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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening ap-
pliances, basic safety precautions should al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
DANGER: Thispower toolcanbedan-
gerous! This unit can cause serious injury in-
cluding amputation or blindness to the opera-
tor and others. The warnings and safety
instructions in this manual must be followedto
provide reasonable safety and efficiency in
using the unit. The operator is responsible for
following the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit. Read the entire in-
structionmanualbeforeassembling andusing
theunit! Restrictthe use ofthis unit topersons
who read, understand, and follow the warn-
ings andinstructions inthis manual andonthe
unit. Never allow children to operate this u nit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
OPERATOR SAF ET Y
S Dressproperly .Alwayswearsafety glasses
or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing m aintenance o nyour unit(safe-
ty glasses are available). Eye protection
should be marked Z87.
S Always wear face or dust m ask 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.
S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing
with loosely hanging t ies, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
S Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning blade.
S Stay alert. Do notoperate unit when youare
tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication. W atch what you are
doing; use common sense.
S Wear hearing protection.
S Neverstart orrunthe engineinsideaclosed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap when using brush-
cutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect powerhead
spark plug before performing maintenance.
S Look for and replace dam aged or loose
parts before each use. Loo k for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good
working condition.
S Throw a way blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
S Maintain the unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep the blade sharp. Never use
flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc.
S Use only specified blade; make sure it is
properly installed and securely fastened.
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-
rious injury.
S Be sure blade stops turning when engine
idles.
S Make carburetoradjustments with thelower
end supported to prevent the blade from
contactinganyobject.Hold theunitby hand;
do not use the shoulder strap for support.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended Poulan PR O ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-
thorized service dealer .
FUEL SAFETY
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do notsmoke or allow smoking near fuelor
the unit or while using the unit.
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills bef ore starting engine.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fu-
eling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
S Remove fuel cap slowly.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to becut
beforeeach use. Remove objects (rocks,bro-
ken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can
be thrown or become entangled in the blade.
S Keep others including children, animals, by-
standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me-
ters) away . Bystanders should be encouraged
to wear safety glasses. Stop engine immedi-
ately if you are app roached.
S Always keep engine on the right--hand side
of your body.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
S Keep blade below waist level.
S Do not raise powerhead engine above your
wai st.
S Keepall parts ofyour body away from blade
and muf fler.