Poulan Pro PP258TP Instruction Manual page 2

DANGER!
This pruner can
be dangerous! Careless or im-
proper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the pruner.
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.
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__.
DANGER!
Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head
protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being
"_ cut.
_1, WARNIN G, Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug to prevent accidental starting when
setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re-
pairs except carburetor adjustments.
Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cutting
tool, special safety precautions must be ob-
served to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless
or improper use of this toot ca_3cause serious or
even fatal injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Read this manual carefully until you
compIete_y understand and can follow a_l
safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions before attempting to use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your pruner to adult users
who understand and can follow safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions found
on the unit and in this manual
INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT
• Wear protective gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip
soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy, long
pants, and long sleeves; heavy-duty,
non-slip gloves; eye protection such as
non-fogging, vented goggles or face
screen; an approved safety hard hat; and
sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to
protect your hearing, Regular users should
have hearing checked regularly as engine
noise can damage hearing. Secure hair
above shoulder _ength. Secure or remove
loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc,
Hearing Safety Hat
Protection
_ Eye
_ i u,e_lr "_ Protection
Snug
Heavy Duty
Clothing Gloves
Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes
• Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other peopie or
animals to be near when starting or
operating the pruner.
HAZARD ZONE
50 feet
_. i_ _ (15meters)
DANGER:
Do not
use near electrical
wires or power lines.
"_ Keep pruner at least
30 feet (10 meters)
away from all power
lines.