Line Trimmer Safety - Poulan Pro 545186849 Instruction Manual

S Use only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).
S Keep others including children, animals, by-
standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me-
ters) away. Stop the unit immediately if you
are approached.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNING:
Inspect the area to be
trimmed 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.
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
carburetor adjustments.
S Keep others including children, animals, by-
standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me-
ters) away. Bystanders should be encour-
aged to wear safety glasses. Stop engine
immediately if you are approached.
S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on
left side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.
S Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-
thorized service dealer.
S Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
S Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
S Use only 0.080" (2 mm) diameter Poulan
PRO brand line. Never use wire, rope, string,
etc.
S Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
S Make carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line from contact-
ing any object.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended Poulan PRO ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
EDGER SAFETY
WARNING:
RISK OF CUT. KEEP
HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE
AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt to
clear away cut material or hold material to be
cut when the blade is in motion. Make sure
powerhead is stopped and spark plug wire is
disconnected (or powerhead is disconnected
from power source) when removing jammed
material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or
hold attachment by the cutting blade.
WARNING:
Inspect the area to be
edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
carburetor adjustments.
S Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make
sure all fasteners are in place and securely
fastened.Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-
thorized service dealer.
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped,
or damaged before using the unit.
S Use only recommended Poulan PRO parts
and accessories. Never use wire, wire
rope, string, flailing devices, etc.
S Be sure blade stops turning when engine
idles (see CARBURETOR
MENTS section of powerhead manual).
S Remove the blade before making carburetor
adjustments. Hold the unit by hand. Do not
make carburetor adjustments from the blade
side of the unit.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Never start the unit with the clutch housing re-
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause seri-
ous injury.
S If blade strikes a foreign object, follow these
steps: stop unit and disconnect spark plug
wire (or disconnect from power source), in-
spect for damage, and repair any damage be-
fore resuming operation of the unit.
S Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the area
of operation. Use care in directing dis-
charge to avoid glass enclosures, automo-
biles, and the like.
S Always keep the wheel in contact with the
ground.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
blade and muffler.
S Always push the unit slowly over the ground.
Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the
terrain, large roots, etc.
S Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex-
plained in this manual. Use only for edging.
Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or wet
locations.
S To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow exces-
sive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate
on the attachment.
S Objects struck by the cutting member can
cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn
should always be carefully examined and
cleared of all objects prior to edging.
S Never operate without blade shield in place
and in good working order.
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