Poulan PPB3000B User Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

PPB3000B

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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

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

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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-

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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

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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 hairaboveshoulderlength.Secure

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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,

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

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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-

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

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

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

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

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Avoidspillingfueloroil. Wipe upfuelspills

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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.

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The powerheadmay have a polarized plug

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(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-

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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

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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

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does not turn the unit on and off properly.

Avoid a dangerous envi-

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Have the unit repaired by your authorized
service dealer.
Keeptheextension cord clearofoperatorand

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obstacles at all times. Do notexpose cordsto
heat, oil, water , or sharp edges.
Avoid any body contact with any grounded

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conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes, to
avoid the possib ility of electric sho c k. Don’t
handle plug or unit with wet hands.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If

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powerheadis not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water ,return it to your autho­rizedservice dealer for repair.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

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protectionshouldbeprovidedonthe circuit
oroutlettobe usedforthe powerhead. Re­ceptacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.

DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION

Y ourpowerhead should be double insulated
tohelpprotectagainstelectric shock. Double
insulation construction consists of two sepa­rate “layers” of electrical insulation insteadof
grounding. Tools and appliances built with a
double insulation system are not intended to
begrounded.Safetyprecautions must be ob­served when operating any electrical tool.
The double insulation system only provides
addedprotectionagainstinjury resulting from
an internal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING:

powerhead,includinghousing,switch, motor,
etc.,mustbediagnosedandrepairedby qual­ified service personnel. Replacement parts
foradoubleinsulated appliancemustbeiden­tical to the parts they replace. A doubleinsu­lated appliance is marked with the words
“double insulation” or “double insulated”.The
symbol
be marked on the appliance. Failure to have
the unit repaired by your authorized service
dealer can cause the double insulation con­struction to become ineffective and result in
serious injury.

(squarewithina square)mayalso

All repairs to an electric

BLOWER SAFETY

WARNING:

objects into blower housing to avoid serious
injury from the rotatingimpeller.

WARNING:

using the unit. 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.

Inspect attachment before each use for

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worn,loose,missing, ordamaged parts.Do
not useuntil unit is in proper workingorder.
Keep outside surfaces free from oil and

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fuel.
Never start or run engine inside a closed

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room, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Never puthandsor other

Inspect the area before

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not

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use in unventilated areas or where explo­sive vapors or carbon monoxide build--up
could be present.
Do not set unit on any surface except a

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clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc.couldbe pickedupby theair intake and
thrown out through discharge opening,
damagingunit, property,or causingserious
injury to bystanders or operator.
Do notoverreachorusefrom unstable sur-

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faces such as ladders,trees,steepslopes,
rooftops,etc. Keepfirm footingandbalance
at all times.
Never place objects inside the discharge

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opening; always direct the blowing debris
awayfrom people,animals,glass,andsolid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc.The forceofaircancauserocks, dirt,or
sticks to be thrownorto ricochet which can
hurt people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
Check air intake opening frequently. Keep

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vents and discharge opening free ofdebris
which can accumulate and restrict proper
air flow.
Never place any object in air intake opening

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as this could restrict properairflowandcause
damage to the unit.
Never useforspreadingchemicals, fertiliz-

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ers,or othersubstances whichmaycontain
toxic materials.
Toavoidspreadingfire,do notuse nearleaf

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or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
Wear hearing protection.

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Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

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MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

WARNING:

spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from
power source) before performing mainte­nance.

Have all maintenance other than the rec-

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ommendedproceduresdescribed in thein­struction manual performed by your autho­rized service dealer.
Always seeyourauthorizedservicedealerto

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replace adamagedimpeller. Parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any otherway canflyapartand cause seri­ous injury. Have damaged parts replaced
before using attachment.
Use only recommended Poulan PRO!re-

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placement parts; use of any other parts
may voidyourwarrantyand causedamage
to your unit.
Never douse or squirt the attachment with

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water or any other liquid.

TRANSPORTINGAND STORAGE

Hand carry the unit with the engine

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stopped.
Allow the powerhead and attachment to

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cool and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle.

Disconnect powerhead

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Storeunitandfuelin areawherefuelvapors

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cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
Store in a high, cool, dry, indoorareaout of

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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.

SPECIALNOTICE:

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
swellin g. Prolonged use in cold weath er has
been linked to blood vessel damage in other-

Exposure to vibrations

wise healthy people.If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain,loss of strength, change inskin
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
theseproblems.Users whooperatepower tools
on a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition andthecondition
of this tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY

Y our attachment is fully assembled; no as­sembly is necessary.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR BLOWER ATTACHMENT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
BLOWERATTACHMENT. Comparethe illustrationswithyour unittofamiliarize yourselfwiththe
location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Hanger

Shaft

Air Intake Opening

Blower Discharge
Opening

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OPERATING THE COUPLER

Y our powerhead is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to be
installed. The optional attachments are:

Edger PPB1000E.....................

Cultivator PPB2000T..................

Brushcutter PPB4000C................

WARNING:

erheadspark plug(ordisconnectpowerhead
frompowersource)beforeremovingorinstal­ling attachments.

Always disconnect pow-

MODEL:

REMOVINGATTACHMENT
CAUTION:

tachments, place the unit onaflat surface for
stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.

Lower
Attachment

Whenremovingor installingat-

Upper Shaft

Coupler

LOOSEN

3. Pushtheattachmentintothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.

4. Beforeusingtheunit,tightenthe knobse­curely by turning clockwise.

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER

Anattachmenthanger is providedforstorage
whenattachmentis notinuse. Toinstallhang­er on attachment:

1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach­ment (if present) and discard.

2. Press and hold the locking/release but­ton.

3. Push hanger onto the attachment until
the locking/release button snaps into the
hole.

OPERA TING POSITION

ALWAYS WEAR:

Eye Protection

TIGHTEN

2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release

Button

Lower Attachment

3. While securely holding the upper shaft,

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT

1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-

2. Positionlocking/release buttonof attach-

Coupler

pull the attachment straight out of the
coupler.

ment (if present) and discard.
ment into guide recess of upper shaft

coupler.

Coupler

Upper

Shaft

Primary Hole

Locking/
Release

Button

Knob

Upper Shaft

Guide Recess

Attachment

WARNING:

using the unit. 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.
Use your blower attachment for:

Sweeping deb ris or grass clippings from

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driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
Blowing grass clippings, straw,or leaves into

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piles, or remo ving debris from cor n ers,

around joints, or between bricks.
Control air flow by directing the blower dis­charge opening down or to one side. Always
work away from solid objects such as walks,
large stones, vehicles, and fences.
Clean corners by starting incorners andmoving
outward. This will help prevent an accumulation
of debris which could fly into your face.
Be careful when working near plants. The force
of the air could damage tender plants.

Inspect the area before

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow­erheadfrompowersource) beforeperforming
maintenance.

Always stop unit anddis-

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PARTS

Housing Screws

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STORAGE

WARNING:

steps after each use:

Allow attachment to cool before storing or

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transporting.
Store in a high, cool, dry, indoorareaout of

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reach of children.

Perform the following

LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.

warrants to the original purchaser that each
new

PoulanPRO!

tachment is freefrom defects in material and
workmanship and agrees torepair orreplace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
product or attachment as follows from the
original date of purchase.

2 YEARS

household purposes.

90 DAYS

commercial, professional, or income produc­ing purposes.

30 DAYS

purposes.
Thiswarrantyis nottransferableanddoesnot
coverdamageor liability causedbyimproper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use
of accessories and/or attachments not spe­cifically recommended by

HOMEPRODUCTS, INC.,

tionally, this warranty does not cover tune­ups, spark plugs, filters, cutting line, or rotat­ing head parts that will wear and require re­placement with reasonable use during the
warranty period. This warrantydoes not cov­er predelivery setup or normal adjustments
explained in the instruction manual.

-- Parts and Labor, when used for

-- Parts and Labor, when used for

--Parts andLabor, if used for rental

brandgasolinetoolor at-

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!!

ELECTROLUX

forthis tool. Addi-

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND LABELS

After each use, inspect complete unit for

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looseordamagedparts. Cleanthe unitand

labels using a dampclothwithamild deter-

gent.

Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

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SEASONALSTORAGE

Prepareattachment forstorage atend ofsea­sonor ifit will notbe usedfor30 daysormore.
Ifyourblower attachmentis to bestored fora
period of time:

Clean the entire unit.

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Inspect attachment for any loose or dam-

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aged parts. Tighten any loose screws.

Replace any damaged, worn or broken

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parts.

At the beginning of the next season, use

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only freshfuel having thepropergasolineto

oil ratio.

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THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX­PRESSLYSTIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA­TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIEDWAR­RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON­SEQUENTIALDAMAGES,SOTHEABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLYTOYOU.
Thepolicyof

UCTS, INC.,

products. Therefore,

PRODUCTS, INC.,

change, modify, or discontinue models, de­signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice or obliga­tion to any purchaser.

ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

is to continuously improve its

ELECTROLUX HOME

reserves the right to

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