Poulan GHT 225, GHT 195 instruction manual Safety Rules

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.

DANGER: THIS POWER TOOL CAN

BE DANGEROUS! This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in us- ing this unit. The operator is responsible for fol- lowing the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this tool.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

SRead your instruction manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operat-

ing the unit.

DRestrict unit to users who understand and will follow all warnings and safety rules in this manual and on the unit.

PLAN AHEAD

WARNING: Inspect area before start- ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can rico- chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

DAlways wear eye protection when operating, servicing, or performing maintenance on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to prevent brush or debris from being thrown or ricochet- ing into eyes and face which can result in blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protec-

tion should be marked Z87.

D Wear hearing protection when using this unit.

DSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth- ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas- sels, etc. They can be caught in moving

parts.

DStay alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influence

of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

D Keep children, bystanders, and animals away from work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 m) when starting or operating unit.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

DEliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in- cluding smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is

mixed, poured, or stored.

DMix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an approved, marked container for all fuel

purposes.

DDo not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit.

DDo not fill fuel tank while engine is running. D Make sure the unit is properly assembled

and in good operating condition.

D Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills before starting the engine.

DMove at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fuel and fueling site before starting engine. D Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE--Blade

moves momentarily after the trigger is re- leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma- terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position, the spark plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has stopped moving before removing jammed material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting blade.

D Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until unit is in proper working order.

DKeep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel. D Never start or run engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes

can kill.

D Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or where explosive vapors or carbon monoxide build up could be present.

D Do not overreach or use from unstable sur- faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at all times.

D Do not raise unit above your shoulders; the cutting blade can come dangerously close to your body.

D Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting blade.

D Keep the cutting blade and air vents free from debris.

D Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

DHave all maintenance other than the rec- ommended procedures described in the in- struction manual performed by an autho-

rized service dealer.

D Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjust- ments.

D Do not use a cutting blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Have worn or damaged parts re- placed by an authorized service dealer.

DUse only recommended Weed Eater→ cut- ting blades and replacement parts; use of any other parts may void your warranty and

cause damage to your unit.

DEmpty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use

up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and letting it run until it stops.

DHand carry the unit with the engine stopped and the muffler and cutting blade away from your body.

DAllow engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and secure the unit before storing or trans- porting it in a vehicle.

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