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S Use onlya voltage supply as shown onthe
nameplate of the unit.
S Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in
presence of flammable liquids or gases to
avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or
causing damage to unit.
S Avoiddangerousenvironments.Donotuse
in unventilated areas or where dust or ex-
plosive vapors can build up.
S To reduce the risk of electric shock, the pow-
erhead may have a polarized plug(oneblade
is wider than the other); if so, itwill require the
use of a polarized extension cord. T he ap-
pliance plug will fit into a polarized extension
cordonly oneway. If theplug does notfit fully
into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If
theplugstilldoes notfit,obtainacorrectpolar-
ized extension cord. A polarized extension
cord will require the use of a polarized wall
outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. If plug does not fit fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. I f it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper wall outlet. Do not change
the equipment plug, extension cord recep-
tacle, or extension cord plug in any way .
S To reduce risk of electrical shock, use exten-
sion cords specifically marked as suitable for
outdoorappliances havingelectrical ratingnot
less than the r ating of un it. Cord must be
marked with suf fix “W--A” (in Canada “W”).
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. Inspect extension cord before use
and replace if damaged. Do not use a dam-
agedcord. Cordinsulationmust b e intact with
no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors
must be undamaged. The extension cord
used to reach the power source must be
heavy enoughtocarry currentfromthepower
source the full length of the extension cord to
the unit. An undersized extension cord will
causea dropin linevoltageresulting inloss of
power and overheating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge
number , the heavier the cord.
S Do not use multiple cords.
S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by
the extension cord or yank extension cord
to disconnect unit. To unplug, grasp the
plug,notthecord.Donotusecorda sahan-
dle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do notex-
pose cords to heat, oil, or water .
S Keep theextension cordclearof operatorand
obstacles at all times.
S Tiecord to cord retainer andconnect tore-
cessedplugasshowninthismanualtopre-
vent damage to unit and/or extension cord
and to reduce the possibility of the exten-
sioncorddisconnectingfromtheunitduring
operation.
S Do notattempttorepairunit. Inspecttheinsu-
lation and connectors on the powerhead and
extension cord before each use. If there i s
any damage, do not use until damage is re-
paired by your authorized service dealer .
S Do not use the powerhead if the switch
does not turn the unit on and off properly .
Have the unit repaired by your authorized
service dealer .
S Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
powerhead is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to your autho-
rized se rvi c e dea ler for repair.
S Avoidunintentionalstartingoftheunit.Nev-
er carry unit with your finger on the switch.
Be sure the switch is inthe offposition and
never touch the switch when connecting
extension cord.
S Unplug the unit from the power source when
notinuse,before servicing, andwhen chang-
ing accessories and/or attachments.
S Avoid any body contact with any grounded
conductor , such as metal fences, o rpipes,
to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protectionshouldbe providedonthecircuit
oroutlet tobeusedforthepowerhead. Re-
ceptacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and may be u sed for this
measure of safety.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect powerhead
spark plug(ordisconnectpowerheadfrompow-
er source) before performing maintenance.
S Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make
sure all fasteners are in place and securely
fastened.
S Maintain unitaccordingto recommendedpro-
cedures.
S Useonly recommended PoulanPRO parts
and accessories.
S Be sure chain stops moving when engine
idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENTS section of po werhead manual).
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Never start theunitwith theclutchhousingre-
moved. Theclutch can fly of fand cause seri-
ous injury.
S Keep thehandles driy , clean, andfreeof oil or
fuel mixture.
S Keep fuelandoil caps,screws, andfasteners
securely tightened.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plainedin thismanualperformedby anautho-
rized service dealer .
OPERATE YOUR PRUNER SAFELY
S Operatethe pruneronly inawell-ventilated
outdoor area.
S Do not use apruner to cut downtrees or any
portion of the tree trunk.
S Only use for pruning limbs or branches
overheadnotgreaterthan6inches (15cm)
in diameter.
S Do not cut small brush and saplings with the
pruner. Slender mattermay catchin thechain
and be whipped toward you, p ulling you off
balance.
S Make sure the chain will not make contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the unit when the guide
bar is in a cut.