Poulan 952711928 Trimmer User Manual


 
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S After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug and
inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair
before restarting.
S Disconnect attachment from the drive engine
before cleaning the tines with a hose and
water to remove any build--up. Oil the tines to
prevent rust.
S Always wear gloves when servicing or
cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sha rp from use.
S Do not run unit at high speed unless
cultivating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWA Y FROM BLADE -- Blade moves
momentarily after the trigger i s released or en-
gine isturned off. Donot atte mp tto clear away
cut material when the blade is in motion. Make
sure engine is turned off, the spark plug wire is
disconnected, and the blade has stopped mov-
ing before removing jammed material from the
cutting blade. Do not grab or hold the unit b y the
cutting blade.
WARNING: Inspect the area before
starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that
can ricochet, b e thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
S Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
other way. Have worn or damaged parts
replaced by an authorized service dealer .
S Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
S Keep thecuttingbladeand airvents clearof
debris.
POLE PRUNER SAFETY
WARNING: The reciprocatingblade/
rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-
spect the unitbefore use. Do notoperateunit
with abent, crackedor dullbladeor dullchain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.
WARNING: The reciprocatingblade/
rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. Topre-
vent serious injury, always stop engine and
ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis-
connect spark plug, and wear gloves when
changing or handling the blade or chain.
WARNING: A coasting blade/rotat-
ingchaincancauseinjurywhileit continues to
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain
proper control of the unit until the blade/chain
has completely stopped moving. Keep
hands, face and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do notattempt to touch orstop
the blade or chain when it is moving.
WARNING: Falling objects can
cause severe headinjury. Wear headprotec-
tion when operating this unit with a pole prun-
er attachment.
WARNING: To prevent serious injury ,
do not use more than one boom extension with
a pole pruner attachment.
WARNING: Keep the pruner away
from power lines or electrical wires.
S Only use for pruning limbs or branches
overhead up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter .
S Do not operate the unit faster than the
speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit
at high speed when not p runing.
S Always stop the unit when work is delayed
orwhenwalkingfrom onecutting locationto
another.
S If you strike or become entangled with a
foreign object, stop the engine immediately
and check for damage. Have any damage
repaired by an authorized service dealer
before attempting further operations.
Discard blades that are bent, warped,
cracked or broken.
S Stop theunitimmediately ifyou feelexcessive
vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. I nspect
thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage
before continuing. Contact an authorized
service dealer for repair or replacement of
affected parts as necessary .
SNOW THROWER SAFETY
WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the rotor when starting or running
the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor
with the engine/motor running. Stop engine
and disconnect spark plug before unclogging
snow or debris from discharge chute or when
adjusting vanes.