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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

DANGER!

This brushcutter

can be dangerous! Careless or

improper use can cause

serious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand the

instruction manual before

using the brushcutter.

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions should

always be followed to reduce the risk of fire

and serious injury. Read and follow all instruc-

tions. Failure to do so can result in serious in-

jury.

DANGER

:

This power tool can be dan-

gerous!

This unit can cause serious injury in-

cluding amputation or blindness to the opera-

tor and others. The warnings and safety

instructions in this manual must be followed to

provide reasonable safety and efficiency in

using the unit. The operator is responsible for

following the warnings and instructions in this

manual and on the unit. Read the entire in-

struction manual before assembling and using

the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons

who read, understand, and follow the warn-

ings and instructions in this manual and on the

unit. Never allow children to operate this unit.

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

DANGER

:

Never use flailing devices.

DANGER:

Blade can thrust violently

away from material it does not cut. Blade

thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.

Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters)

away.

WARNING:

Blade can throw objects

violently. You can be blinded or injured. Wear

eye and leg protection.

Leg
Guards

Boots

Eye
Protection

ALWAYS WEAR

Thrown

objects

WARNING:

Hazard zone for thrown

objects. Blade can throw objects violently.

Others can be blinded or injured. Keep people

and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

Hazard Zone

50 Feet

(15 Meters)

WARNING:

The blade continues to

spin after throttle is released or engine is

turned off. The coasting blade can throw ob-

jects or seriously cut you if accidentally

touched. Stop the blade by contacting the left

hand side of coasting blade with material al-

ready cut.

Summary of Contents for 530164830

Page 1: ... manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions PP4000C Electrolux Home Products Inc 104 Warren Road Augusta GA 30907 Copyright E2004 Electrolux Home Products Inc 530164830 1 22 04 NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ELECTRI...

Page 2: ...tire in structionmanualbeforeassembling andusing the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read understand and follow the warn ings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Never allow children to operate this unit SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT INSTRUCTION MANUAL DANGER Never use flailing devices DANGER Blade can thrust violently away from material it does not cut Blade thrust ...

Page 3: ...om contactingany object Hold theunit by hand do not use the shoulder strap for support S Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments S Use only recommended Poulan PRO ac cessories and replacement parts S Have all maintenance and service not ex plained in this manual performed by an au thorized service dealer FUEL SAFETY S Mix and pour fuel outdoors S Keep away from sparks or flames S Use a...

Page 4: ... 1 Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise Coupler Knob LOOSEN TIGHTEN 2 Remove the shaft cap from the brushcut ter attachment if present 3 Position locking release button of attach ment into guide recess of coupler 4 Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking release button snaps into the primary hole 5 Before using the unit tightenthe knobse curely by turning clockwis...

Page 5: ...or powerheads with a 7 8 upper shaft Spacer Tabs LOWER SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP Spacer Tabs positioned for use on 1 diameter upper shaft 1 Place the upper shoulder strap clamp overtheupper shaftabove thehandlebar 2 Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the upper shaft and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes use spacer tabs between upper and lower clamps if necessary to secure clamp i e...

Page 6: ...ng or instal ling attachments REMOVING BRUSHCUTTER AT TACHMENT OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS CAUTION When removing or installing at tachments place the powerhead and attach ment on a flat surface for stability 1 Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise Coupler Knob LOOSEN TIGHTEN Upper Shaft Lower Attachment 2 Press and hold the locking release button Locking Release Button Coupler ...

Page 7: ...ely to occur in areas where it is diffi cult to see the material being cut By using the unit properly the occurrence of blade thrust will be reduced and the operator will be less likely to lose control S Cutonly grass weeds and woody brush upto 1 2 inch in diameter with weed blade Do not let blade contact material it cannot cut such as stumps rocks fences metal etc or clusters of hard woody brush ...

Page 8: ...ecified replacement blade Wear pro tective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade to help avoid injury S Check blade for flatness periodically Lay the blade on a flat surface to inspect for flat ness Throw away a blade that is not flat SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BLADE REPLACEMENT WARNING The blade will continue to spin after the engine stops or after the throttle trigger has been...

Page 9: ...having the proper gasoline to oil ratio LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline tool or at tachment is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline product or attachment as follows from the original date of purchase 2 YEARS Parts and Labor whe...

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