WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob- jects violently. You and others can be blinded/ injured. Wear safety glasses, boots, and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Eye Protection
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
SHave all service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section of
this manual.
S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures.
SMake certain the chain and/or cutting head stops moving when trigger switch is re-
leased.
S When using the trimmer attachment, keep cutting line at proper length. Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter Poulan
Boots
HazardZone
50 ft.
(15 meters)
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.
SNever modify your unit in any way.
SKeep the handles dry, clean, and free from
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit immediately.
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.
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.
SUse only in daylight or in good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments).
oil and grease.
S Keep oil cap, screws, and fasteners se- curely tightened.
SKeep chain sharp and clean for better and
safer performance.
SFollow instructions for lubricating and chang- ing accessories and for changing trimmer
line.
SCheck for damaged parts. Before further use of the unit, a part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will op- erate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service dealer unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the instruction manual.
SUse only recommended attachments and re- placement parts to avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding warranty.
SWhen not in use, the unit should be stored in a
dry, high or
S When storing unit, unplug from the power source and use a bar sheath when appropri- ate.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use.
SCarry the unit with motor stopped.
SStore unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.
SDo not hang unit so that the trigger switch is
depressed.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use
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