Poulan 966423701, 115244926 instruction manual Identification of Safety Symbols

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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

DANGER: To prevent electrocution, do not use near electrical wires or power lines. Keep pruner at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from all power lines.

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

DANGER: Use only specified trimmer head, spool, and 0.080 inch (2 mm) recommended trimmer line. Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc. This attachment is designed for line trimmer use only. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury.

WARNING: Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury. Kickback is the back- ward, upward or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign object in the wood can also result in loss of control.

WARNING: Do not operate pruner from a ladder or unstable support. Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance.

WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious injury.

WARNING: Read the operator’s manual before use. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. Save operator’s manual.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions English Español FrançaisIdentification of Safety Symbols Hazard zone for thrown objects Identification of Safety Symbols Line Trimmer Safety Safety RulesPruner Safety Plan AheadKickback Maintain Your Unit in Good Working OrderHandle Fuel with Caution Reduce the Chance KickbackFor Optional Attachments Kickback Safety FeaturesMaintain Control TipBrushcutter Safety Edger SafetyBLOWER/VACUUM Safety Running or when cutting blade is movingSnow Thrower Safety Cultivator SafetyHedge Trimmer Safety Away from the operatorFreeze AssemblyTools Required Hex wrench providedTo Relocate Shoulder Strap Clamp Shoulder Strap AssemblyAdjusting the Assist Handle Attaching Shield for Line Trimmer AttachmentOperation Fuel Requirements HOW to Stop Your UnitHOW to Start Your Unit BAR and Chain LubricationLocking/Release Button Attachment Coupler Installing Optional ATTACH- MentsInstalling Attachment Hanger Second cut Third cut Collar First cut Pruning Important PointsPruning Technique FootWays are shown below Tip of the Line Trimmer Line AdvanceCutting Methods Does The Cutting Work AreaMaintenance Service and Adjustments To Replace Chain Chain ReplacementTo Sharpen Chain Chain Adjustment Replacing the LineReplacing the Trimmer Head Seasonal Storage Carburetor Idle Speed AdjustmentStorage Fuel SystemTrouble Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Table OtherEngine Empty fuel tank and refill withCanada, contact Limited WarrantyStatesville Road Ligations The U.S. EnvironmentalIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours