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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions must al-
ways befollowed to reducethe risk of fireand
serious injury. Read and follow all instruc-
tions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator
is responsible for following instructions and
warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire
instruction manual before using unit! Be thor-
oughly familiar withthe controls and theprop-
er use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit
to persons who have read, understand, and
will follow the instructions and warnings on
the unit and in the manual. Never allow chil-
dren to operate this unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON T HE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DANGER: Never u se blades with line
trimmer attachment. Never use flailing d evices
with any attachment. This u nit (when used with
supplied line t rimmer at tachment) is d esigned
for line trimmer use only . Use of an y other ac-
cessories o r attachments with line trimmer at-
tachment w ill increase the risk of inj ury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws o b-
jects violently. You and others can beblinded/in-
jured. W ear eye and leg protection. K eep body
parts clear of rotating l ine.
Eye Protection
Boots
HazardZone
50 ft.
(15 m)
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 5 0 feet
(15 meters) away . If approached stop unit im-
mediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
youneedassistance,contact yourauthorized
service dealer or call 1-800 -5 54--6 72 3.
OPERATOR SAFE TY
S Dress p roperly . Always wear safety glasses
or similar eye protection when op erating, or
performing maintenance, on your unit (safety
glasses are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
S Always wear face or dust mask if operation is
dusty.
S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line .
S Securehair above shoulder length. Secure or
remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely
hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They canbe
caught in moving parts.
S Bein g fully covered also helps pro tect you
from debris and pieces of toxic p lants thrown
by spinning line.
S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you
are t ired, ill, upset o r un der th e influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what
you are doing; use common sense.
S W ear hearing protection.
S Never start or run inside a closed room o r
building. Breathing exhaust f umes can
kill.Keep h andles free of oil and fuel.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always keep engine on the right handside
of your body.
S Hold the unit firmly w ith both hands.Keep
trimmerhead (orotheroptional attachment)
below waist level andaway from allparts of
your body. Do not r aise engine above your
waist.
S Keep all parts of your body away from muffler
and spinning l ine (or other o ptional
attachment). Keep engine below waist level.
A h ot m uffler can cause serious burns.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach o r use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals f or optional attachments).
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S Disconnect t he spark plug before performing
maintenance e xcept carburetor adjustments.
S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts
before each use. Look for and repair fuel
leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.
S Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way before u sing the unit.
S Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
S Use only 0.1 15 inch (3 mm) diameter Poulan
PRO brand line. Never use wire, r ope, string,
etc.
S Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and securely
fastened.
S Ma ke sure unit is assembl ed correctly as
shown i n this manual.
S Make carburetor adjustments with lower end
supported to prevent line from contacting any
object.