Poulan 966062801 Trimmer User Manual


 
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EDGER SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.
WARNING: Blade rotates momen-
tarily after the tr igger is r eleased or engine is
turned of f. Theblade can seriously cut you or
others.Allow bladeto stop before removingit
from the cut.
S Throw a way blades t hat are bent, warped,
cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cr acked,
chipped, or damaged before using the unit.
S Do not att em pt to remove cut material nor
hold m aterial to be cut when the engine is
running or when cutting blade is moving.
S Alwayskeepthe wheeland depth adjusting
ski d in contact w ith the gr ound.
S Always push the unit slowly over the
ground. Stay alert for uneven sidew alks,
holes in the terrain, large r oots, etc.
BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect a rea before
starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks,glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, bethrown,or otherwisecauseinjury
or damage during operation.
S Do not se t unit on any su rface except a
clean, hard area while eng ine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc., could be picked up by the air intake
and thrown out thr ough dis charge opening,
damagingunit,property,or causingserious
injury to bystanders or operator.
S Never place objects inside the blower
tubes, vacuum tubes or blower outlet. Al-
ways direct the blowing debr is away from
people, anim als, glass, and solid o bjects
suchas trees,automobiles, walls, etc. The
forceofaircancauserocks,dirt,orsticksto
be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt
people or animals, break glass, or cause
other damage.
S Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always inst all blower tubes.
S Check air intake opening, blower tubes or
vacuum tubes frequently, always with en-
gine stopped andspar k plugdisconnected.
Keep vents and dischargetubes free ofde-
bris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow .
S Never place anyobject i nair intakeopening
as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
S Never usefor spreadingchemicals, fertiliz-
ers,or othersubstanceswhichmay c ontain
toxic materials.
S Toavoidspreading fire, donot usenear leaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
DANGE R: Blade can thrust violently
away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
WARNING: Do notuse trimmerhead
as a fastening device for the blade.
WARNING: The blade continues to
spin after the trigger is released or engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw ob-
jects or seriously cut you if accidentally
touched. Stop the blade by contacting the
right hand side ofthe coasting blade with ma-
terial already cu t.
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be
thrown or become entangled in t he blade or
trimmer line.
S Throw away and replace blades that are
bent, w arped,cracked, broken or damaged
in any other way.