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the unit. Read the entire instruction manual be-
fore assembling and using the unit! Restrict the
use of this unit to persons who read, under-
stand, and follow the warnings and instructions
in this manual and on the unit. Never allow chil-
dren to operate this unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
WARNING: Do not use trimmer head
as a fastening device for the blade.
If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. If you
need assistance, contact contact an authorized
service dealer or call 1--800--554--6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
SDress 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.
SAlways wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
SAlways wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.
SAlways wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
SSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove loose clothing and jewelry or cloth-
ing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels,
etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
SBeing fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line/blade.
SStay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are
tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication. Watch what you are do-
ing; use common sense.
SWear hearing protection.
SNever start or run the engine inside a
closed room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
SAlways use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see
ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Stop unit and disconnect
the spark plug before performing mainte-
nance (except carburetor adjustments).
SLook for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good
working condition.
SThrow away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
SMaintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-
ting line at the proper length.
SUse only Poulan PRO brand replacement
line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
SInstall required shield properly before using
theunit.Usethemetalshieldforallmetal
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line
trimmer use.
SUse only specified blade or trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
SNever start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-
rious injury.
SBe sure blade or trimmer head stops turning
when engine idles.
SMake carburetor adjustments with the low-
er end supported to prevent blade or trim-
mer line from contacting any object. Hold
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap
for support.
SKeep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
SUse only recommended Poulan PRO ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
SHave all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by your au-
thorized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
SMix and pour fuel outdoors.
SKeep away from sparks or flames.
SUse a container approved for fuel.
SDo not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit or while using the unit.
SAvoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills before starting engine.
SMove at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
SStop engine and allow it to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
SEmpty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car-
buretor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
SStore unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
SAlways store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which
can be thrown or become entangled in the
blade or trimmer head.
SKeep others including children, animals,
bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Bystanders should be en-
couraged to wear safety glasses. Stop engine
immediately if you are approached.