Poulan PT17 User Manual - Page 3

S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine. S Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap. CUTTING SAFETY WARNING: Inspect the area before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury. S Use only for trimming, mowing, and sweep- ing. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge trimming. S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. S Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line. Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. S Cutting on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator. S Use only in daylight or good artificial light. TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before storing or transporting in vehicle. S Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting engine and letting it run until it stops. S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot accidentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube. S Store the unit out of the reach of children. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723. SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool. SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the require- ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your Authorized Service Dealer. ASSEMBLY WARNING: Make sure unit is proper- ly assembled and all fasteners are secure. ADJUST THE HANDLE S Loosen wing nut or plastic knob on handle. S Rotate handle to upright position and tight- en in a comfortable position between the trigger and the safety label on the tube. Tighten handle securely. ATTACHING THE SHIELD WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you. S Remove wing nut from shield. S Insert bracket into slot on shield. S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket. S Securely tighten wing nut. S Remove packing cover from the arbor shaft if so equipped. Thread trimmer head onto shaft; tighten securely against dust cup. Bracket Wing Nut Slot Dust Cup Shield 3