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• Avoid dangerous
environments.
Do not use i n
unventilated
areas or w here dust or expIosive
vapors
can b uild up.
• To reduce
the risk o felectric
shock,
the p ow-
erhead
may have apolarized
plug ( one blade
is wider than the o ther);
ifso, itwill require
the
use ofapolarized
extension
cord. The a p-
pliance
plug will fitinto a polarized
extension
cord only one w ay. Ifthe p lug does not tit f ully
into t he extension
cord, reverse
the plug. If
the p lug still does not fit, o btain
acorrect
polar-
ized e xtension
cord. Apolarized
extension
cord w iII require
the use ofapolarized
wall
outlet. This plug w ilt fit i nto t he polarized
wail
outlet only o ne w ay. Ifplug d oes not fit f ully
into t he w all outlet, reverse
the plug. Ifitstill
does not fit, c ontact
aqualified
electrician
to
install the proper
wall outlet. Do not change
the equipment
plug, extension
cord r ecep-
tacle, orextension
cord p lug i nany w ay.
• To reduce
risk o felectrical
shock,
use e xten-
sion c ords specifically
marked
as suitable
for
outdoor
appliances
having
electrical
rating not
less t han t he rating ofunit. C ord must be
marked
with s uffix "W-A" (in Canada
'_N").
Make sure your extension
cord is in good
condition.
Inspect extension cord before use
and replace if damaged.
Do not use a dam-
aged cord. Cord insulation must be intact with
no cracks or deterioration.
Plug connectors
must be undamaged.
The
extension
cord
used to reach the power source must be
heavy enough to carry current from the power
source the full length of the extension cord to
the unit. An undersized
extension
cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating.
If in doubt, use the
next heavier
gauge. The lower the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
• Do not use multiple cords.
• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the
extension cord or yank extension cord to dis-
connect unit. To unplug, grasp ti_e plug, not
the cord. Do not use cord as a handle, close a
door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges
or corners.
Do not expose cords to heat, oil,
or water,
• Keep the extension cord clear of operator and
obstacles at atl times.
• Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to re-
cessed plug as shown in this manual to pre-
vent damage
to unit and/or extension
cord
and to reduce the possibility d the extension
cord disconnecting
from the unit during op-
eration.
• Do not attempt to repair unit. inspect the insu-
lation and connectors
on the powerhead
and
extension
cord before each use. If there is
any damage, do not use until damage is re-
paired by your authorized service dealer.
• Do not use the powerhead
if the switch
does not turn the unit on and off property.
Have the unit repaired
by your authorized
service dealer.
• Donot usewith damaged cord or plug. Ifpow-
erhead is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to your authorized service
dealer for repair.
• Avoid unintentional starting of the unit. Never
carry unit with your finger on ti_e switch. Be
sure the switch
is in the OFF position and
never touch the switch when connecting ex-
tension cord.
• Unplug the unit from the power source when
not in use, before servicing, and when chang-
ing accessories
and/or attachments.
• Avoid any body contact with any grounded
conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes, to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
• Ground
Fautt
Circuit
Interrupter
(GFCI)
protection should be provided on the circuit or
outlet to be used for the powerhead.
Recep-
tacles
are
available
having
built-in
GFCI
protection and may be used for this measure
of safety.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
_IWARNING:
Disconnect
powerhead
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from pow-
er source) before performing
maintenance.
• Inspect
entire unit before
each use.
Re-
place damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks.
Make sure all fasteners
are in place and se-
curely fastened.
• Maintain
unit according
to recommended
procedures.
• Have all maintenance
and service
not ex-
plained in this manual performed
by an au-
thorized
service center.
• Throw
away
tines that are bent, warped,
cracked,
broken,
or damaged
in any other
way.
Replace
parts
that
are
cracked,
chipped,
or damaged before using the unit.
• Use only recommended
Poulan PRO parts
and accessories.
Never
use
wire,
wire
rope, string, flailing devices,
etc.
• Be sure
tines
stop turning
when
engine
idles
(see
CARBURETOR
ADJUST-
MENTS
section of powerhead
manual).
• Remove the tines before making carburetor
adjustments.
Hold the unit by hand.
• Keepothersawaywhen
makingcarburetor
adjustments.
• Never start the unit with the clutch
housing
removed.
The clutch can fly off and cause
serious
injury.
• Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines.
If heavy contact
oc-
curs, stop the unit and inspect for damage.
• If tines strike 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
before resuming
operation of the unit.
• Never douse or squirt the attachment
with
water or any other Iiquid. Clean unit and de-
cals with a damp sponge (see STORAGE).
CULTIVATING
SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect the area to be cul-
tivated
before
each
use.
Remove
objects
(rocks, vines,
branches,
broken glass,
nails,
wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown by the
tines or can wrap around the shaft.
• Hotd the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keeptirmfootingand
balance.
Do notover-
reach or stand on unstable
surfaces.
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