Poulan 225114X92E1 User Manual - Page 3

OWNER'S INFORMATION This instruction book is written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most service books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit. Know your product: If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best performance. As you read this manual, compare the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location and the function of the controls. To help prevent an accident, follow the operating instructions and the safety rules. Keep this manual for future reference. IMPORTANT: Many units are not assembled and are sold in cartons. It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure the assembly instructions in the manual are exactly followed. Other units are purchased in assembled condition. On assembled units, it is the responsibility of the owner to make sure the unit is correctly assembled. The owner must carefully check the unit according to the instructions in this manual before it is first used. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER The responsibility of the owner is to follow the instructions below. 1. Carefully read and follow the rules for safe operation. 2. Follow all the assembly and preparation instructions. 3. Inspect the unit. 4. Make sure that the operator of the unit knows how to correctly use all standard and accessory equipment. 5. Operate the unit only with guards, shields, and other safety items in place and working correctly. 6. Correctly adjust the unit. 7. Service the unit only with authorized or approved replacement parts. 8. Complete all maintenance on the unit. SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is I. GENERAL OPERATION capable of amputating hands and feet and • Read, understand, and follow all throwing objects. Failure to observe the instructions on the machine and in the following safety instructions could result in manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly serious injury or death. familiar with the controls and the proper Look for this symbol to point out use of the machine before starting. important safety precautions. It means • Do not put hands or feet near or under CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis- YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. charge opening at all times. WARNING: In order to prevent accidental • Only allow responsible individuals, who starting when setting up, transporting, ad- are familiar with the instructions, to justing or making repairs, always disconnect operate the machine. spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, come in contact with plug. toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. could be picked up and thrown by blade. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear. • Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards. • Never direct discharged material toward CAUTION: Muffler and anyone.Avoid discharging material against other engine parts become a wall or obstruction. Material may richo- extremely hot during oper- chet back toward the operator. Stop the ation and remain hot after blade when crossing gravel surfaces. engine has stopped. To avoid • Do not operate the mower without severe burns on contact, proper guards, plates, grass catcher or stay away from these areas. 3 other safety protective devices in place.