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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease.
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Keep oil cap, screws, and fasteners se-
curely tightened.
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Maintain unit with care.
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Keep chain sharp and clean for better and
safer performance.
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Follow instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
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Check for damaged parts. Before further use
of the unit, a part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will op-
erate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service dealer unless otherwise
indicated elsewhere in the instruction manual.
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Use only recommended attachments and re-
placement parts to avoid creating a hazard
and/or voiding warranty.
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When not in use, the unit should be stored in a
dry, high or locked-up place out of the reach of
children.
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When storing unit, unplug and use a bar
sheath.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
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Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
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Carry the unit with motor stopped.
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Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of
the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.
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Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is
depressed.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in
skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the
fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use
of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti--vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who op-
erate power tools on a continual and regular
basis must monitor closely their physical con-
dition and the condition of this tool.
RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS
This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger
PP1000E
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cultivator
PP2000T
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blower
PP3000B
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING:
Use of any other attach-
ments besides those listed above and the at-
tachment provided with this unit might present a
risk of injury to the operator or bystanders. Only
those attachments listed above and the attach-
ment provided with this unit have been tested for
use with this powerhead.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
WARNING:
For each optional attach-
ment used, read entire instruction manual be-
fore use and follow all warnings and instruc-
tions in manual and on attachment.
NOTE:
Use the assist handle included with
your unit (as shown below) when operating
the following attachments.
Assist Handle
BLOWER SAFETY
WARNING:
Never put hands or other
objects into blower housing to avoid serious
injury from rotating impeller.
WARNING:
Inspect area before us-
ing the unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
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Inspect unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.
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Do not set unit on any surface except a clean,
hard area. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust,
grass, etc., could be picked up by the air in-
take and thrown out through discharge open-
ing, damaging unit, property, or causing seri-
ous injury to bystanders or operator.
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Never place objects inside the blower tubes
or blower outlet. Always direct the blowing
debris away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects such as trees, automo-
biles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause
rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to rico-
chet which can hurt people or animals,
break glass, or cause other damage.
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Check air intake opening and blower tubes
frequently, always with unit stopped and
power source disconnected. Keep vents
and discharge tubes free of debris which
can accumulate and restrict proper air flow.
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Never place any object in air intake opening
as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
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Never douse or squirt the unit with water or
any other liquid. Clean unit and labels with a
damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
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Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-
ers, or other substances which may contain
toxic materials.
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To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
CULTIVATOR SAFETY
DANGER:
RISK OF CUT. KEEP
HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM TINES AND
CUTTING AREA. Rotating tines can cause se-
rious injury. Do not attempt to clear away cut
material or hold material to be cut when the mo-
tor is running. Make sure powerhead is stopped
