Safety; Know Your Unit; Handle Fuel With Caution; Operate Your Unit Safely - Poulan Pro PR 2322 Instruction Manual

a WARNING: THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE
DANGEROUS! This unit can cause serious
injury including amputation or blindness to
the operator and others. The warnings and
safety instructions in this manual must be
followed to provide reasonable safety and
efficiency in using this unit. The operator is
responsible for following the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the unit.
Never allow children to use this tool.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

• Read your instruction manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all warnings and
safety rules before operating the unit.
• Restrict unit to users who understand and will follow all
warnings and safety rules in this manual and on the unit.
PLAN AHEAD
a WARNING: Inspect area before starting unit.
Remove all debris and hard objects such as
rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be
thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage
during operation.
• Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing,
or performing maintenance on unit. Wearing eye
protection will help to prevent brush or debris from being
thrown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result
in blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
• Wear hearing protection when using this unit.
• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove
jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging
straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
• Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill,
upset, or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals away from work
area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or
operating unit.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (including
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 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 operating the
unit.
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
• Make sure the unit is properly assembled and in good
operating condition.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills before
starting the engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and
fueling site before starting engine.
• Always replace and securely tighten the fuel cap after
refueling.
• If the fuel tank is drained, this should be done outdoors.
• Always store gasoline in a container approved for
flammable liquids.

SAFETY

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

a WARNING: RISK OF CUT. KEEP HANDS
AWAY FROM BLADE.
- Blade moves momentarily after the trigger
is released. The blades can seriously cut you
or others.
- Allow blades to stop before removing them
from the cut.
- 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 material from the cutting blade.
- Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting
blade.
• Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, or
damaged parts. Do not use until unit is in proper working
order.
• Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.
• Never start or run engine inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in
unventilated areas or where explosive vapors or carbon
monoxide build up could be present.
• Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such
as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm
footing and balance at all times.
• Do not raise unit above your shoulders; the cutting blade
can come dangerously close to your body.
• Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep all parts of
your body away from the cutting blade.
• Beware of overhead power lines.
• Keep the cutting blade and air vents free from debris.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
• Have all maintenance other than the recommended
procedures described in the instruction manual
performed by an authorized service dealer.
• Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
• 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.
• Use only recommended Poulan PRO cutting blades and
replacement parts; use of any other parts may void your
warranty and cause damage to your unit.
• Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use up fuel left
in carburetor by starting engine and letting it run until it
stops.
• Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped and
the muffler and cutting blade away from your body,
preferably with the blade cover installed.
• Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
• Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area where fuel
vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot
water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so the cutting blade cannot accidentally cause
injury.
• Store unit with the blade cover installed.
• Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
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