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S Use only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).
S Keep others including children, animals, by-
standers, andhelpers at least 50 feet (15 me-
ters) a way. Stop the unit immediately if you
are approached.
LINE TRIMMER SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
trimmed before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can b ethrownbyor becomeentangledinline.
Hard objects can damage the trimmer head
and be thrown causing serious injury.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing m aintenance except
carburetor adjustments.
S Keep others including children, animals, by-
standers, andhelpers at least 50 feet (15 me-
ters) away. Bystanders should be encour-
aged to wear safety glasses. Stop engine
immediately if you are approached.
S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on
left side ofthe shield will throw debris away
from the operator .
S Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuelleaksbeforeuse.Keepingoodworking
condition.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this m anual performed by an au-
thorized service dealer.
S Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
S Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
S Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter Poulan
PRO brand line. Never use wire, rope, string,
etc.
S Install requiredshield properly beforeusing
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
S Make carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported toprevent linefromcontact-
ing any object.
S Keepothers away when makingcarburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended Poula n PRO ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
EDGER SAFETY
WARNING: RISK OF CUT. KEEP
HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE
AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt to
clear away cut material or hold material to be
cut when the blade is in motion. Make sure
powerhead is stopped and spark plug wire is
disconnected(or powerhead isdisconnected
from power source) when removing jammed
materialfromthecuttingblade. Donotgrabor
hold attachment by the cutting blade.
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
edged before each use. Remove o bjects
(ro cks, bro ke n gl a ss, na i ls, wire , stri n g, e t c.)
which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing m a intenance except
carburetor adjustments.
S Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make
sure all fasteners are in place and securely
fastened.Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this m anual performed by an au-
thorized service dealer.
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way.Replaceparts that arecracked,chipped,
or damaged before using the unit.
S Use o nly recommended PoulanPRO parts
and accessories. Never use wire, wire
rope, string, flailing devices, etc.
S Be sure blade stops turning when engine
idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENTS section of powerhead manual).
S Remove the blade before making carburetor
adjustments. Hold the unit by hand. Do not
make carburetor adjustments from the blade
side of the unit.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Never start theunit with theclutch housing re-
moved. The clutch can fly of f and cause seri-
ous injury.
S If blade strikes a foreign object, follow these
steps: stop unit and disconnect spark plug
wire (or disconnect from power source), in-
spect fordamage,and repairany damagebe-
fore resuming operation of the unit.
S Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near thearea
of operation. Use care in directing dis-
charge to avoid glass enclosures, automo-
biles, and the like.
S Always keep the wheel in contact with the
ground.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
blade and muffler .
S Always push the unit slowly over the ground.
Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the
terrain, large roots, etc.
S Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex-
plained in this manual. Use only for edging.
Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or wet
lo ca t i o n s.
S To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow exces-
sive grass, leaves, or g rease to accumulate
on the attachment.
S Objects struck by the cutting member can
cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn
should always be carefully examined and
cleared of all objects prior to edging.
S Never operate without blade shield in place
and in good working order.