Poulan 810EPT User Manual - Page 9

WARNING: For additional information, refer to the safety section of the instruction manual supplied with your pruner attachment. HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is re- leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion. Make sure the unit is disconnected from the power source and the blade has stopped moving before removing jammed material from the cut- ting blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting blade. Blades move momentarily after the trigger is released. Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut. WARNING: Inspect the area before starting the 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 Do not use a cutting blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Have worn or damaged parts replaced by your authorized service dealer. S Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting blade. S Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of debris. SNOW THROWER SAFETY WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the rotor when starting or running the unit. Never attempt to clear the rotor with the motor running. Stop the unit and disconnect from the power source before unclogging snow or debris from discharge chute or when adjusting vanes. WARNING: Never lean over dis- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause serious injury or blindness. WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used. Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit. Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be alert for the possibility. S Direct material discharge away from glass enclosures, automobiles, etc. S Do not run motor at high speed while not re- moving snow. S Be attentive when using the snowthrower, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards. S Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snowthrower to the powerhead. S If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen ice, thaw the unit thoroughly before attempting to operate under power. S Keep the rotor clear of debris. S Do not throw snow near other people. The snow thrower could propel small objects at high speed causing injury. S After striking a foreign object, stop the unit, disconnect from the power source and inspect the snowthrower for damage and repair if necessary before restarting unit. S Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures, automobiles and trucks. S Never attempt to use the snowthrower on a roof. S Never operate the snowthrower near win- dow wells, dropoffs, etc. S Never discharge snow onto public roads or near moving traffic. S Clear snow from slopes by going up and down; never across. Use caution when changing directions. Never clear snow from steep slopes. S Let snowthrower run for a few minutes after clearing snow so moving parts do not freeze. S Look behind and use care when backing up. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse. S Know how to stop quickly. 9