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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

SDisconnect the spark plug before perfor m-
ingmaintenanc e except carburetor adjust-
ments.
SLook for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuelleaks before us e. Keep in good working
condition.
SReplace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
SMaintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
SUse only 0.080″(2 mm) diameter Poulan
PRObr and line. Nev er use wire, rope, st ring,
etc.
SInstallrequired shield pr operly before using
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
SMake sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
SMake carburetor adjustments with low er
endsupported to prev ent line fromc ontact-
ingany object.
SKeepothers away when making c arburetor
adjustments.
SUse only recommended Poulan PRO ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
SHave all maintenance and service not ex-
plainedin this manual perfor med by an au-
thorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

SMix and pour fuel outdoors.
SKeep away froms parks or flames.
SUse a container approved for fuel.
SDonot smok e orallow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
SAvoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills.
SMoveat leas t 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
SStop engine and allow to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
SAlways store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

SAllowengine to cool before s toring or trans-
porting in vehicle.
SEmptyt he fuel tank before storing or trans -
portingthe unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-
retorby s tarting the engine and letting itrun
until it stops.
SStore unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannotrea chs parks or open flames from wa-
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
SStore unit so line limiterblade c annotacc i-
dentallyc ause injury. The unit can behung
by the shaft.
SStore unit out of reach of children.
SAFETYNOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
handtools could c ause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhas been linked to blood vessel dam-
agein otherwise healthy people. I f symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinuethe use of this tool and seek med-
icalat tention. An ant i--vibrationsys tem does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closelytheir physical c ondition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the r equire-
mentsof California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equippedwith a spark arresting screen. Ifyou
operatein a locale where suc h regulations ex-
ist,you are legally responsible for maintaining
theoperating condition of these parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowneruse, the muffler and s park arrest-
ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
mufflerbe s erviced or replaced by an autho-
rized service dealer.

LINE TRIMMERSAFETY

WARNING : Inspect the area to be
trimmed before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
canbe thrown by or bec omeentangled in line.
Hard objects can damage the trimmer head
and be thrown causing serious injury.
SUse only for trimming, scalping, mowingand
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
SCut from your right to your left. Cutting on
leftside of the s hield will throw debris away
from the operator.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

WARNING : For each optional at-
tachmentused, read entire instruc tion manu-
al before use and follow all warnings and in-
structions in manual and on attachment.
WARNING : Ensure handlebar is
installed when using edger or brushcutter at-
tachments. At tach handlebar above arrow on
safety label on the upper shaft (engine end of
unit).If y our edger or brushcutter attachment
doesnot include a handlebar, a handlebar ac-
cessory kit (#530071451) is available from
your authorized service dealer.
Handlebar