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SUse only in daylight or good artificial light.
SUse only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

SDisconnect the spark plug before perfor m-
ingmaintenanc e except carburetor adjust-
ments.
SLook for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuelleaks before us e. Keep in good working
condition.
SReplace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
SMaintainunit acc ording to recommended pro-
cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
SUse only 0.080″(2 mm) diameter Poulan
PRO brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
SInstallrequired shield pr operly before using
the unit. Useonly specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed andse-
curely fastened.
SMake sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
SMake carburetor adjustments with low er
endsupported to prev ent line fromc ontact-
ingany object.
SKeepothers away when making c arburetor
adjustments.
SUse only recommended Poulan PRO ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
SHave all maintenance and service not ex-
plainedin this manual perfor med by an au-
thorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

SMix and pour fuel outdoors.
SKeep away froms parks or flames.
SUse a container approved for fuel.
SDonot smok e orallow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
SAvoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills.
SMoveat leas t 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
SStop engine and allow to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
SAlways store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

SAllowengine to cool before s toring or trans-
porting in vehicle.
SEmptyt he fuel tank before storing or trans -
portingthe unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-
retorby s tarting the engine and letting itrun
until it stops.
SStore unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannotrea chs parks or open flames from wa-
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
SStore unit so line limiterblade c annotacc i-
dentallyc ause injury. The unit can behung
by the shaft.
SStore unit out of reach of children.
WARNING: The engine ex haust
from this product contains chemicals known
tothe State of California to c ause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vib rations
through prolonged use of gasoline power ed
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, los s of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinuet he
use of this tool and seek medical att ention. An
anti--vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Userswho oper -
atepower tool s on a continual and regular bas is
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the conditionof this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unitis equipped
witha temperature limiting muffler and spark ar-
resting screen which meets the requirements of
CaliforniaC odes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. f orest
land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota,N ew Jersey, Oregon, and Washing-
ton require by law that many internal combus-
tionengines be equippe d with a spark arresting
screen. If you operate in a locale where such
regulations exist, you are legally respons ible for
maintaining the operating condition of these
parts. Failureto do so is aviolation of the law.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require any s er-
vice. Af ter 50 hours of use, we rec ommend that
your muffler be serviced or replaced by anau-
thorized service dealer.

LINE TRIMMERSAFETY

WARNING : Inspect the area to be
trimmed before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
canbe thrown by or bec omeentangled in line.
Hard objects can damage the trimmer head
and be thrown causing serious injury.
SKeep others including children, animals, by-
standers, and helpers at least 50 feet ( 15me -
ters) away. Bystanders s hould be encour-
aged to wear safety glasses. S top engine
immediately if you are approached.
SUse only for trimming, scalping, mowingand
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
SCut from your right to your left. Cuttingon
leftside of the s hield will throw debris away
from the operator.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

WARNING : For each optional at-
tachmentused, read entire instruc tion manu-
al before use and follow all warnings and in-
structions in manual and on attachment.
WARNING : Ensure handlebar is
installed when using brushcutter attachmen t.
Attach handlebar above arrow on safety label
on the upper shaft (engine end of unit). If your
brushcutter attachment does not include a han-
dlebar,a handlebar ac cessory k it (#530071451)
is available from your authorized serv ice dealer.