Safety Rules; Know Your Unit - Poulan P200C Manual De Instrucciones

IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
WARNING:
be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating
blades. Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver toward the front of the unit to release the latch
while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand.
When using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to pick up dry
material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not
vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc., to avoid severe dam-
age to the impeller.
use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or
work that can cause sparks).
not touch the muffler, muffler guard, or surrounding surfaces, or allow
combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
WARNING:
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

S Read your instruction manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow
all warnings and safety rules before operat-
ing the unit.
Restrict unit to users who understand and
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will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual.
WARNING:
ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
WARNING:
blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler
side facing away from your body and clothes.
Use your unit as a blower for:
Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
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driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into
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piles, around joints, or between bricks.
Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine must
WARNING:
Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or
WARNING:
The muffler is very hot during and after use. Do

SAFETY RULES

Failure to follow all
Inspect area before start-
While vacuuming or
Use your unit as a vacuum for:
Picking up dry material such as leaves,
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grass, small twigs, and bits of paper.
For best results during vacuum use, operate
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your unit at high speed.
Move slowly back and forth over the mate-
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rial as you vacuum. Avoid forcing the unit
into a pile of debris as this can clog the unit.
Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above
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the ground for best results.
PLAN AHEAD
Always wear eye protection when operat-
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ing, servicing, or performing maintenance
on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to
prevent rocks or debris from being blown or
ricocheting into eyes and face which can
result in blindness and/or serious injury.
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go
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barefoot or wear sandals.
Always wear respirator or face mask when
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working with unit in dusty environments.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
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Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all other parts of the body away from openings
and moving parts. Hair, jewelry, loose cloth-
ing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps,
ties, tassels, etc., can be caught in moving
parts.
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