Poulan 810EPT User Manual - Page 8

EDGER SAFETY DANGER: RISK OF CUT. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion. Make sure switch is in the off position and the power source is disconnected when removing jammed material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold unit by the cutting blade.Inspect the area to be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft. WARNING: Inspect the area to be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft. S Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released. The blade can seriously cut you or others. S Allow blade to stop before removing it from the cut. S Hold the unit firmly with both hands. S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach or stand on unstable surfaces. S Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged before using the unit. S Keep all parts of your body away from the blade. S Keep blade guard in place and in good working order. S Always keep the wheel in contact with the ground. S Always push the unit slowly over the ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc. S To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow exces- sive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate on the attachment. S Objects struck by the cutting member can cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to edging. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Use of any other attach- ments not recommended in this manual may increase the risk of injury to persons, fire, or electrical shock. Use of attachments not covered under the list of recommended attachments in this manual have not been evaluated for use with this powerhead by Underwriters Laboratories (see RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS). WARNING: This unit is not designed for use with a brushcutter attachment. VACUUM SAFETY WARNING: Inspect area before starting unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation. S Never place objects inside the vacuum tube(s). Always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage. S Never run unit without the proper equipment attached. When using your unit as a vacuum, always install vacuum tube(s). S Check air intake opening or vacuum tube(s) frequently, always with engine stopped and unit disconnected from power source. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow. PRUNER SAFETY (RECIPROCATING BLADE) WARNING: The reciprocating blade can cause severe injury. Inspect the unit before use. Do not operate unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade. Keep away from the blade. WARNING: The reciprocating blade is sharp. Do not touch. To prevent serious injury, always stop engine and ensure blade has stopped moving, disconnect unit from power source, and wear gloves when changing or handling the blade. WARNING: A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to move after the engine is stopped. Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade has completely stopped moving. Keep hands, face and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is moving. 8