Only the f ollowing
Gasoline
Powered
Combination
Gardening
Appliance
powerhead
models
and t heir respective
attachments
have been Classified
by Underwriters
Laboratories,
Inc., in
accordance
with t he applicable
safety requirements.
Powerhead
including
trimmer
attachment
..............................
PPB2OOE
Optional
brushcutter
attachment
......................................
PPB4000C
Optional
blower
attachment
...........................................
PPB3000B
The following attachment
is Listed by U nderwriter's
Laboratories,
Inc., in accordance
with U L
Standard
1602, "Gasoline-Engine-Powered,
Rigid-Cutting
Member,
Edgers
and Edge-
Trimmers."
Optional
edger
attachment
...........................................
PPB1000E
aWARNING:
When
using gardening
appliances,
basic safety precautions
must al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious
injury, Read and follow
all instruc-
tions,
This power
unit can be dangerous!
Operator
is responsible
for followh_g instructions
and
warnings
on unit and in manual,
Read entire
instruction
manual before using unit! Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls and the prop-
er use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit
to persons
who have read, understand,
and
will follow the instructions
and warnings
on
the unit and in the manual.
Never allow chil-
dren to operate this unit.
INSTRUCTION
SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL
ON THE UNIT
Zt,
DANGER:
Never use blades with line
trimmer attachment.
Never use flailing devices
with any attachment, This unit (when used with
supplied
line trimmer attachment)
is designed
for line trimmer use only. Use of any other ac-
cessories
or attachments
with line trimmer at-
tachment wilt increase the risk of injury.
@OO
,&
aWARNING:
Trimmer
line throws ob-
jects violently. You and others can be blinded/in-
jured, Wear eye and leg protection, Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.
Eye Protection
/
Bazard
7one
_Boots
Keep children, bystanders, end animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away. If approached
stop unit im-
mediately.
If situations
occur which
are not covered
in
this manual,
use care and good judgment.
If
you need assistance,
contact your authorized
service
dealer or call 1-800-854-6723.
OPERATOR
SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety g_asses
or similar eye protection when operating,
or
performing
maintenance, on your unit (safety
glasses are available).
Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if operation is
dusty.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, tong sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.
• Always
wear
foot protection.
Do
not go
barefoot
or wear
sandals.
Stay
clear
of
spinning line.
• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely
hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered
also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown
by spinning line.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you
are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of
alcohol,
drugs,
or medication.
Watch what
you are doing; use common sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run inside e closed room or
building.
Breathing
exhaust
fumes
can
kilLKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Always keep engine on the right hand side
of your body.
•Hotd
the unit firmly
with both hands.Keep
trimmer head (or other optional attachment)
below waist level and away from all parts of
your body. Do not raise engine above your
waist.
• Keep
all parts
of your
body
away
from
muffler and spinning
line (or other optional
attachment).
Keep
engine
below
waist
level.
A hot
muffler
can
cause
serious
burns.
• Keep
firm
footing
and balance.
Do
not
overreach
or use from unstable
surfaces
such
as
ladders,
trees,
steep
slopes,
rooftops,
etc.
• Use only in daylight
or good artificial
light.