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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening ap-
pliances, basic safety precautions should al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
DANGER:This power tool can be dan-
gerous! This unit can cause serious injury in-
cluding amputation or blindness to the opera-
tor and others. The warnings and safety
instructions in this manual must be followed to
provide reasonable safety and efficiency in
using the unit. The operator is responsible for
following the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit. Read the entire in-
struction manual before assembling and using
the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons
who read, understand, and follow the warn-
ings and instructions in this manual and on the
unit. Never allow children to operate this unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
OPERATOR SAFETY
SDress properly. Always wear safety glasses
or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing maintenance on your unit (safe-
ty 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 clothing
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 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
doing; 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 when using brush-
cutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect powerhead
spark plug before performing maintenance.
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 the unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep the blade sharp. Never use
flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc.
SUse only specified blade; make sure it is
properly installed and securely fastened.
SNever start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-
rious injury.
SBe sure blade stops turning when engine
idles.
SMake carburetor adjustments with the lower
end supported to prevent the blade from
contacting any object. Hold the 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 an 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 fu-
eling site before starting engine.
SStop engine and allow it to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
SRemove fuel cap slowly.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut
before each use. Remove objects (rocks, bro-
ken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can
be thrown or become entangled in the blade.
SKeep others including children, animals, by-
standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me-
ters) away. Bystanders should be encouraged
to wear safety glasses. Stop engine immedi-
ately if you are approached.
SAlways keep engine on the right--hand side
of your body.
SHold the unit firmly with both hands.
SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
SKeep blade below waist level.
SDo not raise powerhead engine above your
waist.
SKeep all parts of your body away from blade
and muffler.