Poulan PPB4000C User Manual - Page 3

IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS Blade/trimmer line can throw objects violently. You can be blinded or injured. Always wear hearing protection and safety glasses marked Z87. Always wear head protection, heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots and gloves. Hazard zone for thrown objects. D Blade/trimmer line can throw objects violently. D You and others can be blinded/injured. D Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening ap- pliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. DANGER: This power tool can be dan- gerous! This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using the unit. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire instruction manual before assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to operate this unit. INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT OPERATOR SAFETY S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance on your unit (safe- ty 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 spin- ning line/blade. S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry 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/blade. S Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense. S Wear hearing protection. S Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. S Keep handles free of oil and fuel. S Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap when using brushcutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY). UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNING: Disconnect powerhead spark plug before performing maintenance. S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good working condition. S Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit. S Maintain the unit according to recommended procedures. Keep the blade sharp. Never use flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc. S Use only specified trimmer head or blade; make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened. S Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter Poulan PRO brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. S Never start engine with clutch shroud removed. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury. S Be sure blade stops turning when engine idles. S Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end supported to prevent the blade from 3