Poulan 530164256 instruction manual Pole Pruner Safety, Snow Thrower Safety

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WARNING: Inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

S Do not use a cutting blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Have worn or damaged parts replaced by an authorized service dealer.

S Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting blade.

SKeep the cutting blade and air vents clear of debris.

POLE PRUNER SAFETY

WARNING: The reciprocating blade/ rotating chain can cause severe injury. In- spect the unit before use. Do not operateunit with a bent, cracked or dull blade or dull chain. Keep away from the blade/chain.

WARNING: The reciprocating blade/ rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. To pre- vent serious injury, always stop engine and ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis- connect spark plug, and wear gloves when changing or handling the blade or chain.

WARNING: A coasting blade/rotat- ing chain can cause injury while it continues to move after the engine is stopped. Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade/chain has completely stopped moving. Keep hands, face and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade or chain when it is moving.

WARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protec- tion when operating this unit with a pole prun- er attachment.

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not use more than one boom extension with a pole pruner attachment.

WARNING: Keep the pruner away from power lines or electrical wires.

SOnly use for pruning limbs or branches up

to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.

S Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit at high speed when not pruning.

SAlways stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another.

S If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired by an authorized service dealer before attempting further operations. Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken.

SStop the unit immediately if you feel excessive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before continuing. Contact an authorized service dealer for repair or replacement of affected parts as necessary.

SNOW THROWER SAFETY

WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the rotor when starting or running the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor with the engine/motor running. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug before unclogging snow or debris from discharge chute or when adjusting vanes.

WARNING: Never lean over dis- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri- ous injury or blindness.

WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used. Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit. Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be alert for the possibility.

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Contents 530164256 11/04Operator Safety Always WearCutting Safety UNIT/MAINTENANCE SafetyFuel Safety Transporting and StorageTools Required Carton ContentsInstalling Brushcutter Attachment Attaching the HandlebarAssembly Information -- Trimmer Head Assembly of Shoulder StrapConfiguring Your Unit To Relocate Shoulder Strap ClampAttaching the Metal Shield Assembly Information -- Weed BladeAttaching the Plastic Shield and Trimmer Head Weed BladeInstallation of the Metal Blade Know Your Unit ON/OFF Switch ChokeHOW to Stop Your Unit Primer BulbStarting a Warm Engine HOW to Start Your UnitSwitch Throttle Trigger Starting a Flooded EngineRemoving Trimmer ATTACH- Ment or Other Optional Attachments Installing Optional ATTACH- MentsOperating the Coupler Operating PositionTrimmer Line Advance Cutting MethodsWhat Causes Blade Thrust --Blade Operating Instructions forUSE with Weed Blade Recommended Cutting PositionCultivator Safety Edger SafetyBLOWER/VACUUM Safety Hedge Trimmer SafetyPole Pruner Safety Snow Thrower SafetyCheck for Loose Fasteners and Parts Inspect and Clean Unit and DE- CalsClean AIR Filter Check for Damaged or Worn PartsReplace Spark Plug Blade ReplacementCarburetor Adjustment Replacing the LineEngine Seasonal StorageFuel System OtherTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Ligations The U.S. Environmental Home PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. AddiPolicy of Electrolux Home Prod Electrolux Home PRODUCTS, INCUnder warranty. What is not Covered On or Modified Parts The use of add

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