Poulan PP446ET, 545177333 Safety Rules, Plan Ahead, Pruner Safety, Line Trimmer Safety

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

SKeep all parts of your body away from the

chain when the engine is running.

SDo not handle or operate a pruner when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with

doctor before operating a pruner.

S Operate pruner only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.

SDo not use a pruner to cut down trees or any portion of the tree trunk.

S Only use for pruning limbs or branches overhead not greater than 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter.

SDo not cut small brush and saplings with the pruner. Slender matter may catch in the chain and be whipped toward you, pulling

you off balance.

SMake sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine. Never try to start the unit when the guide

bar is in a cut.

SDo not put pressure on the pruner at the end of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you

to lose control when the cut is completed.

SDo not run the unit at high speed when not

pruning.

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.

SDo not operate a pruner that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Always replace bar and chain immediately if it becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise removed.

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

unit down.

SUse only in daylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments).

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be trimmed 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 Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear safety glasses. Stop unit immediately if approached.

S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance, on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87.

SAlways wear face or dust mask if operation

is dusty.

S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended.

S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line.

SSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.

They can be caught in moving parts.

SBeing fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants

thrown by spinning line.

SStay alert. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what

you are doing; use common sense.

SWear hearing protection.

SNever start or run inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.

SAlways keep engine on the right hand side

of your body.

SHold the unit firmly with both hands.

S Keep trimmer head (or other optional attachment) below waist level and away from all parts of your body. Do not raise engine above your waist.

S Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line (or other optional attachment). Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.

SUse only in daylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments).

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