Poulan 530165221 Identification of Symbols, Safety Rules, Plan Ahead, Pruner Safety

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

DANGER! This pruner can be dangerous! Careless or im- proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand the instruction manual before using the pruner.

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being cut.

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re- pairs except carburetor adjustments.

Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must be ob- served to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious or even fatal injury.

PLAN AHEAD

S Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to use the unit.

SRestrict the use of your pruner to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found on the unit and in this manual.

INSTRUCTION

SAFETY INFORMATION

MANUAL

ON THE UNIT

PRUNER SAFETY

S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy, long pants, and long sleeves; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as engine noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.

Hearing

Safety Hat

Protection

Eye

 

 

Protection

Snug

FittingHeavy Duty

ClothingGloves

Safety

Safety Chaps

Shoes

 

SKeep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running.

SKeep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near when starting or operating the pruner.

HAZARD ZONE

50 feet

(15 meters)

DANGER: Do not

use near electrical wires or power lines. Keep pruner at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from all power lines.

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Contents PP446T 16/04Pruner Safety Identification of SymbolsSafety Rules Plan AheadLine Trimmer Safety Kickback Maintain Your Unit in Good Working OrderHandle Fuel with Caution Reduce the Chance KickbackFor Optional Attachments Kickback Safety FeaturesMaintain Control Tion of this toolBrushcutter Safety Edger SafetyBLOWER/VACUUM Safety Always use the handlebar when using edg- er attachmentHedge Trimmer Safety Cultivator SafetySnow Thrower Safety Tools Required AssemblyShoulder Strap Assembly To Relocate Shoulder Strap ClampOperation Choke HOW to Stop Your UnitHOW to Start Your Unit CouplerOperating the Coupler Starting a Warm EngineStarting a Flooded Engine Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwisePruning Important Points Installing Optional ATTACH- MentsInstalling Attachment Hanger Foot Pruning TechniqueTrimmer Line Advance Maintenance Cutting MethodsBAR Maintenance Inspect and Clean Unit and LA- BelsClean AIR Filter Check for Loose Fasteners and PartsService and Adjustments Idle Speed Adjustment Chain AdjustmentCarburetor Adjustment Replacing the LineEngine Seasonal StorageFuel System OtherCompression low Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedyLoad Adjustment Carbon build-up onLimited Warranty Tions The U.S. Environmental ProtectionEmission Control Warranty Parts