Poulan 952711944, 115248826 instruction manual Optional Attachments, Safety Rules, Operator Safety

OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated to ANSI B175.3--2003, “Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters -- Safety Requirements”. These combinations have been evaluated by Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc. (UL) and are conse- quently UL listed:

			Cutting attachment / guard,
Powerhead model Attachments		Type	part. no.
PPB335	Trimmer head	WE fixed line	545053902 / 545003325
	Brushcutter attachment	PPB4000C	952711828

These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated to applicable ISO-- and EN safety requirement standards by the Swedish Machinery Testing Institute:

Attachments	Type	Part. no.
Edger attachment	PPB1000E	952711825
Cultivator attachment	PPB2000T	952711826
Blower attachment	PPB3000B	952711827
Pruner attachment	PPB5000P	952711906
Pruner attachment	PPB5500P	952711671

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruction manual before using unit! Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and the prop- er use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read, understand, and will follow the instructions and warnings on the unit and in the manual. Never allow chil- dren to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION	SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL	ON THE UNIT

DANGER: Never use blades with line trimmer attachment. Never use flailing devices with any attachment. This unit (when used with supplied line trimmer attachment) is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other ac- cessories or attachments with line trimmer at- tachment will increase the risk of injury.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call 1-800-554--6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

SDress 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.

SAlways 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.

S Being 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.Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

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.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.

SKeep 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.

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