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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PPB200E
ForOccasionalUseOnly
DANGER:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
PELIGRO:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-
siones graves.
DANGER:
Lirelemanueld’instructionsetbienrespectertouslesavertisse-
ments et toutes les
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ULCLASSIFIEDPRODUCTNOTICE OnlythefollowingGasolinePoweredCombinationGardeningAppliancepowerheadmodels andtheirrespectiveattachmentshavebeenClassifiedbyUnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.,in accordance withtheapplicable safety requirements. Powerheadincludingtrimmerattachment .............................. PPB200E Optionalbrushcutterattachment ...................................... PPB4000C Optionalblowerattachment........................................... PPB3000B ThefollowingattachmentisListedbyUnde
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S Use only for jobs explained in this manual has been linked to blood vessel damage in (or manuals for optional attachments). otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY changeinskincolorortexture,orlossoffeeling S Disconnect the spark plug beforeperforming in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the maintenance except carburetor adjustments. useof this tool andseek medicalattention. An S Lookforandreplacedamagedorlooseparts
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EDGERSAFETY S Never place any object in air intake opening asthiscouldrestrictproperairflowandcause damage to the unit. WARNING: Inspect the area to be S Neveruseforspreadingchemicals,fertilizers, edged before each use. Remove objects or other substances whichmay containtoxic (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which materials. can be thrown by the blade or can wrap S Toavoidspreadingfire,donotusenearleafor aroundtheshaft. brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, S Blade rotates momentarily
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Blades move Allow blades tostop momentarily before removing Proboscis after the themfrom the cut. nose trigger is released. S Useonlyspecifiedbladeandmakesureitis properly installedand securely fastened. S Cut fromyour right toyour left. S Always use the handlebar and a properly WARNING: Inspect the area before adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see starting the unit. Remove alldebris andhard ASSEMBLY instructions in brushcutter objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that attachment instructi
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WARNING: Never lean over dis- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrownintotheeyesandfaceandcauseseri- 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 WARNING: Topreventserious injury, objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be donotusemorethanoneboomextensionwith alert for thepossibility. a pole pruner attachment. S Direct material dischargeaway fromglass enclosures, automobiles, etc. WARNING: Keep
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, Secondary Hole 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 Buttonin Primary Hole due to carburetor adjustments and testing For optional attachments, see the ASSEMBLY don
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OPERATION KNOWYOURUNIT READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Coupler ON/OFFSwitch Shaft Starter Handle Trimmer Head Primer Bulb Shield Throttle Trigger LineLimiter Blade Start Lever Muffler ON/OFFSWITCH STARTLEVER The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger The START LEVER helps to supply fuel tothe handleandis
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STARTINGAFLOODEDENGINE Flooded engines can be started by placing theON/OFFswitchintheONposition.Move the start lever to the RUN position and fully squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter han- dlerepeatedlywhilesqueezingthrottletrigger ON/OFFSwitch until engine starts and runs. This could re- quire pulling the starter handle many times, HOWTOSTARTYOURUNIT depending onhow badly theunit is flooded. If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to WARNING: Avoid any contact with TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or
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Coupler Primary Hole S Cut only from your left to your right to ensure debris is thrown away from you. Guide Recess Without bending over, keep line near and paralleltothegroundandnotcrowdedinto materialbeing cut. Do not run the engine at a higher speed than Locking/ necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently Upper Attachment Release when the engine is run at less than fullthrottle. Shaft Button Atlowerspeeds,thereis lessenginenoiseand vibration.Thecuttinglinewilllastlongerandwill be less l
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Tip of the line Line crowded into posts, monuments, etc. This technique in- does thecutting. creases line wear. work area. Scalping Right Wrong S The line will easily remove grass and weedsfromaroundwalls,fences,treesand MOWING -- Yourtrimmer isideal formowing flower beds, but it also can cut the tender in places conventional lawn mowers cannot bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. reach. In the mowing position, keep the line S For trimmingor scalping, useless thanfull parallel to the ground.
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S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if INSPECTMUFFLERANDSPARK debris shield is damaged. ARRESTINGSCREEN INSPECTANDCLEANUNITANDDE- CALS WARNING: Themuffleronthisprod- S After each use, inspect complete unit for uctcontainschemicalsknowntotheStateof loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and California tocausecancer. decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter- Asyourunitisused,carbondepositsbuildup gent. onthemufflerandsparkarrestingscreenand S Wipeoff unit witha cleandry cloth. mustberemo
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CARBURETORADJUSTMENT Guide Slot WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer Guide head, blade or any optional attachment will be Slot spinning during most of this procedure. Wear yourprotectiveequipmentandobserveallsafe- ty precautions. After making adjustments, the trimmer head,bladeorany optionalattachment 9. Insert the ends of the lines through exit must not move/spin at idle speed. holes inthesides of thecover. The carburetor has been carefully set at the 10. Pl
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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 1.ON/OFF switchin Engine will not 1. MoveON/OFFswitchtotheON OFF position. start. position. 2. Engine flooded. 2. See “Starting aFlooded Engine” in Operation Section. 3. Fueltank empty. 3. Filltank with correct fuel mixture. 4. Spark plugnot firing. 4. Install new spark plug. 5. Fuelnot reaching 5. Check for d
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LIMITEDWARRANTY Poulan PRO warrants to the original pur- THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC chaser that each new Poulan PRO brand LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE gasoline tool or attachment is free from de- OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM fects in material and workmanship and STATETOSTATE.NOCLAIMSFORCON- agrees to repair or replace under this war- SEQUENTIALOROTHERDAMAGESWILL ranty any defective gasoline product or at- BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO tachment as follows from theoriginal dateof OTHER EXPR
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est authorized service center or call Poulan HOWTOFILEACLAIM:Ifyouhaveanyques- PROat1--800--554--6723.WARRANTYPE- tionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsandrespon- RIOD: Any warranted part which is not sibilities,youshouldcontactyournearestautho- scheduledforreplacementasrequiredmain- rized service center or call Poulan PRO at tenance,orwhichisscheduledonlyforregu- 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR- larinspectiontotheeffectof“repairorreplace RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re- asnecessary”shallbe
