Poulan PPB335 User Manual - Page 4

OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated to ANSI B175.3--2003, "Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters -- Safety Requirements". These combinations have been evaluated by Underwriter's Laboratories Inc. (UL) and are consequently UL listed: Powerhead model Attachments Type Cutting attachment / guard, part. no. PPB335 Trimmer head WE fixed line 545053902 / 545003325 Brushcutter attachment PPB4000C 952711828 These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated to applicable ISO-- and EN safety requirement standards by the Swedish Machinery Testing Institute: Attachments Edger attachment Cultivator attachment Type PPB1000E PPB2000T Part. no. 952711825 952711826 Blower attachment Pruner attachment PPB3000B PPB5000P 952711827 952711906 Pruner attachment PPB5500P 952711671 SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruction manual before using unit! Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read, understand, and will follow the instructions and warnings on the unit and in the manual. Never allow children to operate this unit. INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION MANUAL ON THE UNIT DANGER: Never use blades with line trimmer attachment. Never use flailing devices with any attachment. This unit (when used with supplied line trimmer attachment) is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or attachments with line trimmer attachment will increase the risk of injury. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call 1-800-554--6723. OPERATOR SAFETY S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance, on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87. S Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty. S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line. S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts. S Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line. S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense. S Wear hearing protection. S Never start or run inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.Keep handles free of oil and fuel. S Keep handles free of oil and fuel. S Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body. S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.Keep trimmer head (or other optional attachment) below waist level and away from all parts of your body. Do not raise engine above your waist. S Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line (or other optional attachment). Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. 4