Poulan 530164260 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

PPB3000B

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lirelemanueld’instructionsetbienrespectertouslesavertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530164260

FRANÇAIS

11/5/03

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Readyour instruction manual carefully until

you completely understand and can follow all warningsandsafety rules beforeoperating this attachment. Restrict useofthisattachmenttouserswho

understandandwill followallwarningsand safety rules in this manual.

Failure to follow all

PLAN AHEAD

WARNING:

Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

Always wear eye protection when operat-

ing, servicing, or performing maintenance onthisattachment.Wearing eye protection will helptopreventrocks 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

barefoot or wear sandals. Always wear respirator or face mask when

working with unit in dusty environments. Secure hairaboveshoulderlength.Secure

or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill,

upset,or if youareundertheinfluenceofalcohol, drugs, or medication. Keep children, bystanders, and animals

away from work area a minimum of 30 feet (10meters)whenstartingor operatingunit. Do not point blower discharge opening in the direction of people or pets.

FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)

Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame(in-

cluding smoking, open flames, or work that cancause sparks)intheareas wherefuel is mixed, poured, or stored. Mix andpour fuel in an outdoor area; store

fuel inacool,dry,well ventilatedplace;use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the unit. Make sure the attachment is properly as-

sembled and in good operating condition. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.

Avoidspillingfueloroil. Wipe upfuelspills

before starting engine. Moveatleast 10feet(3 meters)awayfrom

fuel and fueling site before starting engine. Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

Inspect area before use.

ELECTRICALSAFETY (for electric powerheads)

WARNING:

ronment. Toreducethe risk of electrical shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the possibilityof electrical shock. Do nothandleextension cord plug or unit with wet hands.

Use only a voltage supply as shown on the

nameplate of the powerhead. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in

presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use

in unventilated areas or where dust or explosive vapors can buildup To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use

extension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor appliances. The electrical ratingofthe cordmustnotbe less than the rating of the unit. The cord must be marked with the suffix “W-A” (in Canada, “W”). Make sure your extension cord is in goodcondition. Inspect extension cord beforeuseand replace ifdamaged.An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Ifin doubt,usethe nextheavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. Do not use multiple cords.

The powerheadmay have a polarized plug

(one blade is wider thanthe other); if so, it will require theuseofa polarized extension cord. Theapplianceplug will fitintoapolarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If theplug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will requiretheuseofa polarizedwalloutlet. This plugwill fitintothe polarizedwall outletonly oneway. Ifplugdoesnotfitfullyinto thewall outlet,reversetheplug. If it still does notfit, contact a qualified electrician to install the properwall outlet. Donotchangetheequipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way. Do notattemptto repair unit. Inspect theinsu-

lation and connectors on the powerhead and extension cord before each use. If there is any damage, do not use until damage is repaired by your authorized service dealer. Do not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord

as a handle,close a dooroncord,orpull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heatedsurfaces.Donotunplug by pullin goncord. To unplug,g r aspth eplug,not the cord. Do not use the powerhead if the switch

does not turn the unit on and off properly.

Avoid a dangerous envi-

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