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Poulan Pro PPB300 Instruction Manual

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Manual de Instrucciones
For Occasional Use Only
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 le-
siones graves.
DANGER:
Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
104 Warren Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Instruction Manual
Manuel d'Instructions
PPB300
530164256
R
3/11/04

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  • Page 1 Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse- ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 104 Warren Road Augusta, GA 30907 Copyright E2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. PPB300 530164256 3/11/04...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Thrown Protection Objects Leg Guards Boots ....PPB300 PPB3000B PPB1000E WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects. Blade/trimmer line can throw objects vi- olently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
  • Page 3 S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut- ting line at the proper length. S Use only 0.080! (2 mm) diameter Poulan PRO" brand replacement line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. S Install required shield properly before using the unit.
  • Page 4 California Codes 4442 and 4443. All ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the following list: S Powerhead S Lower attachment (with trimmer head installed) S Cupped washer S Large nut for installing blades S Hex wrench S Handlebar...
  • Page 5 HEAD NOTE: Remove the blade and metal shield be- fore attaching the plastic shield and trimmer head. To remove blade, align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the blade. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes.
  • Page 6 If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the threaded shaft, remove the covering to expose the threads. Before instal- ling the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and retaining washer are positioned on the gearbox as shown below.
  • Page 7 Do not use any blades, or fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts shown in the following illustrations. These parts must be provided by Poulan/Weed Eater and installed as shown below. Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you or others.

  • Page 8: Operation

    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 gaso- line and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob- tained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1...

  • Page 9: Starting A Cold Engine

    ON/OFF Switch Throttle Trigger HOW TO START YOUR UNIT WARNING: Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. HELPFUL TIP If your engine still 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)
  • Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD WARNING: Always wear eye protec- tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury. Before trimming, bring engine to a speed suffi- cient to cut material to be trimmed.

  • Page 11: Trimmer Line Advance

    S Operate the engine at full throttle. S Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area. S Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time. Approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of line will be advanced with each tap.

  • Page 12: Additional Safety Rules

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH WEED BLADE S Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs when using a bladed unit. This reaction can cause serious injury such as amputation. Carefully study this section. It is important that you understand what causes blade thrust, how you can reduce the chance of its occurring, and how you can remain in control of unit if blade thrust occurs.

  • Page 13: Edger Safety

    The tines become very sharp from use. S Do not run unit at high speed unless cultivating. HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - - Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion.
  • Page 14 Blades move Allow blades to stop momentarily before removing after the them from the cut. trigger is released. WARNING: Inspect the area before starting 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.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    S Direct material discharge away from glass enclosures, automobiles, etc. S Do not run engine at high speed while not removing snow. S Be attentive when using the snowthrower, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards. S Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snowthrower to the powerhead.

  • Page 16: Service And Adjustments

    2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet (3.8 meters) of 0.080! (2 mm) diameter Poulan PROr brand line. WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.
  • Page 17 STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans- porting. S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Table

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performingall of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE 1.ON/OFF switch in Engine will not OFF position. start. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4.

  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan PRO" " " " brand gasoline tool or at- tachment is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product or attachment as follows from the original date of purchase.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Statement

    shall be for a period of two years from the ini- tial date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved ELECTROLUX HOME PROD- UCTS, INC., servicing center.

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