Poulan PP258TP instruction manual Brushcutter Safety, Cultivator Safety, Proper air flow

people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.

S Never run unit without the proper equip- ment attached. When using your unit as a blower, always install blower tubes.

SCheck air intake opening, blower tubes or vacuum tubes frequently, always with en- gine stopped and spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and discharge tubes free of de- bris which can accumulate and restrict

proper air flow.

SNever place any object in air intake opening as this could restrict proper air flow and

cause damage to the unit.

SNever use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz- ers, or other substances which may contain toxic materials.

STo avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY

DANGER: Blade can thrust violently away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.

WARNING: Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade.

WARNING: The blade continues to spin after the throttle is released or engine is turned off. The coasting blade can throw ob- jects or seriously cut you if accidentally touched. Stop the blade by contacting the right hand side of the coasting blade with ma- terial already cut.

Stop coasting blade by contact with cut material.

WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or trimmer line.

S Throw away and replace blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way.

SInstall required shield properly before using the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal blade use.

WARNING: Only use brushcutter at- tachments that provide a metal shield with proboscis nose.

Proboscis nose

SUse only specified blade and make sure it is

properly installed and securely fastened.

SCut from your left to your right. Cutting on

the right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.

SAlways use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see AS- SEMBLY instructions in brushcutter attach- ment instruction manual).

CULTIVATOR SAFETY

WARNING: Rotating tines can cause serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before unclogging tines or making repairs.

WARNING: Inspect the area to be cultivated before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard and sharp objects such as rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.

SAvoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-

curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit for damage.

SNever operate the cultivator without the tine

cover in place and properly secured.

SKeep the tines and guard clear of debris. S After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect the cul- tivator for damage. Repair before restarting.

S Disconnect attachment from the drive en- gine before cleaning the tines with a hose and water to remove any build--up. Oil the tines to prevent rust.

S Always wear gloves when servicing or cleaning the tines. The tines become very sharp from use.

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