Poulan Pro PP333 - Manual (Page 16)

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WARNING:
Falling objects can
cause severe head injury. Wear head protec-
tion when operating this unit with a pole prun-
er attachment.
WARNING:
To prevent serious injury,
do not use more than one boom extension with
a pole pruner attachment.
WARNING:
Keep the pruner away
from power lines or electrical wires.
S
Only use for pruning limbs or branches up
to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
S Do not operate the unit faster than the
speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit
at high speed when not pruning.
S Always stop the unit when work is delayed
or when walking from one cutting location to
another.
S If you strike or become entangled with a
foreign object, stop the engine immediately
and check for damage. Have any damage
repaired by an authorized service dealer
before attempting further operations.
Discard blades that are bent, warped,
cracked or broken.
S Stop the unit immediately if you feel excessive
vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect
thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage
before continuing. Contact an authorized
service dealer for repair or replacement of
affected parts as necessary.
SNOW THROWER SAFETY
WARNING:
Keep hands and feet
away from the rotor when starting or running
the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor
with the engine/motor running. Stop engine
and disconnect spark plug before unclogging
snow or debris from discharge chute or when
adjusting vanes.
WARNING:
Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could be
thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri-
ous injury or blindness.
WARNING:
Inspect the area where
the unit is to be used. Remove objects that
could be thrown or damage the unit. Some
objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be
alert for the possibility.
S
Direct material discharge away from glass
enclosures, automobiles, etc.
S Do not run engine at high speed while not
removing snow.
S Be attentive when using the snowthrower,
and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards.
S Make sure the rotor will spin freely before
attaching the snowthrower to the powerhead.
S If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen
ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before
attempting to operate under power.
S Keep the rotor clear of debris.
S Do not throw snow near other people. The
snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing injury.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect spark plug and inspect
the snowthrower for damage and repair if
necessary before restarting unit.
S Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
S Never attempt to use the snowthrower on a
roof.
S Never operate the snowthrower near
window wells, dropoffs, etc.
S Never discharge snow onto public roads or
near moving traffic.
S Clear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution when
changing directions. Never clear snow
from steep slopes.
S Let snowthrower run for a few minutes after
clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.
S Look behind and use care when backing up.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in reverse.
S Know how to stop quickly.