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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions must al-
ways befollowed to r educethe risk of fir eand
serious injury. Read and follow all instruc-
tions.
This power unit can b e dangerous! Operator
is responsible for following instructions and
warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire
instruction manual bef ore using unit! Be thor-
oughly fam iliar withthe controls and theprop-
er use of the unit. Restrict the use of t his unit
to persons who have read, understand, and
will follow the instructions and warnings on
the unit and in the manual. Never allow chil-
dren t o operate this unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DANGER: Never use blades with line
trimmer attachment. Never use flailing devices
with any a ttachment. This u nit (when used with
supplied line t rimmer attachment) is designed
for line trimmer use only . Use of any other ac-
cessories or attachments with line trimmer at-
tachment will increase the risk of injury.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you needassistance, contact yo urauthorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554--672 3.
OPERATOR SAFET Y
S Dress properly . Always wear safety glasses
or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing m aintenance, on your u nit (safety
glasses are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
S Always wear face or dust m ask if operation is
dusty.
S Always wear heavy, long p ants, long sleeves,
boots, and g loves. W earing safety leg gua rds
is recommended.
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
S Secure h a irabove shou lder l e ngth. Secure o r
remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely
hanging ties, straps, t assels, etc. They can b e
cau g h t in movi n g par ts.
S Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants t hrown
by spinning line.
S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you
are tired, ill, upset or under the i nfluence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication. W atch 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.Keep handles free of oil a nd fuel.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always keep engine on the right hand side
of your body.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.Keep
trimmerhead (orother optionalattachment)
below waist level an daway from allparts of
your body. Do not raise engine above your
waist.
S Keep all parts of your body away from m uffler
and spinning l ine ( or other o ptional
attachment). Keep engine below waist level.
A hot muf fler can cause serious burns.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach or use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, e tc.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).
UNIT / MAINTENAN CE SAFETY
S Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except carburetor adjustments.
S Look f or and replace damag ed or loose parts
before each u se. Look for and repair fuel
leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.
S Replace trimmer head par ts 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 0.095″ (2.4 mm) diameter Poulan
PRO brand line. Never use wire, rope, string,
etc.
S Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and securely
fastened.
S Make sure un it is assemble d correctly as
shown in this manual.
S Make carburetor adjustments with lower end
supported to prevent line fr om contacting any
object.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended Poulan PRO
accessories and replacement parts.
S Have all maintenance and service not
explained in this m anual performed by an
authorized 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 not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the u nit.
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
S Move at least 10 fe et (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
S Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
