Poulan PPB150E Trimmer User Manual


 
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WARNING: To prevent serious inju-
ry, do not usemore than oneboom extension
with a pole pruner attachment.
WARNING: Keep the pruner away
from power lines or electrical wires.
S Only use for pruning lim bs or branches up
to 4 inches in diameter.
S Do not operate the unit faster than the
speed needed toprune. Do notrun the unit
at high speed when not pruning.
S Always stop the unit when work is delayed
orwhen walkingfrom onecutting locationto
another.
S Ifyou strike o rbecomeentangledwithafor-
eign object, stop the engine immediately
and check for damage. Have any dama ge
repaired by an authorized service dealer
before attempting further operations. Dis-
card blades thatare bent, warped, cracked
or broken.
S Stop the unit immediately if you feel exces-
sive vibration. Vibrationis a sign oftrouble.
Inspect t horoughly for loose nuts, bolts or
damage before continuing. Contact an au-
thorized service dealer for repair or re-
placement 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 wh en
adjusting vanes.
WARNING: Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could be
throwninto theeyes and f aceand cause seri-
ous injury or blindness.
WARNING: Inspect the area where
the unit is to be used. Remove objects that
could be thrown or damage the unit. Some
objects m ay be hidden by fallen snow -- be
alert for the possibility .
S Direct material discharge away from glass
enclosures, automobiles, etc.
S Do not run engine at high speed while not
removing snow .
S Be attentive when using the snowthrower ,
and stay alert for holes in the terrain and
other hidden hazards.
S Make sure the rotor will spin freely before
attaching the snowthrower to the power-
head.
S Iftherotor willnot rotate f reelydue tofrozen
ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before
attempting to operate under power.
S Keep the rotor clear of debris.
S Do not throw snow near other people. The
snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing injury.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine, disconnect spark plugandinspectthe
snowthrower for damage and repair if nec-
essary before restarting unit.
S Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
S Never attempt to use thesnowthrower ona
roof.
S Never operate the snowthrower n e ar win-
dow wells, dropoffs, etc.
S Never discharge snow onto public roads or
near moving traffic.
S Clear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution when
changing directions. Never clear snow
from steep slopes.
S Letsnowthrower runfor afew minutes after
clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.
S Look behind and use care when backing
up. Exercisecaution toavoidslipping orfal-
ling, especially when operating in reverse.
S Know how to stop quickly.