Owner's Manual

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WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. You and others can be blinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses, boots, and leg
protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating
line.
Hazard Zone
Eye Protection
Boots
50 ft.
(15 meters)
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50
feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit
immediately .
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
trimmed before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can be thrown by or become entangled in line.
Hard objects can damage the trimmer head
and be thrown causing serious injury.
S Inspect unit before use. Replace damaged
parts. M ake sure all handles, guards, and
fasteners are in place and securely fas-
tened. Parts that are damaged must be re-
paired or replaced by an authorized service
dealer. These include head parts that are
cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other
part that is damaged.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach or use from unstable surfaces such as
ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
S Keep all parts of your body away from cut-
ting head and spinning line.
S Keep the cutting head below waist level. Do
not raise handles above your waist. Cutting
head can come dangerously close to your
body .
S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming, edg-
ing, scalping, and mowing. Do not force unit.
It will do the job better and with less risk of in-
jury at the rate for which it was designed.
S When using the trimmer attachment, keep
cutting line at proper length. Use only 0.080″
(2 mm) diameter Poulan brand line. Never
use wire, rope, string, etc.
S Install required shield properly before using
the trimmer attachment. Use only specified
trimmer head and spool; make sure it is
properly installed and securely fastened.
S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on
left side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator .
S Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) cannot cause injury.
S Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
S Have all service performed by a qualified
service dealer with the exception of the
items listed in the maintenance section of
this manual.
S Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures.
S Make certain the chain and/or cutting head
stops moving when trigger switch is re-
leased.
S When using the trimmer attachment,
keep c utting line at proper length. Us e
only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter Poulan
brand line. Never use w ire, rope, s t ring,
etc.
S Install required shield properly before using
the trimmer attachment. Use only specified
trimmer head and spool; make sure it is
properly installed and securely fastened.
S Never modify your unit in any way.
S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease.
S Keep oil cap, screws, and fasteners se-
curely tightened.
S Keep chain sharp and clean for better and
safer performance.
S Follow instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories and for changing trimmer
line.
S Check for damaged parts. Before further use
of the unit, a part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will op-
erate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service dealer unless otherwise
indicated elsewhere in the instruction manual.
S Use only recommended attachments and re-
placement parts to avoid creating a hazard
and/or voiding warranty.
S When not in use, the unit should be stored in a
dry, high or locked-up place out of the reach of
children.
S When storing unit, unplug from the power
source and use a bar sheath when appropri-
ate.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.
S Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of
the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.
S Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is
depressed.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel dama ge in otherwise
healthy people. If 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, discontinue the use