
anddisconnect spark plug before unc logging
snow or debris fromdischarge chuteor when
adjusting vanes.
W ARNING:
Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could be
throwninto theeyes andfaceand causeseri-
ous injury or blindness.
W ARNING:
Inspect the area where
the unit is to be used. Remove objects that
could be thrown or damage the unit. Some
objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be
alert for the possibility.
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Direct material discharge away from glass
enclosures, automobiles, etc.
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Do not run engine at high speed while not
removing snow.
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Be attentive when using the snowthrower,
and stay alert for holes in the terrain and
other hidden hazards.
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Make sure the rotor will spin freely before
attaching the snowthrower to the power-
head.
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Iftherotorwill notrotatefreelyduetofrozen
ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before
attempting to operate under power.
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Keep the rotor clear of debris.
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Do not throw snow near other people. The
snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing injury.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine, disconnectspark plugandinspect t he
snowthrowerfor damage and repair if nec-
essary before restarting unit.
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Never operate thesnowthrower nearglass
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
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Never attemptto usethe snowthrowerona
roof.
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Never operate the snowthrower near win-
dow wells, dropoffs, etc.
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Never dischargesnow ontopublic roads or
near moving traffic.
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Clear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution when
changing directions. Never clear snow
from steep slopes.
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Letsnowthrowerrunfor afew minutes after
clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.
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Look behind and use care when backing
up. Exercisecautionto a voidslipping orfal-
ling, especially when operating in reverse.
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Know how to stop quickly.