Poulan PR500N21SH Owner Manual - Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules 2-4 Maintenance 16-18 Storage 20-21 Assembly 6-9 Service and Troubleshooting ........22-23 Operation 10-15 Adjustments 19 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). I. CHILDREN WARNING: CHILDREN CAN BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. Carefully read and follow all of the safety instructions below. CAUTION: Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be a minimum of 12 year of age before operating a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a minimum of 16 years of age before operating a riding lawn mower. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small children. • Never allow children to operate the machine. WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion II. GENERAL OPERATION engine and should not be used on or near • Read, understand, and follow all any unimproved forest-covered, brush- instructions on the machine and in the covered or grass-covered land unless the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly engine's exhaust system is equipped with familiar with the controls and the proper a spark arrester meeting applicable local use of the machine before starting. or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is • Do not put hands or feet near or under used, it should be maintained in effective rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis- working order by the operator. charge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. 2