Operator Safety; Fuel Safety; Transporting And Storage; Special Notice - Poulan Pro P2500 Instruction Manual

OPERATOR SAFETY

Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses
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or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing maintenance, on your unit (safety
glasses are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
Always wear face or dust mask if operation is
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dusty.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
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boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-
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foot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning
line.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
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remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely
hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can
be caught in moving parts.
Being fully covered also helps protect you
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from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown
by spinning line.
Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you
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are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of al-
cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you
are doing; use common sense.
Wear hearing protection.
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Never start or run inside a closed room or
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building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Disconnect the spark plug before performing
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maintenance except carburetor adjustments.
Look for and replace damaged or loose parts
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before each use. Look for and repair fuel
leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.
Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped,
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cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way before using the unit.
Maintain unit according to recommended pro-
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cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter Poulan/
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WEED EATER brand line. Never use wire,
rope, string, etc.
Install required shield properly before using
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the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and securely
fastened.
Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
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shown in this manual.
Make carburetor adjustments with lower end
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supported to prevent line from contacting any
object.
Keep others away when making carburetor
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adjustments.
Use only recommended Poulan/WEED
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EATER accessories and replacement parts.
Have all maintenance and service not ex-
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plained in this manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
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Keep away from sparks or flames.
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Use a container approved for fuel.
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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
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the unit.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
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fueling site before starting engine.
Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-
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ing fuel cap.
Always store gasoline in a container ap-
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proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect the area before
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and
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sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
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reach.
Keep all parts of your body away from muffler
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and spinning line. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
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right side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
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TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Allow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-
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ing or transporting in vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
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porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbure-
tor by starting the engine and letting it run until
it stops.
Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
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cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acciden-
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tally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the
shaft.
Store unit out of reach of children.
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WARNING:
The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
ical attention. An anti- -vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark ar-
resting screen which meets the requirements of
California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest
land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washing-
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