Poulan Pro PPB200 Instruction Manual page 10

If theunit s tilldoesn't start, r efer t o
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATING
THE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupIer which
enables optional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger ..................... PPB100OE
Cultivator .................. PPB2000T
Blower .................... PPB3000B
Brushcutter ................ PPB4000C
Pruner .................... PP5000P
WAR NIN G: Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug before removing or instaF
ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS)
CAUTION: When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a fiat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler Shaft
Lower \ _OOSEN
Attachment
ill
m_WARNING:
Make sure the locking/
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-
ous injury or damage to the unit.
Secondary Hole
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.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Hearing
Protection
e Protection
TIGHTEN Knob
Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
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 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
' Guide Recess
Locking/
Upper Release Attachment
Shaft Button
Lone
Heavy shoes
Cut only from your left to your riaht. _
_ WARN IN G :AIways wear eye protec-
tion, Never lean ever the trimmer head,
Reeks or debris san rieeehet 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:
• Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
• Hold trigger handle with your right hand and
assit handle with left hand.
• Keep unit below waist level.
• Cut only from your left to your right to
ensure debris is thrown away from you.
Without bending over. keep line near and
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
vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will
be less likely to "weld" onto the spool.
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