Poulan PRLM21i Owner Manual - Page 5

• Use approved protective gloves, if necessary. For example, when attaching, examining or cleaning the blade. • Always use approved ear protection while you operate the product. Noise for a long period can cause noise-induced hearing loss. Protective devices on the product • Make sure that you regularly do the maintenance to the product. • The life of the product increases. • The risk of accidents decreases. Let an approved dealer or an approved service center regularly examine the product to do adjustments or repairs. • Do not use a product with damaged protective equipment. If the product is damaged, speak to an approved service center. Motor control handle The motor control handle stops the motor. Make sure that the motor stops when the motor control handle is released. • Start the motor and then release the control handle. The motor then stops. Note: If the motor control handle does not stop the motor, press the power button to stop it. Remove the battery pack and speak to an approved service center. Rear deflector and rear door The rear deflector and rear door decrease the risk of objects being ejected from behind the product into the operator's mow position. The rear deflector is attached between the rear wheels of your product. • Make sure the rear door is not damaged and that no defects are in view, such as cracks or broken springs. Defects cause the door to close with force. Replace the door or springs if damaged. • Make sure the rear deflector is not damaged and that no defects are in view, such as cracks or missing hardware. Make sure the deflector is free to rotate. Replace the deflector or hardware if damaged. Safety instructions for maintenance WARNING: Only do the maintenance work written in this operator's manual. More extensive work must be done by an approved service agent. Do the maintenance work correctly to increase the lifetime of the product and decrease the risk of accidents. An approved service agent can do professional repairs. Speak to your nearest service agent for more information. WARNING: To prevent accidental start during transport, maintenance or repair work, remove the battery pack and wait at minimum 5 seconds to replace it. WARNING: Wear heavy duty gloves when you use the cutting equipment. The blade is very sharp and cuts can easily occur. • Keep cutting edges sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. • Let your service agent regularly examine the product and make necessary adjustments and repairs. • Replace damaged, worn or broken parts. • Obey instructions for changing accessories. Only use accessories from the manufacturer. WARNING: When not in operation, keep the product, battery pack and battery charger separately in a dry, indoor and lockable area away from children and not approved persons. Battery safety Only use battery packs from the manufacturer and only charge them in a battery charger from the manufacturer. The rechargeable battery packs are only used as a power supply for related cordless products. To prevent injury, the battery pack must not be used as a power source for other devices. • Do not disassemble, open or shred battery pack. • Do not keep battery packs in open sunlight or heat. Keep battery packs away from fire. • Regularly examine the battery pack charger and the battery pack for damage. Damaged or changed battery packs can cause a fire, explosion or risk of injury. Do not repair or open damaged battery packs. • Do not use a battery pack or product that is defective, changed or damaged. • Do not change or repair products or the battery pack. Only let your approved dealer do repairs. • Do not short circuit a cell or battery pack. Do not save battery packs in a box or drawer where they can be short circuited by other metal objects. • Do not remove a battery pack from its initial package until necessary for operation. • Do not mechanically shock battery packs. • If there is a battery leak, do not let the liquid touch the skin or eyes. If you have touched the liquid, clean the area with a large quantity of water and get medical aid. 355 - 002 - 03.10.2017 5