Poulan 545117551 Pole Saw User Manual


 
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EDGER SAFETY
WARNING: Always use handlebar
when operating edger attachment. Attach
handlebar abovearrow onsafety label onthe
upper shaft (m otor end of unit ). If your edge r
attachment does not include a handlebar, a
handlebar accessory kit (#530071864) is
availablefromyourauthorizedservicedealer.
Instructionsfor assemblinghandlebar toyour
unit are included in this kit.
Handlebar
DANGER: RISK OF CUT. KEEP
HANDS A ND FEET AWAY F ROM BLADE
AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attem pt to clea r
away cut material when t he blade is in motion.
Make sure switch is in the off position and the
power source is disconnected when removing
jammed material from the cutting bla de. Do not
grab or hold unit by the cutting blade.Inspect
the area to be edged before each use. Re-
move objects (rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, e tc.) w hich can be thrown by the blade
or can wrap a round the shaft.
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
edged be fore each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.
S Blade rotates momen tarily aft er the trigger
is released. The blade can seriously cut
you o r others.
S Allow blade to stop before removing itfrom
the cut.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keepfirmfootingand balance.Donotover-
reach or stand on unstable surfaces.
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damagedbefore u sing theunit.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
blade.
S Keep blade guard in place and in good
working order.
S Always keep the wheel in contact with the
ground.
S Always push the unit slowly over the
ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,
holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.
S To reduce the risk of fire, d o not allow exces-
sive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate
on the attachment.
S Objects struck by the cutting member can
cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn
should always b e carefully examined and
cleared of all objects prior to edging.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Use of any other a ttach-
ments not recommended inthis manual may in-
crease the risk ofinjury to persons, fire, or elec-
trical shock. Use of attachments not covered
under the list of recommended attachments in
this manual have not been evaluated for use
with this powerhead by Underwriters Laborato-
ries (see RECOMMENDEDA TTA CHMENTS).
WARNING: Thisunit is notdesigned
for use with a brushcutter attachment.
VACUUM SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect area before
starting unit. Removeall debris and hard o b -
jects suchas rocks,glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, b ethrown,orotherwisecauseinjury
or damage dur ing operation.
S Never place objects inside t he vacuum
tube(s). A lways direct the blowing debris
awayfrompeople,animals,glass,andsolid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc.Theforceofaircancauserocks,dirt,or
sticks tobe thrown orto ricochet whichcan
hurt people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
S Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
vacuum, alw ays install vacuum tube(s).
S Check air intake opening or vacuum tube(s)
frequently, always with engine stopped and
unit disconnected from power source. Keep
vents and tubes free of debris which can ac-
cumulate and restrict proper air flow .
PRUNER SAFETY
(RECIPROCATING BLADE)
WARNING: The reciprocating blade
can cause severe injury. Inspect the unit be-
fore use. Do not operate unit with a bent,
cracked or dull blade. Keep away f rom the
blade.
WARNING: The reciprocating blade is
sharp. Do not touch. To prevent serious injury,
always stop engine and ensure blade has
stopped moving, disconnect unit from power
source, and wear gloves when changing or
handling the bl ade.