Poulan PPB335 User Manual - Page 8

WARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit with a pole pruner attachment. WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not use more than one boom extension with a pole pruner attachment. WARNING: Keep the pruner away from power lines or electrical wires. S Only use for pruning limbs or branches overhead up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. S Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit at high speed when not pruning. S Always stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another. S If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired by an authorized service dealer before attempting further operations. Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken. S Stop the unit immediately if you feel excessive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before continuing. Contact an authorized service dealer for repair or replacement of affected parts as necessary. SNOW THROWER SAFETY WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the rotor when starting or running the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor with the engine/motor running. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug 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 engine at high speed while not removing 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 before 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 engine, disconnect spark plug 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 window 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. 8