Poulan 1994-01 User Manual - Page 4

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....(continued) A OPERATOR SAFETY • Always wear safety eye protection. • Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, • Have all maintenance and service not explained in this manual performed by an Authorized Ser- vice Dealer. boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is rec- A FUEL SAFETY ommended. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals, • Mix and pour fuel outdoors. jewelry, short pants, short sleeves, loose clothing, • Keep away from sparks or flames. or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tas- • Use a container approved for fuel. sels, etc.; they can be caught in moving parts. Be- • Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the ing fully covered will help protect you from pieces unit or while using the unit. of toxic plants such as poison ivy thrown by blade • Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine. or trimmer head which could be more of a hazard • Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling than touching the plant itself. site before starting engine. • Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. • Stop engine and allow it to cool before removing • Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, or un- fuel cap. der the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. • Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit. Use • Wear hearing protection if you use the unit for up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the en- more than 1-1/2 hours per day gine and letting it run until it stops. • Never start or run the engine inside a closed room • Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. cannot reach sparks or open flames from water • Keep handles free of oil and fuel. heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with a blade. See `Assembly" A CUTTING SAFETY • Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove A UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, • Look for and replace damaged or loose parts be- etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in fore each use. Look forand repairfuelleaksbefore the blade or trimmer head. • use. Keep the unit in good working condition. _ThrowaaT_blades_that -are--bentr warped, • Keep others including children, animals, bystand___ers,_and_helpers _eutside_tlie-60bot-(20-nieter)--- cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Hazard Zone. Stop the engine immediately if you Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit. • Maintain the unit according to recommended procedures. Keep the blade sharp. Keep the cutting line at the proper length. • Use only POULAN PRO® .080" diameter line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. Install the required shield properly before using the unit. Use the metal shield for all weed blade use. Usetheplasticshield foralllinetrimmer use. • Use only specified blade or trimmer head; make are approached. • Always keep engine on the right-hand side of your body. • Hold the unit firmly with both hands. • Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach. • Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level. • Do not raise the engine above your waist. • Keep all parts ofyour body away from blade, trimmer head, and muffler when engine is running. • Cut from your right to your left. • Use only for jobs explained in this manual. sure it is properly installed and securely fastened. A TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE • Never start engine with clutch shroud removed. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury • Stop the unit before carrying. • Keep the muffler away from your body • Besure blade or trimmer head stopsturningwhen engine idles. • Allow engine to cool and secure unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle. • Disconnect the spark plug before performing • Empty the fuel tank before storing or transport- maintenance (except carburetor adjustments). ing the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by • Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end startingtheengine and lettingit run untilit stops. supported to prevent the blade or trimmer line • Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors from contacting any object. Hold the unit by hand; cannot reach sparks or open flames from water do not use the shoulder strap for support. heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Keep others away when making carburetor ad- • Store unit sothe blade or line limiter cannot aIt- justments. dentallycause injury. The unit can be hungbythe • Use only genuine POULAN PRO accessories as bracket below engine or by drive shaft housing. recommended for this unit. • Store the unit out of reach of children. Ifsituations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care andgoodjudgment. Ifyou need assistance, contact yourAuthorized Service Dealer. SAFETY NOTICE Exposure tovibrationsthrough prolonged useofgasolinepoweredhand toolscould causeblood vesselornerve damage in the fingers, hands and wrists of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occursuch asnumbness, pain,loss of strength, changeinskin color or texture, or loss of feelingin the fingers, bandsorwrists,discontinue theuseof thistoolandseekmedicalattention. Ananti-vibrationsystemdoesnot guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool. -4-