Poulan PP125 Hedge Trimmer Safety, Pole Pruner Safety, Cover in place and properly secured

WARNING: Inspect the area to be cultivated before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard and sharp objects such as rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.

S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines. If heavy contact occurs, stop the engine and inspect the unit for damage.

SNever operate the cultivator without the tine

cover in place and properly secured.

SKeep the tines and guard clear of debris. S After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair

before restarting.

S Disconnect attachment from the drive engine before cleaning the tines with a hose and water to remove any build--up. Oil the tines to prevent rust.

S Always wear gloves when servicing or cleaning the tines. The tines become very sharp from use.

S Do not run unit at high speed unless cultivating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position, the spark plug wire is discon- nected, and the blade has stopped moving be- fore removing jammed material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting blade.

Blades move	Allow blades to stop
momentarily	before removing
after the	them from the cut.
trigger is
released.

WARNING: Inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

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

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

SKeep the cutting blade and air vents clear of debris.

POLE PRUNER SAFETY

WARNING: The reciprocating blade/ rotating chain can cause severe injury. In- spect the unit before use. Do not operate unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade or dull chain. Keep away from the blade/chain.

WARNING: The reciprocating blade/ rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. To pre- vent serious injury, always stop engine and ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis- connect spark plug, and wear gloves when changing or handling the blade or chain.

WARNING: A coasting blade/rotat- ing chain can cause injury while it continues to move after the engine is stopped. Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade/chain has completely stopped moving. Keep hands, face and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade or chain when it is moving.

WARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protec- tion when operating this unit with a pole prun- er attachment.

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not use more than one boom extension with a pole pruner attachment.

WARNING: Keep the pruner away from power lines or electrical wires.

S Only use for pruning limbs or branches overhead up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.

S Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit at high speed when not pruning.

SAlways stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another.

S If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired by an authorized service dealer before attempting further operations. Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken.

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