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Avoid dangerous environments. Do not
use in unventilated areas or where dust or
explosive vapors can build up.
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To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use
extension cords specifically marked as
suitable for outdoor appliances. The elec-
trical ratingofthecordmust notbelessthan
the rating of t he unit. The cord must be
marked with the suffix “W-A” (in Canada,
“W”). Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. Inspect extension cord be-
foreuseandreplaceif damaged.Anunder-
sized extension cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. If in doubt,usethe nextheavi-
er gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord.
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Do not use multiple cords.
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The powerhead may have a polarized pl ug
(one blade is wider than the other); if so, it
will requirethe use ofa polarizedextension
cord. Theapplianceplugwill fit into apolar-
ized extension cord only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the extension
cord, reverse theplug. If the plug still does
not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension
cord. A polarized extension cord will re-
quire theuseofa polarizedwall outlet. This
plugwill fit intothepolarizedwall outletonly
oneway. Ifplugdoesnotfit fully intothewall
outlet,reversethe plug. Ifit still does notfit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
properwall outle t. Donotchangetheequip-
ment plug, extension cord receptacle, or
extension cord plug in any way.
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Do notattempttorepair unit. Inspect thein-
sulation and connectors on thepowerhead
and extension cord before each use. If
there is any damage, do not use until dam-
age is repaired by your authorized service
center.
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Do notpullor carry bycord; donot usecord
as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep
cord away from heated surfaces. Do not
unplug by pulling on cord.To unplug,grasp
the plug, not the cord.
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Do not use the powerhead if the switch
does not turn the unit on and off properly.
Have the unit repaired by your authorized
service center.
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Keep the extension cord clear of operator
and obstacles at all times. Do not expose
cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
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Avoid any body contact with any grounded
conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes,
to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Don’t handle plug or unit with wet hands.
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Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
powerhead is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to your autho-
rized service center for repair.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should beprovidedon thecircuit
or outlet to b eused forthepowerhead. Re-
ceptacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
Your powerhead should b e double insulated to
help protect against electric shock. Doub le in-
sulation construction consists of two separa te
“layers” of electrical insulation instead of
ground ing. Tools and appliances built with a
d ou ble insulat io n system a re n ot int ended to be
ground ed. Safety precautions must be ob-
served whe n operating an y electrical tool. The
double insulation system only pro vides added
protection against injury resulting from an inter-
nal electrical insulation failure.
W ARNING:
All repairs to an electric
powerhead, including housing, switch, motor,
etc., must be diagno sed and repaired by quali-
fied service personnel. Replacement parts for a
doub le insulated appliance must be identical to
the p arts they replace. A double insulated
a pplian c e is mar k ed with the wor ds “double in-
sulation” o r “ double insulated”. Thesymbol
(square within asquare) may a lso b e marked o n
the appliance. Failure to h ave the unit repaired
by your authorized service dealer can cause the
double insulation construction to become inef-
fect ive a nd res ult in se r ious injury.
UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY
W ARNING:
Disconnect powerhead
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from
power source) before performing mainte-
nance.
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Inspect entire unit before each use. Re-
place damagedparts. Check for fuelleaks.
Make sureall fasteners arein placeandse-
curely fastened.
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Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures.
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Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-
thorized service center.
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Throw away tines that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged beforeusing the unit.
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Use only recommended Poulan PRO
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parts and ac cessories. Never use wire,
wire rope, string, flailing devices, etc.
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Be sure tines stop turning when engine
idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENTS section of powerheadmanual).
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Removethetinesbeforemakingcarburetor
adjustments. Hold the unit by hand.
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Keepothers awaywhenmakingcarburetor
adjustments.
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Never start the unit with the clutch housing
removed. The clutch can fly off and cause
serious injury.
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Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-
curs, stop the unit and inspect for damage.
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If tines strike a foreign object, follow these
steps: stop unit and disconnect spark plug
wire (ordisconnect from power s ource), in-
spect for damage, and repair any damage
before resuming operation of the unit.