Poulan 530164256 Trimmer User Manual


 
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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 cutting blade that is ben t,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
other way. Have worn or damaged parts
replaced by an 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 c learof
debris.
POLE PRUNER SAFETY
W ARNING:
The reciprocatingblade/
rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-
spect the uni tbefore use. Do notoperateunit
with abent,cracked ordull bladeordull chain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.
W ARNING:
The reciprocatingblade/
rotating c hain is sharp. Donot touch. To pre-
vent serious injury, always stop engine and
ensure blade/chainhas stopped moving, dis-
connect spark plug, and wear gloves when
changing or handling the blade or chain.
W ARNING:
A coasting blade/rotat-
ingchaincancauseinjury whileit continuesto
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain
propercontrol of the unit until the blade/chain
has completely stopped moving. Keep
hands, face and feet at a d istance from all
moving parts. Do notattemptto touchor s top
the blade or chain when it is moving.
W ARNING:
Falling objects can
causesevere headinjury. Wearheadprotec-
tion whenoperatingthis unit with a poleprun-
er attachment.
W ARNING:
To prevent serious injury,
do not use more than one boom extension with
a pole pruner attachment.
W ARNING:
Keep the pruner away
from power lines or electrical wires.
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Only use for pruning limbs or branches up
to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
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Do not operate the unit faster than the
speed neededto pr une. Do notruntheunit
at high speed when not pruning.
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Always stop the unit when work is delayed
orwhenwalkingfrom onecuttinglocationto
another.
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If you strike or become entangled with a
foreign object, stopthe engineimmediately
and check for damage. Have any damage
repaired by an authorized service dealer
before attempting further operations.
Discard blades that are bent, warped,
cracked or broken.
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St optheunitimme dia telyifyoufeel excessive
vibration. V ibration is a sign oftrouble. Inspect
thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or d amage
before continuing. Contact an autho rized
service dealer for repair or replacement of
affected parts as necessary.
SNOW THROWER SAFETY
W ARNING:
Keep hands and feet
away from the rotor when starting or running
the engine. Never a ttempt to clear the rotor
with t he engine/motor running. Stop engine
anddisconnect spark plug before unc logging
snow or debris fromdischarge chute or when
adjusting vanes.
W ARNING:
Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could be
throwninto theeyes andface andcause seri-
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.