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UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect powerhead
spark plug(ordisconnectpowerhead frompow-
er source) before performing maintenance.
S Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make
sure all fasteners are i n place and securely
fastened.
S Maintainunit according torecommendedpro-
ced u r e s.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plainedin this manualperformedby anautho-
rized service ce nter.
S Throw away tines that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way.Replaceparts thatarecracked,chipped,
or damaged bef ore using the unit.
S Use o nly r ecommended Poulan P RO parts
and accessories. Never use wire, wire rope,
string, flailing devices, etc.
S Be sure tines stop turning when engine idles
(see CARBURET OR ADJUSTMENTS sec-
tion of powerhead manual).
S Remove the tines b efore m aking carburetor
adjustments. Hold the unit b y hand.
S Keep others a way when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Never starttheunit withtheclutchhousingre-
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause seri-
ous inj ury.
S Avoid h eavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact occurs,
stop the unit and inspect for damage.
S If tines strike a foreig n ob ject, fol low t hese
steps: stop uni t and disconnect spark plug
wire (or disconnect f rom power source), in-
spectfor damage,andrepairany damagebe-
fore resuming operation of the unit.
S Never douse or squirt the attachment with
water or any other liquid. Clean unit and de-
cals with a damp sponge (see STORAGE).
CULTIVATING SAFETY
W ARNING: Inspect the area to be
cultivated before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, vines, branches, broken glass, nails,
wire, string, etc.) whichcan be thrown by the
tines or can wrap around the shaft.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach or stand on unstable surfaces.
S Look behind and use care when backing up.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
tines and muffler .
S Do not force the u nit. Use only f or jobs e x-
plainedinthismanual.Useonly forcultivating.
Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or wet
lo ca t i o n s.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop powerhead before leaving work area.
S Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool before
storingortransportingitinavehicle.
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reachsparks oropen flamesfromwa-
ter heaters, electric mot ors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
S Store attachment so tines cannot accidentally
cause injury .
S Store attachment indoors,out ofreach of chil-
dren.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions throughprolonged useof gasolinepow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people proneto circulationdisorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolongeduse in cold
weatherhasbeenli n kedtobloodvesseldam-
ageinotherwisehealthypeople. Ifsymptoms
occur such as num bness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinuetheuseofthistoolandseekmed-
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these p rob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closelytheirphysicalconditionandthecondi-
tion of this unit.
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