Poulan 545137277 Fuel Safety, Transporting And Storage, Line Trimmer Safety, Edger Safety

SKeep others away when making carburetor adjustments.

S Use only recommended Poulan PRO accessories and replacement parts.

S Have all maintenance and service not explained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

SMix and pour fuel outdoors.

SKeep away from sparks or flames. S Use a container approved for fuel.

S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills. S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap.

S Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Allow engine to cool; secure unit before storing or transporting in vehicle.

S Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.

SStore unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from

water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the shaft.

SStore unit out of reach of children. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure 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 abnor- mal 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 of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti--vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who oper- ate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the require- ments of California 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 with a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations ex- ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest- ing screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your

muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho- rized service dealer.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area 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.

S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge trimming.

SCut from your left to your right. Cutting on right 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 and in- structions in manual and on attachment.

WARNING: Ensure handlebar is installed when using edger or brushcutter at- tachments. Attach handlebar above arrow on safety label on the upper shaft (engine end of unit). If your edger or brushcutter attachment does not include a handlebar, a handlebar ac- cessory kit (#530071451) is available from your authorized service dealer.

Handlebar

EDGER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft.

SBlade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released. The blade can seriously cut

you or others.

SAllow blade to stop before removing it from the cut.

SThrow away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Replace parts that are cracked,

chipped, or damaged before using the unit. S Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when the engine is running or when cutting blade is moving.

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