Poulan TE 450 manual Operator Safety, Unit / Maintenance Safety, Fuel Safety

WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following unit and manual instructions and warnings. Read entire Oper- ator’s Manual before using unit! Be thorough- ly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to per- sons who read, understand, and follow unit and manual instructions and warnings. Never allow children to operate this unit.

OPERATORS	SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL	ON THE UNIT

DANGER: Never use blades, wire or flailing devices. This unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accesso- ries or attachments will increase the risk of injury.

WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob- jects violently. You and others can be blinded/ injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protec- tion. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

Safety Glasses or similar eye protection

	Hazard Zone
	50 ft.
Boots
	(15 m)

Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit immediately.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact your Authorized Service Dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op- erating, or performing maintenance, on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should meet the require- ments of ANSI Z87.1.

SAlways wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended.

S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line.

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Se- cure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.

SBeing fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line.

S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or under the influ- ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

SWear hearing protection.

SNever start or run inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

SDisconnect the spark plug before perform-

ing maintenance (except carburetor adjust- ments).

S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good work- ing condition.

S Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit.

S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.

SUse only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter Poulan/ Weed Eater! brand line. Never use wire,

rope, string, etc.

SInstall required shield properly before using the unit. Use only specified trimmer head; make sure it is properly installed and se- curely fastened.

S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual.

S Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contact- ing any object.

SKeep others away when making carburetor adjustments.

SUse only recommended Poulan/Weed Eat- er! accessories and replacement parts.

SHave all maintenance and service not ex- plained in this manual performed by an au- thorized service dealer.

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.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.

S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before re- moving fuel cap.

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