Poulan 952711961 instruction manual Optional Attachments, Safety Rules, Operator Safety

OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated to ANSI B175.3--2003, “Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters -- Safety Requirements”. These combinations have been evaluated by Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc. (UL) and are conse- quently UL listed:

Powerhead model Attachments		Type
PP033	Trimmer head	TNG 7
	Brushcutter attachment	PP4000C

Cutting attachment / guard, part. no.

537419214 / 530071824

952711610

These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated to applicable ISO-- and EN safety requirement standards by the Swedish Machinery Testing Institute:

Attachments	Type	Part. no.
Edger attachment	PP1000E	952711607
Cultivator attachment	PP2000T	952711608
Blower attachment	PP3000B	952711609
Pruner attachment	PP5000P	952711612
Pruner attachment	PP5500P	952711672

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruction manual before using unit! Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and the prop- er use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read, understand, and will follow the instructions and warnings on the unit and in the manual. Never allow chil- dren to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION	SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL	ON THE UNIT

DANGER: Never use blades with line trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de- vices with any attachment. This unit (when used with supplied line trimmer attachment) is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories with line trimmer attach- ment will increase the risk of injury.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op- erating, or performing maintenance, on

your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87.

SAlways wear face or dust mask if operation

is dusty.

S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended.

S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line.

SSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with

loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.

SBeing fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line.

SStay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of al- cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.

SWear hearing protection.

SNever start or run inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.

SAlways keep engine on the right hand side

of your body.

SHold the unit firmly with both hands.

S Keep trimmer head (or other optional at- tachment) below waist level and away from all parts of your body. Do not raise engine above your waist.

SKeep all parts of your body away from muf- fler and spinning line (or other optional at- tachment). Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.

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