Poulan 810 EPT Important Warnings And Safety Instructions, Identification Of Symbols, Plan Ahead

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

DANGER! This unit can be dangerous! Careless or im- proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand the instruction manual before using the unit.

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being cut.

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using an electric pruner or any other electric garden- ing appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec- tric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be fol- lowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire instruction manual before assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children. Always dis- connect unit from power source when not in use, before making repairs or adjustments, and when changing accessories and attachments such as bar, chain, or trimmer line. Nonconforming re- placement components or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and pos- sible injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only accessories and replacement parts as recom- mended. Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments).

WARNING: Because a pruner is a
high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety
precautions must be observed to reduce the
risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of	INSTRUCTION	SAFETY INFORMATION
this tool can cause serious or even fatal injury.	MANUAL	ON THE UNIT
PLAN AHEAD	S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed
S Read this manual carefully until you com-	safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fit-
pletely understand and can follow all safety	ting clothing; heavy, long pants, and long
rules, precautions, and operating instructions	sleeves; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye
before attempting to use the unit.	protection such as non-fogging, vented
S Restrict the use of your unit to adult users	goggles or face screen; an approved safety
who understand and can follow safety rules,	hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
precautions, and operating instructions found	mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular us-
on the unit and in this manual. Never allow	ers should have hearing checked regularly as
children to operate this unit. Close attention	motor noise can damage hearing. Secure hair
is necessary when used near children.	above shoulder length. Secure or remove

loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.

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