Poulan HT17 user manual

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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
HT14/HT17/HT19/HT22
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WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instruc-
ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respe

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SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electric hedge trim- correct polarized extension cord. A polar- mers, basic safety precautions should always ized extension cord will require the use of a be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into shock, and personal injury. Read all instruc- the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the tions. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet,

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trimmer. Receptacles are available hav- S Keep all parts of body away from blades. ing built-in GFCI protection and may be S Use unit properly. Use only for jobs ex- used for this measure of safety. plained in this manual. S Inspect entire unit, including guards, be- S Use only in daylight or good artificial light. fore each use. Have damaged parts re- MAINTENANCE SAFETY placed by a qualified service dealer. S Maintain unit according to recommended Make sure all fasteners are in place and proced

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ASSEMBLY S Place the assist handle on the unit. CARTON CONTENTS Hedge Trimmer Assist Handle Assist Handle Screw Nut Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts. NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. S Insert screw through assist handle and If you receive your unit assembled, check motor housing. each step to be sure your unit is properly assembled. Follow all safety information in Screw the manual and on unit. ASSIST HANDLE ATTACHMENT WARNING:

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OPERATING YOUR UNIT Operating S Squeeze switch to operate your unit. To Position turn off the unit, release the switch. S Read important safety instructions be- fore operating. S Hedge trimmer is not to be used to cut stems greater than 3/8 inch thick. S When operating the unit, keep the exten- sion cord behind the trimmer; never drape it over the hedge being trimmed. MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use

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SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY S Forcing blade into ma- Cutting blades S Cut at a slower pace. stop under a terial being cut. S Blades clogged with load or do not S Clean debris from blades. debris. move when S Unit not plugged in. switch is S Plug unit into a 120 volt outlet. S Circuit breaker off. pressed. S Turn on breaker. S None of the above. S Contact your Service Dealer. NEED ASSISTANCE? NEED SERVICE PART? Call 1-800-554-6723. Contact your dealer/place of purchase. LIM