Poulan PPB150E Trimmer User Manual


 
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WARNING: Only use brushcutter at-
tachments that provide a metal shield with
proboscis nose.
Proboscis
nose
S Use onlyspecified bladeand makesure itis
properly installed and securely fastened.
S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
the right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
S Always use the handlebar and a p roperly
adjustedshoulderstrapwithblade(seeAS-
SEMBLY instructions inbrushcutterattach-
ment instruction manual).
CULTIVATOR SAFETY
WARNING: Rotatingtines cancause
serious injury. Keepaway from rotatingtines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug before unclogging tines or making re-
pairs.
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
cultivated beforestarting theunit. Removeall
debris and hard and sharp objects such as
rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-
curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit
for damage.
S Never operatethe cultivator withoutthetine
cover in place and properly secured.
S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the e n -
gine,disconnect thespark plugandinspect
thecultivator fordamage. Repair befor ere-
starting.
S Disconnect attachment from the drive en-
gine 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 o r
cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp from use.
S Do not run unit at high speed unless culti-
vating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade
moves momentarily after the trigger is re-
leased. Do not attemptto clear away cut ma-
terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure
the switch is in the OFF position, the spark
plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has
stopped m oving before removing jammed
materialfromthecutting blade. Donot gr abor
hold the unit by the cutting blade.
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before removing
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momentarily
after the
trigger is
released.
WARNING: Inspect the area before
starting the unit. Remove all debris andhard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that
can ricochet, be 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 your 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 thecutting bladeand airvents clearof
debris.
POLE PRUNER SAFETY
WARNING: The reciprocating blade/
rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-
spect the unitbefore use. Donot operate unit
with abent,cracked ordull bladeor dullchain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.
WARNING: The reciprocating blade/
rotating chain is sharp. Do not to uch. 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-
ingchaincancauseinjury whileitcontinues 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 not att em pt totouch orstop
the blade or chain when it is m oving.
WARNING: Falling objects can
cause severe headinjury . Wear headprotec-
tion when operating t his unitwith a pole pr un-
er attachment.