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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

SDisconnect the spark plug before perform-
ing maintenance except carburetor adjust-
ments.
SLook for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.
SReplace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
SMaintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
SUse only 0.080!(2 mm) diameter Poulan
PRO"brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
SInstall required shield properly before using
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
SMake sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
SMake carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line fromcontact-
ing any object.
SKeepot hers away when making carburetor
adjustments.
SUse only recommended Poulan PRO"ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
SHave all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed byan au-
thorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

SMix and pour fuel outdoors.
SKeep away from sparks or flames.
SUse a container approved for fuel .
SDonot s moke orallow smokingnear fuel or
the unit.
SAvoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills.
SMove atleast 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
SStop engine and allow to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
SAlways store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

SAllow engine to cool before stori ng or trans-
porting in vehicle.
SEmpty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel l eft in the carbu-
retor bystarting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.
SStore unit and fuel in area where fuelvapors
cannotreach sparks or open flames from wa-
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
SStore unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-
dentally cause injury. The unit can be hung
by the tube.
SStore unit out of reach of children.
SAFETYNOTICE: E xposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhas been linked to blood vessel dam-
agein otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in ski n color or texture, or
loss of feeling in thefingers, hands , or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
ical attention. Ananti--vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of thes e prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the c ondi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Thisunit i s equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments ofCalif ornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equipped witha spark arresting screen. If you
operatei n aloc ale where such regulations ex-
ist, you are legally responsible f ormaintai ning
theoperati ng condition ofthese parts. Failure
to do so is a violation ofthe law. For normal
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend t hat your
muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho-
rized service dealer.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be
trimmed before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
canbe thrown by or become entangled inline.
Hard objects can damage the trimmer head
and be thrown causing serious injury.
SUse only for trimming,scal ping, mowingand
sweeping. Do not use foredgi ng, pruningor
hedge trimming.
SCut from your right to your left. Cutting on
left side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

WARNING: For each optional at-
tachment used, read entire instruction manu-
al before use and follow all warnings andi n-
structions in manual and on attachment.
WARNING: Ensure handlebar is
installed when using edger or brushcutter at-
tachments. Attachhandlebar above arrow on
safety label on the upper tube (engine end of
unit). If your edger or brushcutter attachment
doesnot include a handl ebar, a handlebar ac-
cessory kit (#530071451) is available from
your authorized service dealer.
Handlebar