Operating The Coupler; Operating Instructions; Removing Trimmer Attachment; Installing Optional Attachments - Poulan Pro PPB200 Instruction Manual

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OPERATING THE COUPLER

This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are:
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS)
CAUTION:
When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
LOOSEN
Lower
Attachment
TIGHTEN
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
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 button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
3. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Locking/
Upper
Release
Shaft
Button
WARNING:
or call
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. All attachments are designed
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri-
MODEL:
ous injury or damage to the unit.
PPB1000E
PPB2000T
PPB3000B
PPB4000C
PP5000P
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
Upper OPERATING POSITION
Shaft
ALWAYS WEAR:
Hearing
Protection
Knob
Long Pants
Heavy shoes
Upper Shaft
Cut only from your left to your right.
WARNING:
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.
When operating unit, stand as shown and
check for the following:
S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
S Hold trigger handle with your right hand and
assit handle with left hand.
S Keep unit below waist level.
S Cut only from your left to your right to
ensure debris is thrown away from you.
Without bending over, keep line near and
Guide Recess
parallel to the ground and not crowded into
material being cut.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than
necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently
when the engine is run at less than full throttle.
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and
Attachment
vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will
be less likely to "weld" onto the spool.
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Make sure the locking/
Secondary Hole
Eye Protection
Always wear eye protec-