Only the following
Gasoline
Powered
Combination
Gardening
Appliance
powerhead
models
and their respective
attachments
have been Classified
by Underwriters
Laboratories.
Inc.. in
accordance
with the applicable
safety requirements.
Powerhead
including
trimmer
attachment
...........................
PP136
Optional
blower
attachment
.........................................
PP3000B
Optional
brushcutter
attachment
...................................
PP4000C
The following
attachment
is Listed by Underwriter's
Laboratories,
Inc., in accordance
with
U L Standard
1602, "Gasoline-
Engine-
Powered,
Rigid- Cutting Member,
Edgers and Edge-
Trimmers."
Optional
edger
attachment
.........................................
PP1000E
zt,
WARNING:
When using gardening
appliances,
basic safety precautions
must eF
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious
injury. Read and follow
all instruc-
tions.
This power unit cat? be dangerous! Operator
is
responsible
for following instructions
and warn-
ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc-
tion manual before using unit! Be thoroughly fa-
miliar with the controls and the proper 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 children to operate
this
unit.
INSTRUCTION
SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL
ON THE UNIT
_
DANGER:
Never use blades with line
trimmer
attachment.
Never use flailing de-
vices with any attachment.
This unit (when
used with supplied
line trimmer attachment)
is
designed
for line trimmer use only. Use of any
other
accessories
with line trimmer
attach-
ment will increase
the risk of injury.
O-©O
A
il_ WARNING:
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
_t____/
HezardZone
_/Boots
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away. Stop unit immediately
if ap-
proached.
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 t-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR
SAFETY
• Dress
proper_y.
A_ways
wear
safety
glasses
or similar eye protection
when op-
erating,
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,
long
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 influ-
ence
of alcohol,
drugs,
or
medication.
Watch what
you are doing;
use common
sense.
• Wear hearing
protection.
• Never start or run inside a closed
room or
building.
Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Always keep engine on the right hand side
of your body.
•Hoid
the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep trimmer
head (or other
optional
at-
tachment)
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 muf-
fler and spinning
line (or other optional at-
tachment).
Keep engine below waist level.
A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
• Keepfirmfootingand
balance.
Do notover-
reach or use from unstable
surfaces
such
as ladders,
trees,
steep
slopes,
rooftops,
etc.
• Use only in daylight
or good artificial light.
• Use only for jobs explained
in this manual
(or manuals
for optional attachments).
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