Poulan Pro 530164253 User manual

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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PPB100
For Occasional Use Only
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
104 Warren Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 530164253 12/30/03
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UL CLASSIFIED PRODUCT NOTICE
Only thefollowingGasolinePoweredCombinationGardeningAppliancepowerheadmodels
andtheirrespectiveattachmentshavebeenClassifiedbyUnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.,in
accordancewith the applicable safety requirements.
Powerhead including trimmer attachment PPB100...........................
Optional blower attachment PPB3000B.........................................
Optional brushcutterattachment PPB4000C...................................
The following attachment is Listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories,Inc., in accordance with
ULStandard1602,“Gasoline--Engine--Powered,Rigid--CuttingMember,EdgersandEdge--
Trimmers.”
Optional edger attachment PPB1000E.........................................
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening
appliances,basic safety precautionsmust al-
ways befollowed to reducetherisk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instruc-
tions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is
responsible for following instructions and warn-
ings on unit andin manual. Read entire instruc-
tion manual before using unit! Be thoroughly fa-
miliarwiththecontrolsandtheproper use ofthe
unit. Restrict theuse of this unit to persons who
have read, understand, and will follow the
instructions and warnings on the unit and in the
manual. Never allow children to operate this
unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DANGER: Neverusebladeswithline
trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de-
vices with any attachment. This unit (when
usedwithsuppliedlinetrimmerattachment)is
designedforline trimmeruseonly.Use ofany
other accessories with line trimmer attach-
mentwill increase the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. You and others can be blinded/in-
jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.
Eye Protection
Boots
HazardZone
50 ft.
(15 m)
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away. Stop unit immediately if ap-
proached.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
youneedassistance,contactyourauthorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
SDress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when op-
erating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
SAlways wear faceor dustmask if operation
is dusty.
SAlways wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots,andgloves. Wearingsafety
leg guards is recommended.
SAlways wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
SSecurehairaboveshoulderlength. Secure
or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
SBeing fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
SStay Alert. Do not operate this unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use common
sense.
SWear hearing protection.
SNever start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathingexhaustfumes cankill.
SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
SAlways keep engineon the right hand side
of your body.
SHold the unit firmly with both hands.
SKeep trimmer head (or other optional at-
tachment) below waist level andawayfrom
all parts of your body. Do not raise engine
above your waist.
SKeepall partsofyour body away from muf-
fler and spinning line (or other optional at-
tachment). Keep enginebelow waist level.
A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
SKeepfirmfootingandbalance. Donotover-
reach or use from unstable surfaces such
as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops,
etc.
SUse only in daylight or goodartificial light.
SUse only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).

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UNIT / MAINTENANCESAFETY
SDisconnect the spark plug before perform-
ing maintenance except carburetoradjust-
ments.
SLook for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuelleaks beforeuse.Keepingoodworking
condition.
SReplace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
SMaintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
SUse only 0.080!(2 mm) diameter Poulan
PRO"brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
SInstall requiredshieldproperlybeforeusing
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
SMake sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
SMake carburetor adjustments with lower
end supportedto preventline fromcontact-
ing any object.
SKeepothers awaywhen makingcarburetor
adjustments.
SUse only recommendedPoulan PRO"ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
SHave all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performedby an au-
thorized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
SMix and pour fuel outdoors.
SKeep away from sparks or flames.
SUse a container approved for fuel.
SDo notsmoke or allow smokingnear fuelor
the unit.
SAvoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills.
SMove atleast 10feet(3meters) awayfrom
fueling site before starting engine.
SStop engine and allow to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
SAlways store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
TRANSPORTINGAND STORAGE
SAllow enginetocoolbeforestoringortrans-
porting in vehicle.
SEmpty the fueltank before storing or trans-
portingtheunit.Useupfuelleftin thecarbu-
retor by starting the engineandletting itrun
until it stops.
SStore unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
SStore unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-
dentally cause injury. Theunitcan behung
by the shaft.
SStore unit out of reach of children.
SAFETYNOTICE:Exposure tovibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
handtools could causebloodvessel ornerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhasbeenlinked tobloodvesseldam-
ageinotherwisehealthypeople. Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinuetheuseofthistoolandseekmed-
ical attention. An anti--vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical conditionand thecondi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperaturelimiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
mentsofCaliforniaCodes4442and4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equippedwithasparkarrestingscreen. Ifyou
operateinalocalewheresuchregulationsex-
ist, youarelegallyresponsibleformaintaining
theoperatingconditionoftheseparts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowneruse,themufflerandsparkarrest-
ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho-
rized service dealer.
LINE TRIMMER SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
trimmed before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
canbethrownbyorbecomeentangledinline.
Hard objects can damage the trimmer head
and be thrown causing serious injury.
SUse only for trimming, scalping, mowing and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
SCut from your right to your left. Cutting on
left side ofthe shield will throw debrisaway
from the operator.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
WARNING: For each optional at-
tachment used, read entire instruction manu-
al before use and follow all warnings and in-
structions in manual and on attachment.
WARNING: Ensure handlebar is
installed whenusing edgeror brushcutter at-
tachments. Attachhandlebarabovearrowon
safety label on theupper shaft (engine endof
unit). If your edger or brushcutterattachment
doesnotincludeahandlebar,ahandlebarac-
cessory kit (#530071451) is available from
your authorized service dealer.
Handlebar

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EDGER SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.
SBlade rotates momentarily after the trigger
is released. The blade can seriously cut
you or others.
SAllow blade to stop before removing it from
the cut.
SThrow away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged beforeusing the unit.
SDo not attempt to remove cut material nor
hold material to be cut when the engine is
running or when cutting blade is moving.
SAlways keepthewheel anddepthadjusting
skid in contact with the ground.
SAlways push the unit slowly over the
ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,
holes in the terrain,large roots, etc.
SAlways usethe handlebarwhenusingedg-
er attachment.
BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect area before
starting unit. Remove all debris and hardob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. thatcan
ricochet,bethrown,or otherwisecauseinjury
or damage during operation.
SDo not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc., could be picked up by the air intake
andthrownoutthroughdischarge opening,
damagingunit,property,orcausingserious
injury to bystanders or operator.
SNever place objects inside the blower
tubes, vacuum tubes or blower outlet. Al-
ways direct the blowing debris away from
people, animals, glass, and solid objects
such as trees,automobiles, walls, etc. The
forceofaircancauserocks,dirt,orsticksto
be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt
people or animals, break glass, or cause
other damage.
SNever run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install blower tubes.
SCheck air intake opening, blower tubes or
vacuum tubes frequently, always with en-
gine stoppedand spark plugdisconnected.
Keep vents anddischarge tubesfree ofde-
bris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.
SNeverplaceanyobjectinairintakeopening
as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damageto the unit.
SNever useforspreadingchemicals, fertiliz-
ers,orothersubstanceswhichmaycontain
toxic materials.
SToavoidspreadingfire,donotusenearleaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
BRUSHCUTTERSAFETY
DANGER: Blade can thrust violently
away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
WARNING: Donotusetrimmerhead
as a fastening device for the blade.
WARNING: The blade continues to
spin after the throttle is releasedor engineis
turned off. The coasting blade can throw ob-
jects or seriously cut you if accidentally
touched. Stop the blade by contacting the
right handsideofthe coastingbladewithma-
terial already cut.
Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material.
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
cut beforeeachuse.Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be
thrown or become entangled in the blade or
trimmer line.
SThrow away and replace blades that are
bent,warped,cracked,brokenordamaged
in any other way.
SInstall requiredshieldproperlybeforeusing
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use.

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WARNING: Only use brushcutterat-
tachments that provide a metal shield with
proboscis nose.
Proboscis
nose
SUseonlyspecifiedbladeandmakesureitis
properly installed and securely fastened.
SCut from your left to your right. Cutting on
the right side of the shield will throwdebris
away from the operator.
SAlways use the handlebar and a properly
adjustedshoulderstrapwithblade(seeAS-
SEMBLYinstructionsinbrushcutterattach-
ment instruction manual).
CULTIVATOR SAFETY
WARNING: Rotatingtinescancause
seriousinjury. Keepawayfrom rotatingtines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug before unclogging tines or making re-
pairs.
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
cultivatedbeforestartingtheunit. Removeall
debris and hard and sharp objects such as
rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.
SAvoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-
curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit
for damage.
SNeveroperatethecultivatorwithoutthetine
cover in place and properly secured.
SKeep the tines and guard clear of debris.
SAfter striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine,disconnectthesparkplugandinspect
thecultivatorfordamage. Repairbeforere-
starting.
SDisconnect attachment from the drive en-
gine before cleaning the tines with a hose
and water to removeany build--up. Oil the
tines to prevent rust.
SAlways wear gloves when servicing or
cleaning the tines. The tines becomevery
sharp from use.
SDo not run unit at high speed unless culti-
vating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade
moves momentarily after the trigger is re-
leased. Do not attemptto clear away cut ma-
terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure
the switch is in the OFF position, the spark
plug wire is disconnected, andthe blade has
stopped moving before removing jammed
materialfromthecuttingblade. Donotgrabor
hold the unit by the cutting blade.
Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.
Blades move
momentarily
after the
trigger is
released.
WARNING: Inspect the area before
startingthe 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.
SDo not use a cutting blade that is bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in
any other way. Have worn or damaged
parts replaced by your authorized service
dealer.
SAlways keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
SKeepthecuttingbladeandairventsclearof
debris.
POLE PRUNER SAFETY
WARNING: Thereciprocatingblade/
rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-
spect the unitbeforeuse. Do notoperateunit
withabent,crackedordullbladeordullchain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.
WARNING: Thereciprocatingblade/
rotatingchain is sharp. Do nottouch. Topre-
vent serious injury, always stop engine and
ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis-
connect spark plug, and wear gloves when
changing or handling the blade or chain.
WARNING: A coasting blade/rotat-
ingchaincancauseinjurywhileitcontinuesto
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain
proper control of the unit until the blade/chain
has completely stopped moving. Keep
hands, face and feet at a distance from all
movingparts. Donotattempttotouchorstop
the blade or chain when it is moving.
WARNING: Falling objects can
causesevereheadinjury. Wearheadprotec-
tion whenoperatingthis unit with a pole prun-
er attachment.

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WARNING: To prevent serious inju-
ry, do notuse morethan one boom extension
with a pole pruner attachment.
WARNING: Keep the pruner away
from power lines or electrical wires.
SOnly use for pruning limbs or branches up
to 4 inches in diameter.
SDo not operate the unit faster than the
speedneededto prune. Do notrun theunit
at high speed whennot pruning.
SAlways stop theunit whenwork is delayed
orwhenwalkingfromonecuttinglocationto
another.
SIfyoustrikeorbecomeentangledwithafor-
eign object, stop the engine immediately
and check for damage. Have any damage
repaired by an authorized service dealer
before attempting further operations. Dis-
card blades that are bent, warped,cracked
or broken.
SStop the unitimmediately if you feel exces-
sive vibration. Vibrationis asign oftrouble.
Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or
damage before continuing. Contact an au-
thorized service dealer for repair or re-
placement of affected parts as necessary.
SNOW THROWER SAFETY
WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the rotor when starting or running
the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor
with the engine/motor running. Stop engine
anddisconnect spark plug beforeunclogging
snowor debris from dischargechute orwhen
adjusting vanes.
WARNING: Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could be
thrownintotheeyesandfaceandcauseseri-
ous injury or blindness.
WARNING: Inspect the area where
the unit is to be used. Remove objects that
could be thrown or damage the unit. Some
objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be
alert for the possibility.
SDirect material discharge away from glass
enclosures, automobiles, etc.
SDo not run engine at high speed while not
removing snow.
SBe attentive when using the snowthrower,
and stay alert for holes in the terrain and
other hidden hazards.
SMake sure the rotor will spin freely before
attaching the snowthrower to the power-
head.
SIftherotorwill notrotatefreelyduetofrozen
ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before
attempting to operate under power.
SKeep the rotor clear of debris.
SDo not throw snow near other people. The
snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing injury.
SAfter striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine,disconnectsparkplugandinspectthe
snowthrowerfor damage and repair if nec-
essary before restarting unit.
SNever operatethesnowthrowernearglass
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
SNeverattemptto use thesnowthrowerona
roof.
SNever operate the snowthrower near win-
dow wells, dropoffs, etc.
SNever discharge snowonto public roads or
near moving traffic.
SClear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution when
changing directions. Never clear snow
from steep slopes.
SLetsnowthrowerrunforafewminutesafter
clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.
SLook behind and use care when backing
up. Exercisecautiontoavoidslipping orfal-
ling, especially when operatingin reverse.
SKnow how to stop quickly.

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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeatall steps toensure yourunitis properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue onmuffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION: Wheninstalling trimmerattach-
ment,placetheunitonaflatsurfaceforstabil-
ity.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Shipping
protector
2. Remove shipping protectorfromcoupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer
attachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release buttonofattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5. Pushtheattachmentintothecoupleruntil
the locking/release buttonsnaps into the
primary hole.
6. Beforeusingtheunit,tightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft Locking/
Release
Button Lower
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
andthe knobis securely tightenedbeforeop-
eratingtheunit. Allattachmentsaredesigned
to be used in the primary hole.
For optional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-
ment instruction manual.
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-
tion from therisk of thrown objects to theopera-
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper
orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIM-
MER illustration in OPERATION section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shielduntil boltpassesthroughhole
in bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Wing
Nut
Bracket
Line Limiter Blade
ADJUSTINGTHE ASSIST HANDLE
WARNING: Whenadjustingtheassist
handle, besureitremains abovethe safetylabel
andbelowthemarkorarrowontheshaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.

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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THISINSTRUCTION MANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOURUNIT.
Compare the illustrations with yourunit tofamiliarize yourself with thelocation ofthe various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Line Limiter
Blade
Primer Bulb
Assist Handle
Starter
Handle
Choke
Lever
Shield
Trimmer
Head Shaft
Muffler
ON/OFF Switch
Coupler
Throttle Trigger
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.
PRIMER BULB
ThePRIMERBULBremovesairfromthecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you tostart theengine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.Aftertheengineattemptsto start,move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has started, move the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE position.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sureto readthefuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you donot understandthe safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling. HELPFUL TIP
Toobtainthecorrectoilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
synthetic oil is recommended.Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container. Once oil is
addedtogasoline,shakecontainermomentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and follow thesafety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol)canattractmoisturewhichleadsto
separationandformationofacids duringstor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
ofanenginewhileinstorage. Toavoidengine
problems, empty the fuel system beforestor-
agefor 30 days or longer. Drainthe gas tank,
starttheengineandletit rununtilthefuellines
andcarburetorareempty.Usefresh fuelnext
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleanerproductsinthefueltankorpermanent
damagemay occur. See the STORAGE sec-
tion for additional information.

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HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
STo stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
SIf engine does not stop, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE position.
ON/OFF Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: Avoid any contact with
the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
HELPFUL TIP
If your enginestill does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
Starting Position
Muffler
Choke
Lever
Starter Handle
Primer Bulb
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. MoveON/OFF switch tothe ONposition.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by
aligning lever with position shown on de-
cal (see illustration below).
Choke
position
decal
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine soundsas ifit is tryingto start,butdo
not pull rope more than 6 times.
7. As soonasenginesounds as if it is trying
to start, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE by aligning lever with position
shown ondecal (see illustration below).
Choke
position
decal
8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine
doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF
CHOKE position), move the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position and press the
primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the
throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2
more times. Move the choke lever to the
HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter
rope until the engine runs, but no more than
6 pulls. If the engine doesn’t start, repeat
procedure 2 additional times.
NOTE: If engine still doesn’t start, it is
probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A
FLOODED ENGINE.
9. Oncetheenginestarts,allowittorun10se-
conds, then move the choke lever to OFF
CHOKE by aligning lever with position
shown on decal (see illustration below). Al-
low the unit to run for 30 more seconds at
OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle
trigger. NOTE: If engine dies with the
choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position,
movethe choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position and pull the rope until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls.
Choke
position
decal
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. MoveON/OFF switch tothe ONposition.
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
the engine runs smoothly.
4. Pullstarterropesharplyuntilengineruns,
but no more than 5 pulls.
5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then
movethechokelevertotheOFFCHOKE
position.
NOTE:If engine has not started, pull starter
rope5morepulls.Ifenginestill doesnotrun,it
is probably flooded.

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STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
thechoke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-
cessfuel.Thiscouldrequirepullingthestarter
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are: MODEL:
Edger PPB1000E......................
Cultivator PPB2000T...................
Blower PPB3000B.....................
Brushcutter PPB4000C.................
Pruner PP5000P.....................
WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddis-
connectspark plugbeforeremovingorinstal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT-
TACHMENTS)
CAUTION: Whenremovingor installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Shaft
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler Upper Shaft
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine and
upper shaft, pull the attachment straight
out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present).
2. Position locking/release buttonofattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
3. Pushtheattachmentintothecoupleruntil
the locking/release buttonsnaps into the
primary hole.
4. Beforeusingtheunit,tightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
andthe knobis securely tightenedbeforeop-
erating the unit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommendedthat the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
Eye Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
ALWAYS WEAR:
Cut from your right to your left.
WARNING: Alwaysweareyeprotec-
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocks ordebriscanricochetorbethrowninto
eyes and face and cause blindness or other
serious injury.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than
necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently
whentheengineisrunatlessthanfullthrottle.
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise
and vibration. The cutting line will last longer
andwill beless likely to“weld”ontothespool.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
cutting.
To stop engine:
SRelease the throttle trigger.
SMove the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
Thetrimmerlinewilladvanceapproximately2
inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the
trimmerheadis tappedonthe groundwiththe
engine running at full throttle.
Themost efficient line length is the maximum
length allowed by the line limiter.
Always keepthe shield in placewhen thetool
is being operated.
To advance line:
SOperate the engine at full throttle.
SHoldthetrimmerheadparalleltoandabove
the grassy area.