STARTING
A FLOODED
ENGINE
Flooded
engines
can be started
by placing
the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE
position;
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-
cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter
handle many times depending
on how badly
the unit is flooded.
If
the
unit
still
doesn't
start,
refer
to
TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
or
call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATING
THE
COUPLER
This model is equipped
with a coupler
which
enables
optional attachments
to be installed.
The optional attachments
are:
MODEL:
Edger ......................
PPB1000E
Cultivator
...................
PPB2000T
Blower
.....................
PPB3000B
Brushcutter
.................
PPB4000C
Pruner
.....................
PP5000P
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WAR
NIN G:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect
spark plug before removing
or instaF
ling attachments.
REMOVING
TRIMMER
ATTACH-
MENT
(OR
OTHER
OPTIONAL
AT-
TACHMENTS)
CAUTION:
When removh_g or installing at-
tachments,
place the unit on a flat surface
for
stability.
1.
Loosen
the coupler
by turnh_g the knob
counterclockwise.
Upper Shaft
Coupler
Lower
\
Attachment
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Knob
Press and hold the locking/release
button,
Locking/Release
Button
/
Lower Attachment
Upper Shaft
3.
While
securely
holding
the engine
and
upper shaft,
pull the attachment
straight
out of the coupler.
INSTALLING
OPTIONAL
ATTACH-
MENTS
1.
Remove
the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present).
2.
Position locking/release
button of attach-
ment into guide recess
of coupler.
3.
Push the attachment
into the coupler
until
the locking/release
button snaps into the
primary hole.
4.
Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely
by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary
Hole
Guide Recess
Upper
Locking/
Attachment
Shaft
Release
Button
_'_
='_WARNING:
Make sure the locking/
release
button
is locked
in the primary hole
and the knob is secureiy
tightened
before op-
erating
the unit. All attachments
are designed
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment
instruction
manual Using the wrong hole could lead to seri-
ous injury or damage to the unit.
Secondary
Hole
Locking/Release
Button in Primary
Hole
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended
that the engine
not be
operated
for longer
than
1 minute
at full
throttle.
OPERATING
POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
_
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_,r_ l EyeProtection
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Long Rant!_
Heavy B hoes_l_
_[ _
Cut from your right to your left,
WARN IN G: Alwayswear
eye
protec-
tion,
Never
lean
over
the
trimmer
head.
Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into
eyes and face and cause blindness
or other
serious
injury.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than
necessary.
The cutting
line will cut efficiently
when the engine is run at less than full throttle.
At lower speeds,
there
is less engine
noise
and vibration.
The cutting
line will last longer
and will be less likely to "weld" onto the spool.
Always
release
the throttle
trigger and allow
the engine to return
to idle speed
when not
cutting.
To stop engine:
• Release
the throttle trigger.
• Move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
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