Poulan Pro PPB200 Instruction Manual page 2

Only the f ollowing Gasoline Powered Combination Gardening Appliance powerhead models
and t heir respective attachments have been Classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in
accordance with t he applicable safety requirements.
Powerhead
including trimmer attachment .............................. PPB2O0
Optional brushcutter attachment ...................................... PPB4000C
Optional blower attachment ........................................... PPB3000B
The following attachment is Listed by U nderwriter's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with U L
Standard 1602, "Gasoline-Engine-Powered, Rigid-Cutting Member, Edgers and Edge-
Trimmers."
Optional edger attachment ........................................... PPB1000E
aWARNING:
When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions must al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury, Read and follow all instruc-
tions,
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator
is responsible for followh_g instructions and
warnings on unit and in manual, Read entire
instruction manual before using unit! Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls and the prop-
er use of the unit. Restrict the use 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 chil-
dren to operate this unit.
INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT
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DANGER:
Never use blades with line
trimmer attachment. Never use flailing devices
with any attachment, This unit (when used with
supplied line trimmer attachment) is designed
for line trimmer use only. Use of any other ac-
cessories or attachments with line trimmer at-
tachment wilt increase the risk of injury.
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aWARNING:
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
/ Bazard 7one
_Boots
Keep children, bystanders, end animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away. If approached stop unit im-
mediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-854-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety g_asses
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 is
dusty.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, tong sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely
hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown
by spinning line.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you
are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what
you are doing; use common sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run inside e closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can
kilLKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Always keep engine on the right hand side
of your body.
•Hotd the unit firmly with both hands.Keep
trimmer head (or other optional attachment)
below waist level and away from all parts of
your body. Do not raise engine above your
waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away from
muffler and spinning line (or other optional
attachment). Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach or use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.