Poulan 545186845 Trimmer User Manual


 
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S Install requiredshield properly beforeusing
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use.
WARNING: Only use brushcutterat-
tachments that provide a metal shield with
proboscis nose.
Proboscis
nose
S Useonlyspecified bladeand makesureitis
properly installed and securely fastened.
S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
the r ight side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
S Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjustedshoulderstrapwithblade(seeAS-
SEMBLYinstructionsinbrushcutterattach-
ment instruction m anual).
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 repairs.
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
cultivatedbeforestartingthe unit. Removeall
debris and hard and sharp objects such as
rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.
S 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.
S Never operatethecultivatorwithoutthetine
cover in place and properly secured.
S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the e n -
gine,disconnectthespark plugandinspect
thecultivator fordamage. Repairbeforere-
starting.
S 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.
S Always wear gloves when servicing o r
cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp from use.
S 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 or engineis turned off. Do notattempt
toclearawaycutmaterialwhen theblade isin
motion.Makesuretheengineis turnedoff,the
spark plug wire is disconnected, and the
blade has stopped moving before removing
jammed material from the cutting blade. Do
not grab or hold the unit by the cutting blade.
WARNING: Inspect the area before
starting the unit. Remove all debris andhard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
S Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
other way . Have worn or damaged parts re-
placed by your authorized service dealer .
S Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
S Keepthecuttingbladeandairvents clearof
debris.
POLE PRUNER SAFETY
WARNING: The reciprocatingblade/
rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-
spect the unitbefore use. Donot operateunit
witha bent,crackedordullbladeordullchain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.
WARNING: The reciprocatingblade/
rotating chain is sharp. Do nottouch. Topre-
vent serious injury, always stop engine and
ensure blade/chain hasstopped moving, dis-
connect spark plug, and wear gloves when
changing or handling the blade or chain.
WARNING: A coasting blade/rotat-
ingchaincancauseinjurywhileitcontinuesto
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain
proper control of the unituntil t heblade/chain
has completely stopped moving. Keep
hands, face and feet at a distance from all
movingparts. Donot attempt t otouch orstop
the blade or chain when it is m oving.