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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PPB335
ForOccasionalUseOnly
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure
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TABLE OFCONTENTS Identificationof Safety Symbols 2 Service & Adjustments 14 Safety Rules 4 Storage 15 Assembly 9 TroubleshootingTable 16 Operation 10 LimitedWarranty Statement 17 Maintenance 13 Emissions Statement 17 IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS DANGER: Useonly specifiedtrimmer head, spool, andrecommended trimmer line. Never use blades, flailing devices, wire,rope, string, etc. This attachment is designedfor line trimmer useonly. Failureto follow theseinstruc- tions may result inserious injury.
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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 WE fixedline 545053902 / 545003325 PPB335 Brushcutter attachment PPB4000C 952711828 These attachments usedin combinationwiththe
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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 Disconnect the spark plug beforeperforming mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather maintenance except carburetoradjustmen
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S Never run unit without the proper equipmentattached. Whenusingyourunit as ablower, always installblower tubes. S Check air intake opening, blower tubes or vacuum tubes frequently, always with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and discharge tubes free of debriswhich canaccumulate Handlebar andrestrict proper air flow. S Never place any object in air intake opening asthiscouldrestrictproperairflowandcause EDGERSAFETY damage to the unit. S Neveruseforspreadingchemicals,fertil
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S Throw away and replace blades that are HEDGETRIMMERSAFETY bent,warped,cracked,brokenordamaged inany other way. DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP S Installrequiredshieldproperlybeforeusing HANDSAWAYFROMBLADE -- Blademoves the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal momentarily after the trigger is released or en- blade use. Only use brushcutter gineisturnedoff. Donotattempttoclearaway attachments that provide a metal shield cutmaterialwhenthebladeis inmotion. Make with proboscis nose. suretheswitchisi
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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, autom
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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 ButtoninPrimary Hole due to carburetor adjustments and testing doneby the manufacturer. For assembly of optional attachments
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ADJUSTINGTHEHANDLE 1. Loosenwing nut onhandle. 2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up- right position; retightenwingnut. WARNING: Whenadjustingthehan- dle,besureitremainsabovethesafetylabel andbelow themark or arrow ontheshaft. OPERATION KNOWYOURUNIT READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist handle Coupler ON/STOP swi
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4. Pullstarterropehandlesharplyuntilengine WARNING: Alternativefuels(notgas- sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not oline)suchas E--15(15%alcohol),E--20(20% pull rope more than 6 times. alcohol),E--85(85%alcohol)areNOTclassified 5. Assoonasenginesoundsasifitistryingto start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative position. 6. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, fuels will cause problems such as: i
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1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS counterclockwise. Itisrecommendedthat theengine notbe Coupler operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle. OPERATINGPOSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Attachment LOOSEN Hearing protection Eye protection Knob TIGHTEN 2. Press and hold the locking/release button. Long pants Locking/Release Button Heavy shoes Upper Shaft Attachment Coupler 3. While securely holding the engine and upper shaft, pull the attachment straight Cut only fromyour l
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Tip of the line Line crowded into Scalping does thecutting. work area. Right Wrong S The line will easily remove grass and MOWING -- Yourtrimmer isideal formowing weedsfromaroundwalls,fences,treesand in places conventional lawn mowers cannot flower beds, but it also can cut the tender reach. In the mowing position, keep the line bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the S For trimmingor scalping, useless thanfull head into the ground as this can scalp th
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S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel INSPECTMUFFLERANDSPARK tank shows signs of damageor leaks. ARRESTINGSCREEN S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged. WARNING: Themuffleronthisprod- INSPECTANDCLEANUNITAND uctcontainschemicalsknowntotheStateof DECALS California tocausecancer. S After each use, inspect complete unit for Asyourunitisused,carbondepositsbuildup loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and onthemufflerandsparkarrestingscreenand decals using a d
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Toadjustidlespeed: Allowenginetoidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine runs without trimmer head, blade or optional attachment moving or spinning(idle toofast) or stalling(idlespeed too slow). Screwdriver S Turn idle speed screw clockwise toincrease engine speed if engine stalls or dies. S Turnidlespeedscrewcounterclockwiseto decrease engine speed if trimmer head, blade or optional attachment moves or spins at idle. WARNING: Recheck the idlespeed 3. Whileholdingthescrewdriverinposition, after each adjustme
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ENGINE S At the beginning of the next season, use onlyfreshfuelhavingthepropergasolineto S Removesparkplugandpour1teaspoonof oil ratio. 40:1,2-cycleengineoil(aircooled)through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the OTHER starter rope8 to 10times to distributeoil. S Do not store gasoline from one season to S Replacesparkplugwithnewoneofrecom- another. Replace your gasoline can if it mendedtypeand heat range. starts to rust. S Cleanair filter. S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts
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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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abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, un- thedeterminationthatawarrantedpartisde- approved modifications, or the use of parts fectiveif the diagnostic work is performedat not made or approved by the original equip- an approved Poulan PRO servicing center. ment manufacturer. You are responsible for CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Poulan presenting your small off--road engine to an PRO may beliable for damages to other en- Poulan PRO authorized repair center as soon gine components caused by the failure of
