Poulan 115249426 instruction manual Optional Attachments, Safety Rules, Operator Safety

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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:

Powerhead model Attachments

Type

PP033

Trimmer head

TNG 7

Brushcutter attachment

PP4000C

 

Cutting attachment / guard, part. no.

537419214 / 530071824

952711610

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

PP1000E

952711607

Cultivator attachment

PP2000T

952711608

Blower attachment

PP3000B

952711609

Pruner attachment

PP5000P

952711612

Pruner attachment

PP5500P

952711672

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 de- vices with any attachment. This unit (when used with supplied line trimmer attachment) is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories with line trimmer attach- ment 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

S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op- erating, 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 al- cohol, 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 at- tachment) 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 muf- fler and spinning line (or other optional at- tachment). Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions English Español FrançaisTable of Contents Identification of Safety SymbolsIdentification of Safety Symbols Operator Safety Safety RulesOptional Attachments Unit / Maintenance Safety Fuel SafetyLine Trimmer Safety Transporting and StorageEdger Safety BLOWER/VACUUM SafetyBrushcutter Safety Running or when cutting blade is movingCultivator Safety Hedge Trimmer SafetyPole Pruner Safety Away from the operatorSnow Thrower Safety High speed causing injuryCard blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken HeadAssembly Installing Trimmer ATTACH- MentAdjusting the Assist Handle Attaching ShieldOperation HOW to Stop Your Unit HOW to Start Your UnitInstalling Optional ATTACH- Ments Starting a Warm EngineOperating Position Trimmer Line AdvanceCutting Methods RightWrongMaintenance Inspect and Clean Unit and LabelsClean AIR Filter Check for Loose Fasteners and PartsService and Adjustments Muffler and Spark ARREST- ING ScreenReplace Spark Plug Replacing the LineSlot Carburetor Idle Speed Adjustment StorageReplacing the Trimmer Head Seasonal StorageTroubleshooting Table EngineOther Trouble Cause RemedyLimited Warranty Statesville RoadCanada, contact Poulan PROIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours