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• Use o nly f or j obs e xpIained
inthis manual
(or m anuals
for o ptional
attachments).
UNIT
/ MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
• Disconnect
the spark plug before performing
maintenance
except carburetor adjustments.
• Look for and replace damaged or loose parts
before each use. Look for and repair fuel
leaks
before use.
Keep in good
working
condition.
• Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped,
cracked,
broken,
or damaged
in any other
way before using the unit.
• Maintain
unit according
to recommended
procedures.
Keep
cutting
line
at proper
length.
• Use only 0.080"
(2 mm) diameter
Poulan
PRO brand line. Never use wire, rope. string,
etc.
• Install required shield properly
before using
the unit. Use only specified
trimmer
head;
make sure it is properly installed and securely
fastened.
• Make
sure unit is assembled
correctly
as
shown in this manual
• Make carburetor adjustments
with lower end
supported to prevent line from contacting any
object.
• Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
• Use
only
recommended
Poulan
PRO
accessories
and replacement parts.
• Have
all
maintenance
and
service
not
explained
in this manual
performed
by an
authorized service dealer.
FUEL
SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking
near fuel or
the unit.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
• Stop
engine
and
allow
to
cool
before
removing fuel cap.
• Always
store
gasoline
in
a
container
approved for flammable
liquids.
TRANSPORTING
AND
STORAGE
• Allow
engine
to cool;
secure
unit before
storing or transporting
in vehicle.
• Empty
the
fuel
tank
before
storing
or
transporting
the unit. Use up fuel left in the
carburetor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot
reach sparks
or open flames
from
water
heaters, electric motors
or switches,
furnaces, etc.
• Store
unit
so
line
limiter
blade
cannot
accidentally
cause injury. The unit
can be
hung by the shaft.
• Store unit out of reach of children.
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 abnor-
mal swellings.
ProIonged
use in cold weather
has been linked to btood vessel
damage
in
otherwise
healthy people.
If symptoms
occur
such
as numbness,
pain, toss 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 medical attention.
An
anti-vibration
system
does not guarantee the
avoidance
of these problems.
Users who oper-
ate power tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely
their physical
condition
and the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL
NOTICE:
This unit is equipped
with a temperature
limiting muffler and spark
arresting
screen
which
meets
the require-
ments of California
Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey,
Ore-
gon,
and Washington
require
by iaw that
many
internal
combustion
engines
be
equipped
with a spark arresting screen.
Ifyou
operate in a locale where such regulations
ex-
ist, you are legally responsible
for maintaining
the operating condition
of these parts. Failure
to do so is a violation
of the taw. For normal
homeowner
use, the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen will not require
any service.
After
50 hours of use, we recommend
that your
muffler be serviced
or replaced by your autho-
rized service
dealer.
LINE
TRIMMER
SAFETY
A_, WARNING:
Inspectthe areabefore
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
oniy for trimming,
scalping,
mowing
and
sweeping.
Do not
use
for edging,
pruning or hedge trimming.
• Cut from your left to your right.
Cutting on
right
side of the shield
will throw
debris
away from the operator.
ADDITIONAL
SAFETY
RULES
FOR OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS
_,WARNING:
For each
optional
at-
tachment
used, read entire instruction
manu-
al before use and follow all warnings
and in-
structions
in manual and on attachment.
_,WARNING:
Ensure
handlebar
is
installed when using edger or brushcutter
at-
tachments.
Attach handlebar
above arrow on
safety label on the upper shaft (engine end of
unit). If your edger or brushcutter
attachment
does not include a handlebar, a handlebar
ac-
cessory
kit (#530071451)
is available
from
your authorized
service dealer.
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