Poulan 1994-04 User Manual - Page 15

A. TRIMMER SAFETY 1. OPERATOR SAFETY a. Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing, or performing maintainance on your unit. See `Accessories." b. Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. See "Accessories." Do not go barefoot or wear sandals, jewelry, short pants, short sleeves, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, or tassels; they can be caught in moving parts. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. Being fully covered will help protect you from pieces of toxic plants such as poison ivy thrown by trimmer head, which could be more of a hazard than touching the plant itself. c. Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. d. Do not swing the tool with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance. e. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. f. Keep handles free of oil and fuel. 2. TOOL SAFETY a. Inspect the entire tool before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fasteners are in place and securely fastened. b. Use only .080" diameter WEED EATER brand Line. Never use wire or rope, string, etc. c. Be sure the plastic shield is properly at- tached. The plastic shield must be installed for all line trimmer usage. d. Make sure the trimmer head is properly installed and securely fastened. Refer to "Assembly." e. Be the sure trimmer head stops turning when the engine idles. See "Carburetor Adjustments." f. Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end supported to prevent the trimmer line from contacting any object. Hold tool by hand; do not use the shoulder strap for support. g. Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. h. Use only genuine WEED EATER accessories or attachments as recommended. 3. CUTTING SAFETY a. Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in the trimmer head. b. Always keep the engine on the right- hand side of your body c. Hold the tool firmly with both hands. d. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over -reach. e. Keep the trimmer head below waist level. f. Do not raise the engine above your waist. g. Keep all parts of your body away from the trimmer line and muffler when the engine is running. h. Use only for jobs explained in this manual. B. TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE • The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 inches each time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle. • The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter. • Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated. Figure 13 . • To Advance Line: 1. Operate the engine at full throttle. 2. Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area. 3. Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time. See Figure 13 . Approximately 2 inches of line will be advanced with each tap. NOTE: Always tap trimmer head on a grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer head. NOTE• If the line is worn down to two inches or less, more than one tap will be required to obtain the most efficient line length. A WARNING Use only .080" diameter WEED EATER brand line. Other sizes of line will not advance properly. Do not use other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can possibly cause serious injury. A WARNING Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects (rock, *ravel, fence posts, etc), which can damage the trimmer head, become entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a serious hazard. To Advance Line, Tap Bottom Of Trimmer Head On Ground One Time. Line Limiter Cuts Line To Proper Length. 'Jr Ige.11..4ii, Figure 13 - 15 -