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S Never start or run the engine inside a
closed roomor building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always use the handlebar and a p roperly
adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see
ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Stopunit anddisconnect
the spark plug before performing mainte-
nance (except carburetor adjustments).
S Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good
working condition.
S Throw away 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 unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-
ting line at the proper length.
S Use only P oulan P R O brand replacement
line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
S Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line
trimmer use.
S Use only specified blade or trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved. Theclutchcan fly off andcausese-
rious injury.
S Besurebladeortrimmerhead stopsturning
when engine idles.
S Make carburetor adjustments with the low-
er end supported to prevent blade or trim-
mer line from contacting any object. Hold
unit by hand; do no t use the shoulder strap
for support.
S Keepothers away whenmakingcarburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended Poulan PRO ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by your 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 orallow smoking nearfuel or
the u nit or while using the unit.
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills before starting engine.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
S Empty the fueltank beforestoring or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car-
buretor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
S Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which
can be thrown or become entangled in the
blade or trimmer head.
S Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders,and helpersat least 50feet (15
meters) away . Stop engine immediately if
you are approached.
S Always keep engine onthe right--hand side
of your body.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keepfirm footingand balance.Donotover-
reach.
S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist
level. Do not ra ise engine above your waist.
S Keep all parts of your body away from
blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en-
gineis running. Ahot m ufflercancausese-
rious burns.
S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this m anual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop the unit before carrying.
S Keep muffler away from your body.
S Allowtheengine tocool andsecure theunit
before storing or transporting itin avehicle.
S Empty the fueltank before storing or trans-
portingthe unit.Useupfuelleftin thecarbu-
retor by starting theengine andletting itrun
until it stops.
S Store unit so the blade or line limiter blade
cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit
can be hung by the shaft.
S Store unit out of reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people p rone to circulation d isorders or abnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy peopl e. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the
use of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti--vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper-
ate power tools on a continual a nd regular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition
and th e condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a tempe rature lim iting m uf flerand spark ar-
resting screen which meets the requirements of
California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest
land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and W ashing-
ton require by law that many internal combus-
tion engines be equipped with a spark arresting