Operator Safety - Poulan Pro 115248826 Instruction Manual

OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated
to ANSI B175.3- -2003, "Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters - - Safety Requirements". These
combinations have been evaluated by Underwriter's Laboratories Inc. (UL) and are conse-
quently UL listed:
Powerhead model Attachments
Trimmer head
PPB335
Brushcutter attachment PPB4000C
These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated
to applicable ISO- - and EN safety requirement standards by the Swedish Machinery Testing
Institute:
Attachments
Edger attachment
Cultivator attachment
Blower attachment
Pruner attachment
Pruner attachment
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 instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator
is responsible for following instructions and
warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire
instruction manual before using unit! Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls and the prop-
er use of the unit. Restrict the use of this 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 to operate this unit.
INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT
DANGER:
Never use blades with line
trimmer attachment. Never use flailing devices
with any attachment. This unit (when used with
supplied line trimmer 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 need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554- -6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses
or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing maintenance, on your unit (safety
glasses are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
Type
WE fixed line
Type
PPB1000E
PPB2000T
PPB3000B
PPB5000P
PPB5500P
SAFETY RULES
S Always wear face or dust mask if operation is
dusty.
S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
S Secure hair above shoulder length. 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 influence 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.Keep handles free of oil and 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
trimmer head (or other optional attachment)
below waist level and away from all parts of
your body. Do not raise engine above your
waist.
S Keep all parts of your body away from muffler
and spinning
attachment). Keep engine below waist level.
A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
S Keep firm footing and balance.
overreach or use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc.
4
Cutting attachment / guard,
part. no.
545053902 / 545003325
952711828
Part. no.
952711825
952711826
952711827
952711906
952711671
line (or other optional
Do not