Poulan ET17 Unit Safety, Cutting Safety, Maintenance Safety, Transporting and Storage

SDo not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank extension cord

to disconnect unit.

SUse cord retainer to prevent disconnection of extension cord from unit and possible damage to the unit due to plug movement (see ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD

TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERATION section).

SDo not use the unit if the switch does not turn the unit on and off properly. Repairs to the switch must be made by your autho-

rized service dealer.

SKeep the extension cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not expose

cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges. S To avoid the possibility of electric shock,

avoid body contact with any grounded con- ductor, such as metal fences or pipes.

S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on circuit or outlet to be used. Receptacles are avail- able having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

UNIT SAFETY

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.

SDo not repair unit yourself.

S Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) diameter recommended trimmer line (see USER RE- PLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section). Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

S Use specified trimmer spool. Make sure spool is properly installed and all parts are securely fastened.

SUse only Poulan PROr replacement parts and accessories as recommended.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect area to be cut. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or be- come entangled in cutting head.

SDo not overreach or stand on unstable sup- port. Keep firm footing and balance.

SKeep the cutting head below waist level. Do not raise handles above your waist. Cutting head can come dangerously close to your

body.

SKeep away from cutting head and spinning line.

S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming, 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 Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING: Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing mainte- nance, or when changing trimmer line.

S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep cutting line at proper length. Follow instructions for changing trimmer line.

SHave all service and maintenance not ex- plained in this manual performed by an au- thorized service dealer to avoid creating a

hazard.

SNever douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Clean unit and labels with a damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean,

and free from oil and grease.

SKeep the air vents clean and free of debris to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after each use.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use.

SCarry the unit with motor stopped.

S Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on underside of shield) cannot cause injury.

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.

DOUBLE INSULATION

CONSTRUCTION

This unit is double insulated to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of two separate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of grounding. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. No grounding means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding be added to this unit. As a result, the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt electrical outlet.

Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The double in- sulation system only provides added protec- tion against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING: All electrical repairs to this unit, including housing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qual- ified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be rec- ommended by the manufacturer. A double in- sulated appliance is marked with the words “double insulation” or “double insulated”. The symbol (square within a square) may also be marked on the appliance. Failure to have the unit repaired by qualified service person- nel can cause the double insulation construc- tion to become ineffective and result in seri- ous injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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