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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PPB330
ForOccasionalUseOnly
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TABLE OFCONTENTS Identificationof Safety Symbols 2 Service & Adjustments 14 Safety Rules 4 Storage 16 Assembly 9 TroubleshootingTable 17 Operation 10 LimitedWarranty Statement 18 Maintenance 13 Emissions Statement 18 IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS DANGER: Useonly specifiedtrimmer head, spool, and0.080inch (2mm) recommended trimmer line. Never useblades, flailingdevices, wire, rope, string, etc. This attachment is designed for linetrimmer use only. Failuretofollow these instructions may result in
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS Assist handletobe positioned only below thearrow. Never allow children to operatethis unit. Store unit indoors in ahigh, dry placeout of the reachof children. When servicing unit, use only identical replacement parts. Always stopunit and disconnect spark plugbeforeclean- ing or servicing. WARNING: Firehazard. Never mix, pour, or storegasolineor usetheunit near a flameor sparks (including smoking, openflames, or work that cancausesparks). Useunleaded gasolineand two-
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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: Cutting attachment / guard, Powerheadmodel Attachments Type part no. Trimmer head TNG 7 537419214 / 530071824 PPB330 Brushcutter attachment PPB4000C 952711828 These attachments usedin combinationwiththespecifie
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S Use only in daylight or good artificiallight. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations S Use only for jobs explained in this manual through prolonged use of gasoline powered (or manuals for optional attachments). hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY people prone to circulation disorders or abnor- S Disconnectthesparkplug beforeperform- mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather ingmaintenanceexcept carburetoradjust- has
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S Never run unit without the proper equip- ment attached. Whenusingyourunit asa blower, always installblower tubes. S Check air intake opening, blower tubes or vacuum tubes frequently, always with en- ginestoppedandsparkplugdisconnected. Keepventsanddischargetubesfreeofde- bris which can accumulate and restrict Handlebar proper air flow. S Neverplaceanyobjectinairintakeopening as this could restrict proper air flow and EDGERSAFETY cause damage totheunit. S Neveruseforspreadingchemicals,fertiliz-
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S Installrequiredshieldproperlybeforeusing leasedorengineisturnedoff. Donotattempt the unit. Use the metal shieldfor all metal toclearawaycutmaterialwhenthebladeisin bladeuse. motion. Make sure the engine is turned off, thespark plugwire is disconnected, andthe blade has stopped moving before removing WARNING: Onlyusebrushcutterat- jammed material from the cutting blade. Do tachments that provide a metal shield with not grab orhold theunit bythe cuttingblade. proboscis nose. Proboscis nose S Use
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WARNING: Falling objects can WARNING: Never lean over dis- causesevereheadinjury.Wearheadprotec- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be tionwhenoperatingthisunitwithapoleprun- thrownintotheeyesandfaceandcauseseri- er attachment. ous injury or blindness. 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, automo
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, repeatallstepstoensureyourunitisproperly assembledand allfasteners aresecure. Examineparts fordamage. Donot usedam- agedparts. NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missingor damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank. Locking/Release Findingfueloroilresidueonmufflerisnormal due to carburetor adjustments and testing ButtoninPrimary Hole doneby the manufacturer. INSTALLINGTRIMMERATTACH- For assembly
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OPERATION KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Spark plug Assist handle Coupler Shaft Trimmer head ON/STOPswitch Primer bulb Shield Muffler Linelimiter Throttle trigger blade Chokelever Starter handle ON/STOPSWITCH CHOKE TheON/STOPswitchisusedtostopengine.To The CHOKE helps to supply fuelto theengine stop th
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components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high ropeuntiltheengineruns,butnomorethan moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture 6 pulls. If the engine still doesn’t start, it is leadingtooil andfuelseparation. probablyflooded.ProceedtoSTARTINGA FLOODED ENGINE. HOWTOSTOP YOURUNIT 7. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 S Release thethrottletrigger. seconds.Squeezethrottletriggerandallow S Push and release the engine ON/STOP theunittorunfor30moresecondsatRUN. switch.Theswitchwillautomatical
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2. Press and hold the locking/release button. OPERATINGPOSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Locking/Release Button Eyeprotection Attachment Upper Shaft Coupler Longpants 3. While securely holding the engine and Heavy shoes upper shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler. Cut fromyour right to your left. INSTALLINGOPTIONALATTACH- MENTS WARNING: Alwaysweareyeprotec- 1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach- tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. ment(ifpresent). 2. Positionlocking/releasebuttonofatt
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whichcandamagethetrimmerhead,become SCALPING -- The scalping technique re- entangled intheline, or be thrown causinga moves unwanted vegetation down to the serious hazard. ground. Hold the bottomof thetrimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above thegroundand S Thetipofthelinedoes thecutting. Youwill atanangle.Allowthetipofthelinetostrikethe achieve the best performance and minimumlinewearbynotcrowdingtheline groundaroundtrees,posts,monuments,etc. This technique increases linewear. into the cutting a
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INSPECTANDCLEANUNITAND MUFFLERANDSPARKARREST- LABELS INGSCREEN S After each use, inspect complete unit for looseordamagedparts. Cleantheunitand WARNING: The muffler on this prod- labelsusingadampclothwithamilddeter- uct contains chemicals known to the State of gent. California to cause cancer. S Wipeoff unit witha cleandry cloth. Asyourunitisused,carbondepositsbuildup CLEANAIRFILTER on the muffler andspark arresting screen. A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- For normal homeowner use, h
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4. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or re- 9. Placethespool inthecover as shown place line using a 25 feet (8 meters) below. length of 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter PoulanPRO brandline. WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string,etc.,whichcanbreakoffandbecomea dangerous missile. 5. When installing new line on an existing spool, hold the spoolas shown. 6. Bend the line at the midpoint and insert thebendintotheslot in the center rimof thespool.Ensurelinesnapsintoposition in the slot. 10. Insert the ends of
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REPLACINGTHETRIMMERHEAD Toadjustidlespeed: 1. Holdthe dust cup with awrenchtokeep Allowenginetoidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine theshaftfromturningwhileremovingand runswithouttrimmerheadoranyoptionalat- installingtrimmer head. tachmentmovingorspinning(idletoofast)or engine stalling (idlespeed too slow). S Turn idle speed screw clockwise toincrease DustCup engine speed if engine stalls or dies. S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decreaseenginespeediftrimmerheadorany optional attachment moves
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S Replacesparkplugwithnewoneofrecom- HELPFULTIP mended type andheat range. Duringstorageofyourgas/ S Clean air filter. oilmixture,theoilwillsepa- S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, rate from the gas. and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, We recommend that you or wornparts. shake the gas can weekly S At the beginning of the next season, use toinsureproperblendingof onlyfreshfuelhavingthepropergasolineto the gas and oil. oil ratio. OTHER ENGINE S Do not store gasoline from one season to
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LIMITEDWARRANTY Poulan PRO, a division of Husqvarna In Canada, contact: Consumer Outdoor ProductsN.A., Inc.,war- PoulanPRO rants to the original consumer purchaser that 850 Matheson Blvd. West each newPoulan PRO brand gasoline toolor Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 attachment is free from defects in material and Giving the model number, serial number and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace dateofpurchaseofyourproductandthename underthiswarrantyanydefectivegasolineprod- and address of the au
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approved modifications, or the use of parts thedeterminationthatawarrantedpartisde- not made or approved by the original equip- fectiveif the diagnostic work is performedat ment manufacturer. You are responsible for an approved Poulan PRO servicing center. presenting your small off--road engine to an CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Poulan PoulanPROauthorizedrepaircenterassoon PRO may beliable for damages to other en- asaproblemexists.Warrantyrepairsshould gine components caused by the failure of a becomp