Poulan 530085854 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Manual del Operador

Manuel de l’utilisateur

PP 176

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

DANGER:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc­ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.

A VERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de lefaire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Frigidaire Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907

WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

530085854 3/27/00

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

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!

is responsible for following unit and manual
instructions and warnings. Read entire Oper­ator’sManual before using unit! Be thorough­lyfamiliar with the controls and the proper use
of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to per­sons who read, understand, and follow unit
and manual instructions and warnings. Never
allow children to operate this unit.

Operator’s
Manual

DANGER:

flailing devices. Unit is designed for line trim­meruse only. Useof any other accessories or
attachments will increase the risk of injury.

WARNING:

jects violently.Youand others can beblinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protec­tion. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

Safety Glasses or similar eye protection

Boots

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

Always wear safety eye protection.

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Always wear long pants, long sleeves,

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boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg
guards is recommended. Do not go bare­foot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning
line.

When using gardening

Operator

Safety information
on the unit

Never use blades , wire or

Trimmer line throws ob-

Hazard Zone

50 ft.
(15 m)

Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure

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or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired,

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ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication.
Wear hearing protection if you use this unit

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for more than 1-1/2 hours per day.
Never start or run inside a closed room or

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building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Disconnect spark plug before performing

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maintenance except carburetor adjustments.
Look for and replace damaged or loose parts

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before each use. Look for and repair fuel
leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.
Replace trimmer head parts that are

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chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

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shown in this manual.
Make carburetor adjustments with lower

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end supported to prevent line from contact­ing any object.
Keep others awaywhen making carburetor

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adjustments.
Useonly recommended POULAN PRO ac-

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cessories and replacement parts.

FUEL SAFETY

Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

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Keep away from sparks or flames.

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Use a container approved for fuel.

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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

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the unit.
Wipe up all fuel spills.

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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

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fueling site before starting engine.
Stop engine and allow to cool before re-

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moving fuel cap.

CUTTING SAFETY

Useonly for trimming, mowing, and sweep-

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ing. Do not use for edging, pruning, or
hedge trimming.
Inspect the area before each use. Remove

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objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
etc.) which can bethrown byorbecome en­tangled in line. Hard objects can damage
trimmer head and be thrown causing seri­ous injury.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

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reach.
Keep all parts of your body away from spin-

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ninglineandmuffler.Keep engine belowwaist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
Cutting with the line on right side of the

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shield will throw debris away from the oper­ator.

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