Poulan Pro PP4000C Instruction Manual page 7

Locking/Release
Button
/
Lower Attachment
Upper Shaft
3. While securely holding the 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) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of upper shaft
coupler.
3. Push the attachment intothe coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
CouPle r Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Upper Locking/ Attachment
Shaft Release
Button
_ WARNING: Makesurethe locking/re-
lease button is locked in the primary hoie and
the knob is securely tightened before operat-
ing the unit. Using the wrong hoIe could lead to
serious injury or damage to the unit.
Secondary Hole
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
when attachment is not in use. To install hang-
er on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hoid the locking/release but-
ton.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until
the locking/release button snaps into the
hole.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Heavy,
Lonc
Eye Protection
Book
Cut from your left to your right.
NOTE: This brushcutter attachment is not
designed for use with electric powerheads.
When operath_g unit with brushcutter attach-
ment, clip shoulder strap onto upper shoulder
strap clamp, stand as shown and check for the
following:
• Wear eye protection and heavy clothh_g.
• Keep arms extended with right hand holding
the trigger handle of powerhead.
• Keep left arm extended with left hand hold-
ing the handlebar,
• Keep unit below waist level,
• Shoulder strap pad should be centered on
your left shoulder and danger sign centered
on your back.
• Maintain fult weight of tool on left shoulder.
• Without bending over, keep the blade near
and parallel to the ground and not crowded in-
to material being cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
• 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 occur-
ring, and how you can remain in control of unit
if blade thrust occurs.
• WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST - Blade
Thrust can occur when spinning blade con-
tacts an object that it does not cut. This contact
causes blade to stop for an instant and then
suddenly move or "thrust" away from object
that was hit. The "thrusting" reaction can be
violent enough to cause operator to be pro-
pelled in any direction and lose control of unit.
The uncontrolled unit can cause serious injury
if blade contacts operator or others.
• WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS -
Blade Thrust can occur without warning if
the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is
more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi-
cult to see the material being cut, By using
the unit properly, the occurrence of blade
thrust wilt be reduced and the operator will
be less likely to lose control.