Poulan Pro BP400 Manual De Instrucciones página 2

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nWARNIN_.i:
Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
• 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
will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual.
_WARNING:
Inspect area before start-
ing unff. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can nca-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
• Use your unit as a blower for:
• Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
• Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves
into piles, around joints, or between bncks.
PLAN AHEAD
• Always wear eye protection when operating,
sewicing, or performing maintenance on untt.
Wearing eye protection will help to prevent
rocks or debris from being blown or ricochet-
ing into eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protec-
tion should meet the requirements of ANSI
Z87.1.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
• Always wear respirator or tace mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.
• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth-
ing with loosely hanging straps_ ties, tas-
sels, etc. They can be caught m moving
parts.
• Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-
set, or if you are under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals
away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
10 meters when starting or operating unit.
Do not pc nt the blower nozzle n the direc-
tion of people or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-
cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use
an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
• Make sure the unit is properly assembled
and in good operating condition.
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills
before starting engine.
• Move at least I0 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine,
• Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
• Inspect unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.
• Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.
• Never start or run engine inside a closed
room, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• To avoid static electricity shock, do not
wear rubber gloves or any other insulated
gloves while operating unit.
• DO not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc. could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out through discharge opening,
damaging unit, property, or causing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use
in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
• Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-
faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and bal-
ance at all times.
• Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away from people, animals, glass, and solid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can
hurt people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
• Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install blower tubes.
• Check air intake opening and all blower
tubes frequently, always with engine
stopped and spark plug disconnected.
Keep vents and discharge tubes free of de-
bris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.
• Never place any object in the air intake open-
ing as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
• Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-
ers, orother substances which maycontain
toxic materials.
• To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
• Use only for iobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
• Have all maintenance other than the rec-
ommended procedures described in the in-
struction manual performed by an Autho-
rized Service Dealer.
• Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
• Use only recommended Poulan PRO ® re-
placement parts; use of any other parts
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