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SAFETY RULES
W ARNING:
When using gardening
appliances,basic safety precautions must al-
ways befollowedto reducetherisk offireand
serious injury. Read and follow all instruc-
tions.
This p ower unit can be dangerous!
Operator is
responsible for following instructions a nd warn-
ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc-
tion manua l before using unit! Be thoroughly fa-
miliarwithth econtrolsan dt he pro peruse of t he
unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who
have read, und erstand, and will f ollow the
instructions and warnings on the unit and in the
manual. Never allow ch ildren to operate this
unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DANGER:
Never use blades or flail-
ing devices. This unitis designedforlinetrim-
mer useonly.Useofanyotheraccessories or
attachments will increase the risk of injury.
W ARNING:
Tr immer line throws ob-
jects violently. Y ou and others can be blinded/in-
jured. Wear e ye and le g protection. K eep body
parts clear of rotating line.
Eye Protection
Boots
HazardZone
50 ft.
(15 m)
Keep child ren, bystande rs, and animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away . Stop unit immediately if ap-
proached.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
youneedassistance, contactyourauthorized
service dealer or call 1--800--554--6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S
Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when op-
erating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
S
Always wear faceor dust mask if operation
is dusty .
S
Always wear he avy, longpants, lo ng sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommende d.
S
Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
S
Secure hai raboveshoulderlength. Secure
or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
S
Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
S
Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use common
sense.
S
Wear hearing protection.
S
Never start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
S
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S
Disconnect the spark plug before perform-
ing maintenance except carburetoradjust-
ments.
S
Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaksbeforeuse.Keepin goodworking
condition.
S
Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
S
Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
S
Use only 0.080
!
(2 mm) diameter Poulan
PRO
"
brand replacement line. Never use
wire, rope, string, etc.
S
Install required shield properly be fore using
the u nit. Use only specified trimmer h ead;
ma kesu r eitis pro perly inst alledandsecurely
fastened.
S
Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
S
Make carburetor adjustments with lower
end supportedto p reventline fromcontact-
ing any object.
S
Keepothers awaywhenmakingcarburetor
adjustments.
S
Use only recommended Poulan PRO
r
ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
S
Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an 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 unit.
S
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills.
S
Move atleast 10 feet (3meters) awayfrom
fueling site before starting engine.
S
Stop engine and allow to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
S
Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.