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SWearhearing pr otection.
SNever start or run the engine inside a
closedroom or building. Breathing ex haust
fumes can kill.
SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
SAlways use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see
ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY
WARNING: Stop unit and disconnect
the spark plug before performing mainte-
nance (except carburetor adjustments).
SLook for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good
working condition.
SThrow away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
SMaintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keepblade shar p. Keep c ut-
ting lineat the pr oper length.
SUse only PoulanPR O®brand replacement
line. N ever use wire, rope, string, etc.
SInstall required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line
trimmer use.
SUse only specified blade or trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
SNever start engine with clutch shr oud re-
moved.The clutch c an fly off and cause s e-
rious injury.
SBesure blade or trimmer head stops turning
when engine idles.
SMakec arburetor adjustments with the low-
er end supported to prevent blade or trim-
mer line from contacting any object. Hold
unitby hand; do not use the s houlders trap
for support.
SKeepothers away when making c arburetor
adjustments.
SUse only recommended Poulan PROrac-
cessories and replacement parts.
SHave all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by your 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 or while using the unit.
SAvoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills before starting engine.
SMoveat leas t 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
SStop engine and allow it to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
SEmptyt he fuel tank before storing or trans -
porting the unit. U se up fuel leftin t hec ar-
buretor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
SStore unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switch es,
furnaces, etc.
SAlways store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTINGSAFETY
WARNING : Inspect the area to be
cutbefore eac h use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which
can be thrown or become entangled in the
blade or trimmer head.
SKeep others including children, animals,
bystanders, andhelper s at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Stop engine immediately if
you are approached.
SAlways keep engine on the right--handside
of your body.
SHold the unit firmly with both hands.
SKeepfirm footing and balance. Do not ov er-
reach.
SKeep blade or trimmer head below waist
level. Do not raise engineabove your waist.
SKeep all parts of your body away from
blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en-
gineis running. A hot muffler can cause s e-
rious burns.
SCut from your left to your right. Cut ting on
right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light.
SUse only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTINGAND STORAGE
SStop the unit before carrying.
SKeep muffleraw ay from your body.
SAllowthe engine to c ool and secure the unit
beforestoring or transporting it in a vehicle.
SEmpty the fuel tank before storing or tr ans-
portingthe unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-
retorby s tarting the engine and letting itr un
until it stops.
SStore unit so the blade orline limiter blade
cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit
can be hung by the shaft.
SStore unit out of reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline power ed
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged us e in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, los s of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the
use of this tool and seek medical att ention. An
anti--vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper -
atepower tool s on a continual and regular bas is
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the conditionof this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Thi s unit is equipped
witha temperature limiting muffler and spark ar-
resting screen which meets the requirements of
CaliforniaC odes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. f orest
land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota,N ew Jersey, Oregon, and Washing-
ton require by law that many internal combus-
tionengines be equippe d with a spark arresting