Hedge Trimmer Safety - Poulan Pro PP130 Instruction Manual

Throw away and replace blades that are
bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged
in any other way.
WARNING:
fastening hardware other than the blades,
washers and nuts recommended by Poulan
PRO. Failure to use proper parts can cause the
blade to fly off and seriously hurt you or others.
Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Only use brushcutter attach-
ments that provide a metal shield with
proboscis nose.
Use only specified blade and make sure it is
properly installed and securely fastened.
Cut from your right to your left.
Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see
ASSEMBLY instructions in brushcutter
attachment instruction manual).
CULTIVATOR SAFETY
WARNING:
serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
before unclogging tines or making repairs.
WARNING:
cultivated before starting the unit. Remove all
debris and hard and sharp objects such as
rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.
Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact occurs,
stop the engine and inspect the unit for
damage.
Never operate the cultivator without the tine
cover in place and properly secured.
Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug and
inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair
before restarting.
Disconnect attachment from the drive engine
before cleaning the tines with a hose and
water to remove any build- -up. Oil the tines to
prevent rust.
Do not use any blades, or
Proboscis
nose
Rotating tines can cause
Inspect the area to be
Always wear gloves when servicing or
cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp from use.
Do not run unit at high speed unless
cultivating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNING:
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - - Blade moves
momentarily after the trigger is released or en-
gine is turned off. Do not attempt to clear away
cut material when the blade is in motion. Make
sure the switch is in the OFF position, the spark
plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before removing jammed ma-
terial from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold
the unit by the cutting blade.
WARNING:
starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
other way. Have worn or damaged parts
replaced by an authorized service dealer.
Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of
debris.
POLE PRUNER SAFETY
WARNING:
rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-
spect the unit before use. Do not operate unit
with a bent, cracked or dull blade or dull chain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.
WARNING:
rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. To pre-
vent serious injury, always stop engine and
ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis-
connect spark plug, and wear gloves when
changing or handling the blade or chain.
WARNING:
ing chain can cause injury while it continues to
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain
proper control of the unit until the blade/chain
has completely stopped moving. Keep
hands, face and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop
the blade or chain when it is moving.
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RISK OF CUT; KEEP
Inspect area before
The reciprocating blade/
The reciprocating blade/
A coasting blade/rotat-