Poulan PPB4000C User Manual

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
BLOC---MOTEURS ÉLECTRIQUES

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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:

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.

530164694

FRANÇAIS

12/8/03

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

DANGER!

can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause
serio us or evenfatal injury.

Alwayswearappropriateearprotection,eye protectionand headprotection.

This brushcutter

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
andserious injury. Readandfollowallinstruc­tions. Failuretodoso can result in serious in­jury.

DANGER

This unit can cause serious injury in-

gerous!

cluding amputation or blindness to the opera­tor and others. The warnings and safety
instructions in thismanualmustbefollowedto
provide reasonable safety and efficiency in
using the unit. The operator is responsible for
followingthe warningsandinstructions in this
manual and on the unit. Read the entire in­structionmanualbeforeassembling andusing
theunit! Restrict theuse ofthisunitto persons
who read, understand, and follow the warn­ingsandinstructionsinthis manual andon the
unit. Never allow children to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

When using gardening

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This powertool canbedan-

SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT

Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the brushcutter.

WARNING:

throw objects violently. Youcan be blinded or
injured. Wear eye and leg protection.

ALWAYS WEAR:

Eye
Protection

Leg
Guards

Boots

WARNING:

obje c ts. Blade /trimmerline canthrow obje cts vi­olently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keep
people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

Blade/trimmer line can

Thrown

objects

Haza rd zone for throw n

Hazard Zone

Neveruse flailing devices.

DANGER

DANGER:

away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
Keeppeopleandanimals 50feet (15meters)
away.

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Blade can thrust violently

50 Feet

(15 Meters)

WARNING:

as a fastening device for the blade.

Do not use trimmer head

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WARNING:

spin after throttle is released or engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw ob­jects or seriously cut you if accidentally
touched.Stoptheblade by contacting the left
hand side of coasting blade with material al­ready cut.

Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material.

OPERATOR SAFETY

Dressproperly.Alwayswearsafety glasses

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or similar eye protection when operating,or
performing maintenance on your unit(safe­ty glasses are available). Eye protection
should be marked Z87.
Always wear face or dust mask if operation

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is dusty.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long

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sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearingsafety
leg guards is recommended.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go

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barefootor wearsandals. Stayclearofspin­ning line/blade.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or

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remo veloose clothing and jewelryorclot hing
with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
Being fully covered also helps protect you

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from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line/blade.
Stayalert.Do notoperate unitwhenyou are

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tired,ill, upsetorunder influence ofalcohol,
drugs, or medication. Watchwhat you are
doing; use common sense.
Wear hearing protection.

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Never start or run the engine inside a closed

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room or building. Breat hing exhaust fumes
can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

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Always use the handlebar and a properly

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adjusted shoulder strap when using brush­cutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).

The blade continues to

UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY

WARNING:

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

Look for and replace damaged or loose

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parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good
working condition.
Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

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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.
Maint ain the un it accor ding to recommend ed

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procedures. Keep the blade sharp. Never use
flailingdevices, wire, rope, string, etc.

Disconnect powerhead

Use only specified blade; make sure it is

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properly installed and securely fastened.
Never start engine with clutch shroud re-

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moved. Theclutch canfly offand cause se­rious injury.
Be sure blade stops turning when engine

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idles.
Makecarburetoradjustmentswiththelower

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end supported to prevent the blade from
contactingany object.Hold theunit byhand;
do not use the shoulder strap for support.
Keepothersaway when making carburetor

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adjustments.
Use only recommended Poula nPRO!ac-

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cessories and replacement parts.
Have all maintenance and service not ex-

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plained in this manual performed by an au­thorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

Mix andpour fuel outdoors.

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Keep away from sparks or flames.

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Use a container approved for fuel.

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Do notsmoke orallow smoking near fuel or

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the unit or while using the unit.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

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spills before starting engine.
Move atleast 10feet(3 meters)away from fu-

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elingsitebefore star t ing engine.
Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-

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moving fuel cap.
Removefuel cap slowly.

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CUTTINGSAFETY

WARNING:

beforeeachuse. Removeobjects (rocks,bro­ken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can
bethrownor becomeentangledinthe bladeor
trimmer line.

Keepothers including children, animals, by-

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standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away.Stopthe engine immediately
if you are approached.
Always keep engine on the right--hand side

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of your body.
Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

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Keepfirm footingandbalance. Do notover-

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reach.
Keepblade/trimmer headbelow waist level.

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Do not raise powerhead engine above your

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waist.
Keepall parts of your body away from spin-

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ning line/blade and muffler.
Cut from your left to your right. Cuttingon

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the right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

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TRANSPORTINGAND STORAGE

Stopthe powerheadenginebeforecarrying

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unit.
Keep muffler away from your body.

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Allow engine to cool and secure unit before

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storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank beforestoring or trans-

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portingthe unit.Use upfuel left in thecarbu­retor by starting the engine andletting it run
until it stops.
Storeunitand fuel in an area where fuelva-

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pors cannot reach sparks or open flames

Inspecttheareato be cut

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from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally

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cause injury.
Store unit indoors, out of reach of children.

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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
handtools could cause blood vessel ornerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
peoplepronetocirculation disorders orabnor­mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather

Exposureto vibrations

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents for the following:

Brushcutter attachment

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Handlebar (with clamp and knob)

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Handlebar clamp base (with spacer tabs)

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Shoulder strap

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Upper shoulder strap clamp

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Lowershoulderstrapclamp(with spacertabs)

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Handlebar clamp screws (4)

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Shoulder strap clamp screws (2)

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4--point weed blade (assembled on brush-

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cutter attachment)

Largenutfor installing blade

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Retainingwasher

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Cupped washer

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Metal shield (assembled on brushcutterat-

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tachment)
Trimmer head

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Plastic shield

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Wing nut (screwed onto plastic shield)

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Attachment hanger

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Hex wrench

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WARNING:

peat all steps to ensure your unit is properly as­sembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam­aged parts.

Ifyou nee dassistanceorfindthatpa r ts

NOTE:

are missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.

TOOLSREQUIRED

Hex wrench (provided)

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INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER
ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:

tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.

Coupler

If received assembled, re-

When removing or installin g at-

LOOSEN

has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people.If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
changeinskin color or texture, or loss of feel­ing inthefingers, hands,or joints,discontinue
theuse ofthistool andseekmedicalattention.
An anti-vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Users who
operatepowertoolson acontinual andregular
basis must monitor closely their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

2. Removetheshaft cap from thebrushcut­ter attachment (if present).

3. Position locking/release button ofattach­ment into guide recess of coupler.

4. Pushthe attachmentintothe coupleruntil
thelocking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.

5. Beforeusing theunit,tightenthe knobse­curely by turning clockwise.

Coupler Primary Hole

Upper

Shaft

WARNING:

lease button is locked in the primary hole and
the knob is securely tightenedbeforeoperat­ing the unit.

Makesurethe locking/re-

Locking/

Release

Button

Guide Recess

Lower

Attachment

HANDLEBARASSEMBLY

DANGER:

serious injury,thebarrier portion ofthehandlebar
must be installed as shown on the upper shaft of
the powerhead to provide a barrier between op­erator and the spinning blade. Attach shaft
clamp above arrow on safety warning decal on
theuppershaft (powerhead endofunit). Ensure
handlebar is positioned on handlebar clamp be­tween the arrows on the handlebar decal.

NOTE:

spacer tabs attached. These tabs are pro­vided to adapt this attachment for use with
powerheads that have a 1"diameter upper
shaft(theshaftclampwill nottightendownse­curely on the 1"diameter upper shaft without
using these spacer tabs). The tabs must be
broken off completely before use and placed
over the screw holes on the clamp base.
These tabs are not needed for powerheads
with a 7/8"upper shaft.

RISK OF CUT .

The shaft clamp base has four

To avoid

TIGHTEN

Knob

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