Poulan 530164693 Save These Instructions, Edging Safety, Transporting And Storage, Blades move

EDGING SAFETY				S	Always push the unit slowly over the ground.
	WARNING: Inspect the area to be				Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the
					terrain, large roots, etc.
edged before each			use. Remove objects	S	Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex-
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)					plained in this manual. Use only for edging.
which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap					Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or wet
around the shaft.					locations.
S	Keep others including children, animals, by-			S	To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow exces-
	standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 me-				sive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate
	ters) away. Stop the unit immediately if you				on the attachment.
	are approached.			S Objects struck by the cutting member can
S	Hold the unit firmly with both hands.				cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn
S	Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-				should always be carefully examined and
	reach or stand on unstable surfaces.				cleared of all objects prior to edging.
S Always keep the wheel in contact with the				S	Never operate without blade shield in place.
	ground.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
	blade and muffler.
			Thrown		WARNING:
			Objects		Blades can throw objects violently.
	Safety				D You can be blinded or injured.
		Boots			D Wear safety glasses and boots.
	Glasses
					WARNING:
					Hazard zone for thrown objects.
					D Blades can throw objects violently.
					D Others can be blinded or injured.
					D Keep people and animals 50 feet
					(15 m) away.
Blades move			Allow blades to stop		WARNING:
momentarily			before removing them		Blades move momentarily after the
after the			from the cut.
					trigger is released.
trigger is
					D The blades can seriously cut you or
released.
					others.
					D Allow blades to stop before
					removing them from the cut.
					WARNING:
					Read Instruction Manual.
					D Follow all warnings and instructions.
	Instruction		Safety Decals		D Failure to do so can result in
	Manual				serious injury.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE				SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
S	Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.			tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-
S	Stop powerhead before leaving work area.			ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
S	Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool before			nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
	storing or transporting it in a vehicle.			joints of people prone to circulation disorders
S	Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors			or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
	cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-			weatherhas been linked to blood vessel dam-
	ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-			age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
	naces, etc.			occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
S Store attachment so blade cannot accidental-				strength, change in skin color or texture, or
	ly cause injury.			loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
S	Store attachment indoors, out of reach of			discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
	children.			ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
If situations occur which are not covered in				not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-

this manual, use care and good judgment. If	lems. Users who operate power tools on a
	continual and regular basis must monitor
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
	closely their physical condition and the condi-
	tion of this unit.
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