UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance except car- buretor adjustments.
S Inspect entire unit before each use. Re- place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and se- curely fastened.
S Maintain the unit according to recom- mended procedures.
SThrow away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged before using
the unit.
S Use only recommended Poulan replace- ment parts and accessories. Never use wire, rope, string, flailing devices, etc.
S Be sure blade stops turning when engine idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST- MENTS).
SRemove the blade before making carbure- tor adjustments. Hold the unit by hand. Do not make carburetor adjustments from the
blade side of the unit.
SKeep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
SNever start the unit with the clutch housing
removed. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex- plained in this manual performed by your Au- thorized Service Dealer.
S If product strikes a foreign object follow these steps: stop unit, disconnect spark plug lead, inspect for damage, and repair any damage before resuming operation of the unit.
EDGING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft.
S Keep others including children, animals and bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the unit immediate- ly if you are approached.
SHold the unit firmly with both hands.
SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach.
SAlways keep the wheels in contact with the ground.
SKeep all parts of your body away from the
blade and muffler.
S Always push the unit slowly over the ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.
SDo not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex- plained in this manual. USE
structions. Do not abuse product. Do not use product in rain or wet locations. Never allow children to operate the product. Nev- er allow adults to operate the product with- out proper instructions.
SDISCONNECT (UNPLUG) SPARK PLUG LEAD: when not in use, before servicing, cleaning and the like, before changing ac-
cessories.
STo reduce the risk of fire, do not allow ex- cessive grass, leaves, or grease to accu- mulate on the unit.
S Objects struck by the cutting blade can cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to edging or trimming.
SNever operate the product without guards, plates, or other protective devices in place.
FUEL SAFETY
SMix and pour fuel outdoors.
SKeep away from sparks or flames. S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit or while using the unit.
S Make sure the unit is properly assembled and in good operating condition.
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fu- eling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re- moving fuel cap.
S Do not store the unit with fuel in the fuel tank. Use up fuel left in the carburetor and fuel lines by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
SDo not grasp or hold exposed blade. S Stop unit before leaving work area.
S Allow unit to cool, run fuel out of the fuel tank, and secure unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
S Before storing, use up fuel left in the carbu- retor by starting the unit and letting it run un- til it stops. Always allow the unit to cool be- fore storage.
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va- pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally cause injury.
S Store product indoors, out of the reach of children.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, contact your nearest Authorized Service Dealer or call
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