Identification Of Symbols; Safety Rules; Plan Ahead - Poulan Pro PP5000P Instruction Manual

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

DANGER!
This pruner can
be dangerous! Careless or im-
proper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.
DANGER!
Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head
protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being
cut.
WARNING:
Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from
power source) to prevent accidental starting
when setting up, transporting, adjusting or mak-
ing repairs except carburetor adjustments.
Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cutting
tool, special safety precautions must be ob-
served to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless
or improper use of this tool can cause serious or
even fatal injury.

PLAN AHEAD

S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions
before attempting to use the unit.
S Restrict the use of your pruner to adult users
who understand and can follow safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions found
on the unit and in this manual.
INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy, long pants, and
long sleeves; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves;
eye protection such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular
users should have hearing checked regu-
larly as engine noise can damage hearing.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove loose clothing and jewelry or
clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps,
tassels, etc.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the pruner.

SAFETY RULES

Hearing
Protection
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people or
animals to be near when starting or operat-
ing the pruner.
HAZARD ZONE
2
Safety Hat
Eye
Protection
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Safety Chaps
50 feet
(15 meters)
DANGER
: Do not
use near electrical
wires or power lines.
Keep pruner at least
30 feet (10 meters)
away from all power
lines.