Safety Rules; Know Your Unit; Plan Ahead - Poulan Pro BVM210VS Instruction Manual

IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
When using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to pick up dry
material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not
vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc., to avoid severe dam-
age to the impeller.
WARNING:
use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or
work that can cause sparks).
WARNING:
not touch the muffler, muffler guard, or surrounding surfaces, or allow
combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
WARNING:
Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

S Read your instruction manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow
all warnings and safety rules before operat-
ing the unit.
Restrict unit to users who understand and
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will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual.
WARNING:
Inspect area before start-
ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
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driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into
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piles, around joints, or between bricks.
Use your unit as a vacuum for:
Picking up dry material such as leaves,
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grass, small twigs, and bits of paper.
For best results during vacuum use, operate
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your unit at high speed.
Move slowly back and forth over the mate-
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rial as you vacuum. Avoid forcing the unit
into a pile of debris as this can clog the unit.
Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above
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the ground for best results.

PLAN AHEAD

Always wear eye protection when operat-
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ing, servicing, or performing maintenance
on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to
prevent rocks or debris from being blown or
ricocheting into eyes and face which can
Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or
The muffler is very hot during and after use. Do

SAFETY RULES

result in blindness and/or serious injury.
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go
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barefoot or wear sandals.
Always wear respirator or face mask when
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working with unit in dusty environments.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
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Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all other parts of the body away from openings
and moving parts. Hair, jewelry, loose cloth-
ing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps,
ties, tassels, etc., can be caught in moving
parts.
Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-
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set, or if you are under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals
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away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10 meters) when starting or operating unit.
Do not point the blower nozzle in the direc-
tion of people or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-
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cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
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fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use
an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
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operating the unit.
Make sure the unit is properly assembled
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and in good operating condition.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or
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running.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills
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before starting engine.
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