Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
ELECTRIC POWERHEADS
NO ESTA DISEÑADO PARA EL USO CON
CABEZAS DE MOTOR ELÉCTRICO
NON CONÇU POUR L’USAGE AVEC
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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
PPB4000C
DANGER:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury .
PELIGRO:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
DANGER:
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. T out défaut de le
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
530164264 11/ 5/0 3
FRANÇAIS
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
DANGER! This brushcutter
can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
DANGER: This power tool can be dan-
gerous! This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety
instructions in this manual must be followed to
provide reasonable safety and efficiency in
using the unit. The operator is responsible for
following the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit. Read the entire instruction manual before assembling and using
the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons
who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the
unit. Never allow children to operate this unit.
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the brushcutter.
WARNING: Blade/trimmer line can
throw objects violently. You can be blinded or
injured. Wear eye and leg protection.
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
Protection
Leg
Guards
Boots
WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown
objects. Blade/trimmer line can throw objects violently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keep
people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
Thrown
objects
Hazard Zone
DANGER: Never use flailing devices.
DANGER: Blade can thrust violently
away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters)
away.
50 Feet
(15 Meters)
WARNING: Do not use trimmer head
as a fastening device for the blade.
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WARNING: The blade continues to
spin after throttle is released or engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously cut you if accidentally
touched. Stop the blade by contacting the left
hand side of coasting blade with material already cut.
Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material.
OPERATOR SAFET Y
S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses
or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing maintenance on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection
should be marked Z87.
S Always wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
S Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety
leg guards is recommended.
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line/blade.
S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing
with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
S Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line/blade.
S Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are
tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication. Watch what you are
doing; use common sense.
S Wear hearing protection.
S Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap when using brushcutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect powerhead
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before performing maintenance.
S Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good
working condition.
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
S Maintain the unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep the blade sharp. Never use
flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc.
S Use only specified blade; make sure it is
properly installed and securely fastened.
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury.
S Be sure blade stops turning when engine
idles.
S Make carburetor adjustments with thelower
end supported to prevent the blade from
contacting any object. Hold theunit by hand;
do not use the shoulder strap for support.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended Poulan PRO® ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit or while using the unit.
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills before starting engine.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fu-
eling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
S Remove fuel cap slowly.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut
before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can
be thrown or become entangled in the blade or
trimmer line.
S Keep others including children, animals, by-
standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Stop the engine immediately
if you are approached.
S Always keep engine on the right--hand side
of your body.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
S Keep blade/trimmer head below waist level.
S Do not raise powerhead engine above your
waist.
S Keep all parts of your body away from spin-
ning line/blade and muffler.
S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
the right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop the powerhead engine before carrying
unit.
S Keep muffler away from your body.
S Allow engine to cool and secure unit before
storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
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S Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally
cause injury.
S Store unit indoors, out of reach of children.
If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. If you
need assistance, call 1--800- -554- -6723.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents for the following:
S Brushcutter attachment
S Handlebar
S Handlebar mounting bracket for 1″ shaft
S Handlebar mounting bracket for 7/8″ shaft
S Bracket cover (2)
S Shoulder strap
S Upper shoulder strap clamp
S Lower shoulder strap clamp (with spacer tabs)
S Handlebar bracket screws (4)
S Shoulder strap clamp screws (2)
S 4--point weed blade (assembled on brush-
cutter attachment)
S Large nut for installing blade
S Retaining washer
S Cupped washer
S Metal shield (assembled on brushcutter at-
tachment)
S Trimmer head
S Plastic shield
S Wing nut (screwed onto plastic shield)
S Attachment hanger
S Hex wrench
WARNING: If received assembled, re-
peat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find that parts
are missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S Hex wrench (provided)
INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER
ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
When removing or installing at-
Coupler
LOOSEN
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue
the use of this tool and seek medical attention.
An anti-vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Users who
operate power tools on a continual and regular
basis must monitor closely their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2. Remove the shaft cap from the brushcutter attachment (if present).
3. Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of coupler.
4. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
5. Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
WARNING: Make sure the locking/re-
lease button is locked in the primary hole and
the knob is securely tightened before operating the unit.
Locking/
Release
Button
Guide Recess
Lower
Attachment
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
DANGER:RISK OF CUT. Toavoid se-
rious injury, the barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed as shown on the upper
shaft of the powerhead to provide a barrier between operator and the spinning blade. Attach
handlebar mounting bracket above arrow on
safety warning decal on the upper shaft (powerhead end of unit). Ensure handlebar is positioned on mounting bracket at the end of the
arrow on the handlebar decal.
NOTE: Two mounting brackets are included
with this attachment. Both brackets are provided
to adapt this attachment for use with powerheads that have either a 1″ (2.5 cm) diameter or
a7/8″ (2.2 cm) diameter upper shaft. The cor-
rect bracket must be used to ensure that the
handlebar is mounted securely to the upper
shaft before use.
TIGHTEN
Knob
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