Poulan PR46BT Owner Manual - Page 6

Fuel safety GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Store the machine in a dry, cool, well-aired and dustfree location. Store the machine out of reach of children. • Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve. • Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refueling. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil). • Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is a skin irritant and may even cause skin changes. • Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the refuelling point before starting it. WARNING! Take care when handling fuel. ! Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion and inhaling fumes. Adjusting the harness WARNING! The harness must always be ! worn when working with the machine. Failure to do so means you will be unable to manoeuvre safely and this can result in injury to yourself or others. A correctly adjusted harness and machine significantly facilitates the work. Adjust the harness to give the best working position. Tighten the side straps so that the pressure is evenly distributed across the shoulders. • Never start the machine: - If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. - If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. - If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. Transport and storage • Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or open flames, for example, from electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/ switches or boilers. • When storing and transporting fuel always use approved containers intended for this purpose. • When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied. Contact your local gas station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel. Empty the fuel tank and press the primer until all fuel has been emptied. • Remove the spark plug and drop a spoon of 2-stroke oil in the cylinder.Turn over the engine a few times and then put the spark plug back in place. • Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long-term storage. • Secure the machine during transport. Lift the tabs of the sliding adjusters. 6 - English