Poulan 545117550 Line Trimmer Safety, Vacuum Safety, Pruner Safety Reciprocating Blade

WARNING: Use of any other attach- ments not recommended in this manual may in- crease the risk of injury to persons, fire, or elec- trical shock. Use of attachments not covered under the list of recommended attachments in this manual have not been evaluated for use with this powerhead by Underwriters Laborato- ries (see RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS).

WARNING: This unit is not designed for use with a brushcutter attachment.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

DANGER: Never use blades with line trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de- vices with any attachment. Use of any other accessories with line trimmer attachment will increase the risk of injury.

WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob- jects violently. You and others can be blinded/in- jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

Eye Protection

S When using the trimmer attachment, keep cutting line at proper length. Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter Poulan brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

SInstall required shield properly before using the trimmer attachment. Use only specified trimmer head and spool; make sure it is

properly installed and securely fastened.

SCut from your right to your left. Cutting on

left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.

SStore the unit so the line limiter blade (on underside of shield) cannot cause injury.

VACUUM SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect area before starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob- jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

S Never place objects inside the vacuum tube(s). Always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.

S Never run unit without the proper equip- ment attached. When using your unit as a vacuum, always install vacuum tube(s).

Boots

HazardZone

50 ft.

(15 meters)

SCheck air intake opening or vacuum tube(s) frequently, always with engine stopped and unit disconnected from power source. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can ac- cumulate and restrict proper air flow.

PRUNER SAFETY (RECIPROCATING BLADE)

Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop unit immediately if ap- proached.

WARNING: Inspect the area to be trimmed before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury.

SInspect unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and fasteners are in place and securely fas- tened. Parts that are damaged must be re- paired or replaced by an authorized service dealer. These include head parts that are

cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other part that is damaged.

SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.

SKeep all parts of your body away from cut- ting head and spinning line.

SKeep the cutting head below waist level. Do

not raise handles above your waist. Cutting head can come dangerously close to your body.

SUse unit properly. Use only for trimming, edg- ing, scalping, and mowing. Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less risk of in- jury at the rate for which it was designed.

WARNING: The reciprocating blade can cause severe injury. Inspect the unit be- fore use. Do not operate unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade.

WARNING: Keep away from the blade.The reciprocating blade is sharp. Do not touch. To prevent serious injury, always stop en- gine and ensure blade has stopped moving, dis- connect unit from power source, and wear gloves when changing or handling the blade.

WARNING: A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to move after the engine is stopped. Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade has completely stopped mov- ing. Keep hands, face and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is moving.

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