Operator Safety, Unit / Maintenance Safety | Poulan PL 200 specification

WARNING: When using gardening ap- pliances,basic safety precautions shouldal- ways befollowedtoreducetherisk offireand serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- tions.

This power unitcanbe dangerous!Operator is responsible for following unit and manual instructionsandwarnings.ReadentireOper- ator’s Manualbeforeusingunit!Bethorough- ly familiar withthecontrols andtheproperuse of the unit. Restrict the useof this unit toper- sons who read, understand, and follow unit andmanualinstructions andwarnings. Nev- er allow children to operate this unit.

Operator’s Manual

Safety information on the unit

DANGER: Never useblades, wire, or flail- ingdevices.This unitis designedfor linetrim- meruseonly.Useofanyother accessoriesor attachments will increase the risk of injury.

WARNING: Trimmer line throws objects violently. You and others can be blinded/in- jured.Wearsafetyglassesandlegprotection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

Safety Glasses or similar eye protection

Hazard Zone

Boots	50 ft.
	(15 m)

Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet(15meters)away.Ifapproachedstopunit immediately.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,usecareandgood judgement.If you need assistance, contact your Authorized Service Dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

SAlways wear safety eye protection.

S Always wear long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. Do not go bare- footor wear sandals.Stay clear ofspinning line.

SSecure hair above shoulder length. Se-

cure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.

SDonotoperatethis unit whenyou aretired, ill, upset, or under theinfluence ofalcohol,

drugs, or medication.

SWear hearingprotectionif youuse this unit for more than 1-1/2 hours per day.

SNever start or run inside a closed roomor building.Breathing exhaustfumes cankill.

SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

SDisconnectthesparkplugbeforeperform- ingmaintenanceexceptcarburetoradjust- ments.

SLook for and replace damaged or loose parts before eachuse. Look for andrepair fuelleaks beforeuse.Keepingoodworking

condition.

S Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit.

SMake sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual.

SMake carburetor adjustments with lower endsupportedtopreventlinefromcontact-

ing any object.

SKeepothersawaywhenmakingcarburetor adjustments.

SUse only recommended Weed Eater ac- cessories and replacement parts.

FUEL SAFETY

SMix and pour fuel outdoors.

SKeep away from sparks or flames. S Use a container approved for fuel.

S Donotsmokeor allowsmokingnear fuelor

the unit.

S Wipe up all fuel spills .

S Moveatleast10feet(3meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before re- moving fuel cap.

CUTTING SAFETY

SUseonlyfor trimming,mowing,andsweep- ing.Donotusefor edging,pruningorhedge

trimming.

SInspecttheareabeforeeachuse.Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) whichcanbethrownbyor becomeen- tangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing

serious injury.

SKeepfirmfootingandbalance.Donotover-

reach.

SKeepallparts ofyour body away frommuf- fler and spinning line. Keep engine below

waistlevel.Ahotmufflercancauseserious burns.

SCutting on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.

TRANSPORTING AND

STORAGE

SAllowtheenginetocool;secure unitbefore storing or transporting in vehicle.

PL 200 specifications

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