Poulan Pro Pro Trim 530087984, Pro Trim PT 17 Operator's Manual

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W ARNING:

ReadandfollowallSafetyRulesandOperatingInstructionsbefore
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

Leaelmanualdeloperadorysigatodaslasadvertencias einstruc­ciones deseguridad. Elno hacerlopuede resultaren lesionesgra­ves.

A VERTISSEMENT:

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

Operator’s Manual

Manual del Operador

Manuel de L ’utilisateur

Frigidaire Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907

WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

530087984 2/15/00

Please do not return unit to retailer.
Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.
Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant.

1-800-554-6723

www.poulan.com

PRO TRIM

PT 17

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2

SAFETY RULES

W ARNING: When using gardening ap-

pliances,basic safetyprecautionsshouldal­ways befollowedtoreducetheriskoffireand
serious injury. Read and follow all instruc­tions.

This powerunitcanbe dangerous!Operator
isresponsible forfollowing instructionsand
warningsonunitandinmanual.Readentire
Operator’s Manualbeforeusingunit!Bethor­oughly familiarwiththecontrolsandtheprop­eruseoftheunit.Restricttheuseofthis unit
topersons whoread,understand, andfollow
instructions and warnings on unit and in
manual.Neverallowchildrentooperatethis
unit.

Safetyinformationontheuni

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Operator’s Manual

DANGER:Never useblades, wire, orflail-

ingdevices.This unitisdesignedforlinetrim­meruseonly.Useofanyother accessoriesor
attachments will increase the risk of injury.

W ARNING:Trimmer line throws objects

violently. Y ou and others can be blinded/in­jured.Wearsafetyglassesandlegprotection.
Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

SafetyGlasses orsimilar eyeprotection

Boots

Hazard Zone

50 ft.

(15 m)

Keep children, bystanders,and animals50
feet(15meters)away.Ifapproachedstopunit
immediately.
Ifsituations occurwhich arenot coveredin
this manual,usecareandgood judgement.If
you need assistance, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer or call
1-800-554-6723.

OPERA TOR SAFETY

S Always wear safety eye protection.
S Always wear long pants, long sleeves,

boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg
guardsisrecommended.Donotgobare­footor wearsandals.Stayclearofspinning
line.

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Se-

cure orremove looseclothing orclothing
withlooselyhangingties, straps,tassels,
etc.They canbe caughtin movingparts.

S Donotoperatethis unit whenyou aretired,

ill, upset,or under theinfluence ofalcohol,
drugs, or medication.

S Wear hearingprotectionif youuse thisunit

for more than 1-1/2 hours per day.

S Neverstartorruninsideaclosedroomor

building.Breathingexhaustfumescankill.

S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

S Disconnectthesparkplugbeforeperform-

ingmaintenanceexceptcarburetoradjust­ments.

S Look for and replace damaged or loose

parts before eachuse. Lookfor andrepair
fuelleaks beforeuse.Keepingoodworking
condition.

S Replace trimmer head parts that are

chipped,cracked,broken,ordamagedin
any other way before using the unit.

S Makesureunitisassembledcorrectlyas

shown in this manual.

S Make carburetor adjustments with lower

endsupportedtopreventlinefromcontact­ing any object.

S Keepothersawaywhenmakingcarburetor

adjustments.

S UseonlyrecommendedPoulanraccesso-

ries and replacement parts.

FUEL SAFETY

S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Donotsmokeor allowsmokingnearfuelor

the unit.

S Wipe up all fuel spills .
S Moveatleast10feet(3meters)away from

fueling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before re-

moving fuel cap.

CUTTING SAFETY

S Useonlyfor trimming,mowing,andsweep-

ing.Donotusefor edging,pruningorhedge
trimming.

S Inspecttheareabeforeeachuse.Remove

objects (rocks, brokenglass, nails,wire,
etc.) whichcanbethrownbyorbecomeen­tangled in line. Hardobjects candamage
the trimmer head and be throwncausing
serious injury.

S Keepfirmfootingandbalance.Donotover-

reach.

S Keepallparts ofyourbodyaway frommuf-

fler and spinning line. Keep enginebelow
waistlevel.Ahotmufflercancauseserious
burns.

S Cutting on left sideof theshield willthrow

debris away from the operator.