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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