Poulan 810EPT User Manual - Page 6

WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob- jects violently. You and others can be blinded/ injured. Wear safety glasses, boots, and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line. Eye Protection Hazard Zone Boots 50 ft. (15 meters) Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit immediately. WARNING: Inspect the area to be trimmed before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury. S Inspect unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and fasteners are in place and securely fastened. Parts that are damaged must be repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer. These include head parts that are cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other part that is damaged. S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. S Keep all parts of your body away from cut- ting head and spinning line. S Keep the cutting head below waist level. Do not raise handles above your waist. Cutting head can come dangerously close to your body. S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming, edging, scalping, and mowing. Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less risk of in- jury at the rate for which it was designed. S When using the trimmer attachment, keep cutting line at proper length. Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter Poulan brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. S Install required shield properly before using the trimmer attachment. Use only specified trimmer head and spool; make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened. S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator. S Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on underside of shield) cannot cause injury. S Use only in daylight or in good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments). MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER S Have all service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section of this manual. S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. S Make certain the chain and/or cutting head stops moving when trigger switch is re- leased. S When using the trimmer attachment, keep cutting line at proper length. Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter Poulan brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. S Install required shield properly before using the trimmer attachment. Use only specified trimmer head and spool; make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened. S Never modify your unit in any way. S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. S Keep oil cap, screws, and fasteners securely tightened. S Keep chain sharp and clean for better and safer performance. S Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories and for changing trimmer line. S Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the unit, a part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the instruction manual. S Use only recommended attachments and replacement parts to avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding warranty. S When not in use, the unit should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place out of the reach of children. S When storing unit, unplug from the power source and use a bar sheath when appropri- ate. TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE S Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use. S Carry the unit with motor stopped. S Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Store unit unplugged. S Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is depressed. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints 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 occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use 6