Poulan PR46BT Owner Manual - Page 5

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for blowing lawns, pathways, asphalt roads and the like. Do an overall inspection of the machine before use, see maintenance schedule. Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination. Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading "Personal protective equipment". Never use a machine that has been modified in any way from its original specification. Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the safety checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance. All covers and guards must be fitted before starting. Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock. The blower operator must make sure that no bystanders or animals come nearer than 15 metres. Whenever several operators are working in the same work area, they should maintain a safe distance of at least 15 metres from one another. Never allow children to use the machine. Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensuring that they have read and understood the contents of the operator's manual. Always check for any objects that may block the air intake screen before beginning work. Never remove the air intake screen. In case of emergency, release yourself from the machine by opening the waist and chest belt and let the machine fall backwards. Always contact local authorities and make sure you are following applicable directives. Keep all parts of your body away from hot surfaces. Never touch the spark plug or ignition cable while the engine is running. Star ting • Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon ! monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors, or anywhere that is poorly ventilated. • Observe the surroundings and ensure that no people or animals can come into contact with the blower. • Place the machine on the ground, press the machine body against the ground with your left hand (NOTE! Not your foot). Now grasp the starter handle with your right hand and then pull quickly and firmly. WARNING! This machine produces an ! electromagnetic field during operation. This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine. English - 5