Poulan PPB100E instruction manual Snow Thrower Safety

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WARNING: To prevent serious inju- ry, 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 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.

SIf you strike or become entangled with a for- eign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired by an authorized service dealer before attempting further operations. Dis- card blades that are bent, warped, cracked

or broken.

SStop the unit immediately if you feel exces- sive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before continuing. Contact an au- thorized service dealer for repair or re- placement 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.

SDirect material discharge away from glass enclosures, automobiles, etc.

SDo not run engine at high speed while not removing snow.

SBe attentive when using the snowthrower, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

SMake sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snowthrower to the power-

head.

SIf the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before

attempting to operate under power.

SKeep the rotor clear of debris.

SDo not throw snow near other people. The

snow thrower could propel small objects at high speed causing injury.

SAfter striking a foreign object, stop the en- gine, disconnect spark plug and inspect the snowthrower for damage and repair if nec-

essary before restarting unit.

SNever operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures, automobiles and trucks.

SNever attempt to use the snowthrower on a roof.

SNever operate the snowthrower near win- dow wells, dropoffs, etc.

SNever discharge snow onto public roads or

near moving traffic.

SClear snow from slopes by going up and down; never across. Use caution when changing directions. Never clear snow from steep slopes.

SLet snowthrower run for a few minutes after clearing snow so moving parts do not

freeze.

SLook behind and use care when backing up. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fal-

ling, especially when operating in reverse.

SKnow how to stop quickly.

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Contents PPB100E Safety Rules Operator SafetyUL Classified Product Notice Line Trimmer Safety Unit / Maintenance SafetyFuel Safety Transporting and StorageBrushcutter Safety Edger SafetyBLOWER/VACUUM Safety Always use the handlebar when using edg- er attachmentPole Pruner Safety Cultivator SafetyHedge Trimmer Safety Proboscis noseSnow Thrower Safety Adjusting the Assist Handle AssemblyInstalling Trimmer ATTACH- Ment Attaching ShieldOperation Starting a Cold Engine HOW to Start Your UnitInstalling Optional ATTACH- Ments Starting a Flooded EngineCutting Methods Operating PositionTrimmer Line Advance Secondary Hole Locking/Release Button in Primary HoleClean AIR Filter MaintenanceInspect and Clean Unit and Labels Check for Loose Fasteners and PartsMuffler and Spark ARREST- ING Screen Service and AdjustmentsCarburetor Adjustment Replace Spark PlugEngine Seasonal StorageFuel System OtherTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Limited Warranty Ligations The U.S. EnvironmentalPlacement and Repair of Emission

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