Poulan 530163735 instruction manual Identification Of Symbols, Safety Rules, Plan Ahead

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

DANGER! This pruner can be dangerous! Careless or im- proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand the instruction manual before using the pruner.

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being cut.

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making re- pairs except carburetor adjustments.

Because a pruner is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must be ob- served to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious or even fatal injury.

PLAN AHEAD

S Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to use the unit.

SRestrict the use of your pruner to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found on the unit and in this manual.

INSTRUCTION	SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL	ON THE UNIT

Hearing	Safety Hat
Protection	Eye
	Protection

Snug

FittingHeavy Duty

ClothingGloves

Safety	Safety Chaps
Shoes

SKeep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running.

SKeep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near when starting or operating the pruner.

HAZARD ZONE

S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy, long pants, and long sleeves; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as engine noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.

2

50 feet

(15 meters)

DANGER: Do not

use near electrical wires or power lines. Keep pruner at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from all power lines.