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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions must al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instruc-
tions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
Operator is
responsible for following instructions and war n-
ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc-
tion manual before using unit! Be thoroughly fa-
miliar with the c ontr ols andthe properuse of the
unit. R estrict the use of this unit to per sons w ho
have read, understand, and will follow the
instructions and warnings on the unit and in the
manual. Never allow children to operate this
unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DANGER:
Neveruseblades orflailing
devices. This unit is designed for line trimmer
use only. Use of any other accessories or at-
tachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING:
Trimmer line thr ows ob-
jects violently .You and other scan beblinded/in-
jured. Wear eye and leg pr otection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.
Eye Protection
Boots
HazardZone
50 ft.
(15 m)
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away. If approached stop unit im-
mediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you needassistance, contact yourauthorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554--6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S
Dress pr oper ly. Always w ear safety glasses
or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing maintenance, on your unit (safety
glasses are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
S
Always wear face or dust maskif oper ation is
dusty.
S
Always w earheavy , l ong pants, l ong sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearing s afety legguards
is recommended.
S
Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-
foot or w ear sandals. Stay clear of spinning
line.
S
Securehairabove shoulderlength. Secur eor
remove loose c loth ing o rclothing withloosely
hanging ties, s traps, tassels, etc. T hey can
be caught in moving parts.
S
Being fully covered also helps pr otect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown
by spinning line.
S
Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit w hen you
are tired, ill, upset or under theinfluence of al-
cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch w hat you
are doing; use common sense.
S
Wear hearing protection.
S
Never s tart or run inside a closed r oom or
building. Br eathing exhaust fumes can kill.
S
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S
Disconnect the spark p lug before performing
maintenance except carburetor adjustments.
S
Look for and replace dam aged or loose parts
before each use. Look for and repair fuel
leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.
S
Replace trimmer head par ts that arechipped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way before using the unit.
S
Maintain unit according torecommended pr o-
cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
S
Use only 0.080
!
(2 mm) diameter Poulan/
Weed E ater
"
brand line. Never use wire,
rope, string, etc.
S
Install required shield proper ly befor e u sing
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sur eit is pr oper ly i nstalled and secur ely
fastened.
S
Make sur e unit is assembled cor r ectly as
shown in this manual.
S
Make carbur etor adjustments with lower end
supported to prevent line from contacting any
object.
S
Keep other s away when m aking carburetor
adjustments.
S
Use only recom mended Poulan/Weed Eat-
er
"
accessories and replacement parts.
S
Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual perform edby anautho-
rized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
S
Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S
Keep away from spar ks or flames.
S
Use a container appr oved for fuel.
S
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the un i t.
S
Av oidspilling fu elor o il. W ipe u pall fuel spills.
S
Move at least 1 0 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
S
Stop engine and allow to cool before r em ov-
ing fuel cap.
S
Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.