Poulan 1000E instruction manual UNIT/MAINTENANCE Safety, Edging Safety

extension cord before each use. If there is any damage, do not use until damage is re- paired by your authorized service dealer.

SDo not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

SDo not use the powerhead if the switch does not turn the unit on and off properly. Have the unit repaired by your authorized service deal-

er.

SKeep the extension cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

S Avoid any body contact with any grounded conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes, to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Don’t handle plug or unit with wet hands.

SDo not use with damaged cord or plug. If pow- erhead is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to your authorized service for repair.

S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit or outlet to be used for the powerhead. Recep- tacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

Your powerhead should be double insulated to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of two sepa- rate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of grounding. Tools and appliances built with a double insulation system are not intended to be grounded. Safety precautions must be ob- served when operating any electrical tool. The double insulation system only provides added protection against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING: All repairs to an electric powerhead, including housing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qual- ified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be iden- tical to the parts they replace. A double insu- lated appliance is marked with the words “double insulation” or “double insulated”. The symbol (square within a square) may also be marked on the appliance. Failure to have the unit repaired by your authorized service dealer can cause the double insulation con- struction to become ineffective and result in serious injury.

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING: Disconnect powerhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before performing mainte- nance.

SInspect entire unit before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and securely fastened.

SMaintain unit according to recommended pro-

cedures.

S Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

S Use only recommended Poulan PRO! parts and accessories. Never use wire, wire rope, string, flailing devices, etc.

S Be sure blade stops turning when engine idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST- MENTS section of powerhead manual).

SRemove the blade before making carburetor adjustments. Hold the unit by hand. Do not make carburetor adjustments from the blade side of the unit.

SKeep others away when making carburetor adjustments.

SNever start the unit with the clutch housing re- moved. The clutch can fly off and cause seri- ous injury.

S Have all maintenance and service not ex- plained in this manual performed by an autho- rized service dealer.

SIf blade strikes a foreign object, follow these steps: stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire (or disconnect from power source), in- spect for damage, and repair any damage be- fore resuming operation of the unit.

EDGING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft.

SKeep others including children, animals, by- standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me- ters) away. Stop the unit immediately if you

are approached.

SHold the unit firmly with both hands.

SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach or stand on unstable surfaces.

S Always keep the wheel in contact with the ground.

S Keep all parts of your body away from the blade and muffler.

SAlways push the unit slowly over the ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.

SDo not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex- plained in this manual. Use only for edging. Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or wet locations.

STo reduce the risk of fire, do not allow exces- sive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate

on the attachment.

S Objects struck by the cutting member can cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to edging.

SNever operate without blade shield in place.

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