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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PP333
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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TABLE OFCONTENTS Identificationof Safety Symbols 2 Service & Adjustments 18 Safety Rules 4 Storage 19 Assembly 6 TroubleshootingTable 20 Operation 10 LimitedWarranty Statement 21 Maintenance 17 Emissions Statement 21 IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS DANGER: Bladecanthrust violently away frommaterialit does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputationof arms or legs. Keep peopleandanimals 50feet (15 meters) away. WARNING: The blade continues to spin after the trigger is released or engine is turned of
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS Hazardzone for thrown objects. S Blade/trimmer linethrows objects violently. S Youand others canbe blinded/injured. S Keepchildren, bystanders, and animals 50feet (15meters) away. Assist handletobepositionedonly below the arrow. Never allow children to operatethis unit. Store unitindoors ina high, dry placeout of the reachof children. Store unitandfuelin areawhere fuelvapors can- not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnac
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OPTIONALATTACHMENTS These attachments usedin combinationwiththespecifiedpowerhead havebeen evaluated to ANSI B175.3--2003, “Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters -- Safety Requirements”. These combinations havebeenevaluatedby Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc. (UL) and areconse- quently UL listed: Cuttingattachment /guard, Powerheadmodel Attachments Type part. no. Trimmer head WE fixedline 545053902 / 530071919 Grass blade/grass cutter 4-point blade, 530055892 / 530071383 PP333 8 ″ (20 cm) diameter Brush
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drugs, or medication. Watch what you are S Store unit and fuel in areawhere fuelvapors doing; use common sense. cannot reach sparks or open flames from S Wear hearing protection. water heaters, electric motors or switches, S Never start or run the engine inside a furnaces, etc. closedroomorbuilding.Breathingexhaust S Always store gasoline in a container ap- fumes can kill. provedfor flammableliquids. S Keep handles freeof oil andfuel. CUTTINGSAFETY S Always use the handlebar and a properly adjus
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SPECIALNOTICE: Thisunit isequipped operateinalocalewheresuchregulationsex- witha temperaturelimiting muffler andspark ist,youarelegallyresponsibleformaintaining arresting screen which meets the require- theoperatingconditionoftheseparts. Failure mentsofCaliforniaCodes4442and4443. All todo sois aviolation of the law. For normal U.S. forest land and the states of California, homeowneruse,themufflerandsparkarrest- Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore- ing screen willnotrequire anyservice. After
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2. Positionthebracket cover over the han- 5. Secureshoulder strapclamp by tighten- dlebar.Againmakesurethehandlebaris ingscrews with ahex wrench. at theendof thearrow. 3. Insert screws and hand tighten only. Be SHOULDERSTRAP sure the handlebar is installed correctly; ADJUSTMENT then, tighten each screw securely with the FORBALANCE hex wrench. Screw Handlebar Shoulder StrapClamp 6 inches 4 -- 12 inches (15cm) 30 inches (10 -- 30 cm) BracketCover below (76cm) above waist minimum ground Mounting Br
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four mounting screws. See ATTACHING THE METALSHIELD andINSTALLATION OFTHE METALBLADEforillustrations. Besuretostore all parts and instructions for future use. Gearbox ATTACHINGTHEPLASTICSHIELD ANDTRIMMERHEAD DustCup Aligned Holes WARNING: Theshieldmustbeprop- Retaining erly installed. The shield provides partial Washer protectiontotheoperatorandothersfromthe riskofthrownobjects,andisequippedwitha linelimiterbladewhichcutsexcesslinetothe proper length. The line limiter blade (on un- NOTE: Make su
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ATTACHINGTHEMETALSHIELD NOTE: Thedustcupandretainingwasherare locatedonthegearboxshaftandnotintheparts bag. Allotherfastenersmentionedinthefollow- WARNING: The metal shield must ing assembly steps are in the parts bag. be properly installed on the tool anytime the 1. Remove the retaining washer from the toolisusedwithablade.Theforwardtipofthe threadedshaftofthegearbox. Leavethe metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence dust cupon the shaft. ofbladethrustwhichcancauseseriousinjury 2. Installthe
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OPERATION KNOWYOURUNIT READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Trimmer Head Handlebar Coupler Shaft ON/STOPSwitch Shield LineLimiter Blade Primer Bulb Starter Handle Blade Muffler ThrottleTrigger Start Lever ON/STOPSWITCH STARTLEVER The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger The START LEVER helps to supply fuel tothe handle
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4. Pull starter rope handlesharply until en- WARNING: Alternativefuels(notgas- ginestarts andruns. oline)suchas E--15(15%alcohol),E--20(20% 5. Allow unit to run for 10--15 seconds, then alcohol),E--85(85%alcohol)areNOTclassified fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen- gage the starting system. as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative STARTINGAWARMENGINE fuels will cause problems such as: improper Pull starter rope sharply until engine starts
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3. While securely holding the engine and S Wear hearing protection, eye protection, upper shaft, pull the attachment straight headprotection andheavy clothing. out of the coupler. S Extend your left arm and hold handlebar gripwith your left hand. INSTALLINGOPTIONALATTACH- S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with MENTS finger onthrottletrigger. 1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach- S Keepunit below waist level. ment(ifpresent). S Keepshoulder strap padcenteredonyour 2. Positionlocking/re
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S For trimmingor scalping, useless thanfull Sweeping throttle to increase line life and decrease headwear, especially: S During light duty cutting. S Near objects around which the line can wrapsuchassmallposts,treesorfence wire. S Formowingorsweeping,usefullthrottlefor agoodcleanjob. TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at anangle. Allowonly thetip ofthe lineto make contact. Do not force trimmer line into OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSFOR work area. U
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adjusted shoulder strap will support the S Maintain good firm footing while using the weight of the unit, freeing your arms and unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a handstocontrolandguidethecuttingmotion. comfortable apart position. S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and S Cut while swinging the upper part of your braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of body fromleft toright. unit.Donotoverreach.Keepfirmfootingand S Asyoumoveforwardtothenextareatocut, balance. besuretomaintainyourb
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S Never place objects inside the blower tubes, HEDGETRIMMERSAFETY vacuumtubes orbloweroutlet.Alwaysdirect the blowing debris away from people, DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP animals, glass, and solid objects such as HANDSAWAYFROMBLADE -- Blademoves trees,automobiles,walls,etc. Theforceofair momentarily after the trigger is released or the cancauserocks,dirt,orstickstobethrownor engine is turned off. Do not attempt to clear toricochetwhichcanhurtpeopleoranimals, away cut material when the blade is in
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WARNING: Never lean over dis- WARNING: Falling objects can charge chute. Rocks or debris could be causesevereheadinjury. Wearheadprotec- thrownintotheeyesandfaceandcauseseri- tionwhenoperatingthisunitwithapoleprun- ous injury or blindness. er attachment. WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used. Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit. Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be alert for thepossibility. S Direct material dischargeaway fromglass enclosures, autom
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MAINTENANCE 1. Cleanthecoverandtheareaarounditto keep dirt from falling into the carburetor WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except chamber whenthecover is removed. for carburetor adjustments. 2. Loosen knob by turning counterclock- wise.Removeairfiltercoverandairfilter. HELPFULTIP NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or IMPORTANT: Have all producingharmfulevaporativeemissions,do repairs other than the rec- notcleanfilteringasolineorotherflammable ommended mainte
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SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTS The carburetor has been carefully set at the REPLACINGTHELINE factory.Adjustmentsmaybenecessaryifyou For unit to operate properly, the cutting line notice any of thefollowingconditions: shouldbereplacedwhenlinebecomes wornto S Engine will not idle when the throttle is lessthan3inchesinlengthfromtheedgeofthe released. lineexittunnelsoneachsideofthecuttinghead. S The trimmer head, blade or optional 1. Remove and discard worn line before attachment moves/spins at idle. install
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STORAGE HELPFULTIP WARNING: Perform the following Duringstorageofyourgas/ steps after eachuse: oilmixture,theoilwillsepa- S Allowenginetocoolbeforestoringortrans- rate from the gas. porting. We recommend that you S Storeunit and fuelinawell ventilatedarea shake the gas can weekly where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or toinsureproperblendingof open flames from water heaters, electric the gas and oil. motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Storeunit withallguardsinplace.Position ENGINE unit so tha
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperformingallofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that requireoperationof the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Engineflooded. 1. See“Startinga Flooded Engine” in start. Operation Section. 2. Fueltank empty. 2. Filltank withcorrect fuel mixture. 3. Spark plugnot firing. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Fuelnot reaching 4. Check for dirty fuelfilter; replace. carburetor. Check for kinkedor split fuel line
