UNIT/MAINTENANCE Safety, Cultivating Safety

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING: Disconnect powerhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from pow- er source) before performing maintenance.

S Inspect entire unit before each use. Re- place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and se- curely fastened.

S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures.

SHave all maintenance and service not ex- plained in this manual performed by an au- thorized service center.

S Throw away tines that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

SUse only recommended Poulan PRO parts

and accessories. Never use wire, wire rope, string, flailing devices, etc.

S Be sure tines stop turning when engine idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST- MENTS section of powerhead manual).

SRemove the tines before making carburetor

adjustments. Hold the unit by hand.

SKeep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

SNever start the unit with the clutch housing removed. The clutch can fly off and cause

serious injury.

SAvoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc- curs, stop the unit and inspect for damage.

SIf tines strike a foreign object, follow these steps: stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire (or disconnect from power source), in- spect for damage, and repair any damage

before resuming operation of the unit.

SNever douse or squirt the attachment with water or any other liquid. Clean unit and de- cals with a damp sponge (see STORAGE).

CULTIVATING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be cul- tivated before each use. Remove objects (rocks, vines, branches, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown by the tines or can wrap around the shaft.

SHold the unit firmly with both hands.

SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach or stand on unstable surfaces.

SLook behind and use care when backing up. S Keep all parts of your body away from the

tines and muffler.

S Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex- plained in this manual. Use only for cultivat- ing. Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or wet locations.

S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Stop powerhead before leaving work area. S Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool be- fore storing or transporting it in a vehicle.

S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

S Store attachment so tines cannot acciden- tally cause injury.

S Store attachment indoors, out of 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 abnor- mal 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 oper- ate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this unit.

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