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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
Hazard zone for thrown objects.
D Blade/trimmer line can throw objects violently .
D You and others can be blinded/injured.
D Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15
meters) away.
Blade/trimmer line can throw objects
violently. You can be blinded or injured.
Always wear hearing protection and
safety glasses marked Z87. Always
wear head protection, heavy, long pants,
long sleeves, boots and gloves.
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 orwear sandals.Stay clear ofspin-
ning line/blade.
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 line/blade.
S Stay alert. Do notoperate unit when youare
tired, ill, upset orunder influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication. Watch what you are
doing; use common sense.
S Wear hearing protection.
S Never start or run the engine inside a closed
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/MAINTEN AN CE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect powerhead
spark p lug 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 trimmer head or blade;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
S Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter Poulan
PRO brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-
rious injury.
S Be sure blade stops tu rning when engine
idles.
S Make carburetoradjustments with thelower
end supported to prevent the blade from