Warning – Poulan Pro PP5000P User Manual

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Do not handle or operate a pruner when you

are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken

alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in

good physical condition and mentally alert. If

you have any condition that might be aggra-

vated by strenuous work, check with doctor

before operating a pruner.

Carefully plan your pruning operation in ad-

vance. Do not start cutting until you have a

clear work area, secure footing, and a

planned retreat path.

FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)

Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

Keep away from sparks or flames.

Use a container approved for fuel.

Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the powerhead.

Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills

before starting the powerhead.

Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting powerhead engine.

Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-

ing fuel cap.

Remove fuel cap slowly.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric

powerheads)

WARNING:

Avoid a dangerous envi-

ronment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,

do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or

around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not

expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the pos-

sibility of electrical shock. Do not handle exten-

sion cord plug or unit with wet hands.
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Use only a voltage supply as shown on the

nameplate of the unit.

Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in

presence of flammable liquids or gases to

avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or caus-

ing damage to unit.

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use

in unventilated areas or where dust or explo-

sive vapors can build up.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use ex-

tension cords specifically marked as suitable

for outdoor appliances. The electrical rating of

the cord must not be less than the rating of the

unit. The cord must be marked with the suffix

“W-A” (in Canada, “W”). Make sure your ex-

tension cord is in good condition. Inspect ex-

tension cord before use and replace if dam-

aged. An undersized extension cord will

cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of

power and overheating. If in doubt, use the

next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge

number, the heavier the cord.

Do not use multiple cords.

The powerhead may have a polarized plug

(one blade is wider than the other); if so, it will

require the use of a polarized extension cord.

The appliance plug will fit into a polarized ex-

tension cord only one way. If the plug does

not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the

plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a cor-

rect polarized extension cord. A polarized ex-

tension cord will require the use of a polarized

wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized

wall outlet only one way. If plug does not fit

fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it

still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician

to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change

the equipment plug, extension cord recep-

tacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect the insu-

lation and connectors on the powerhead and

extension cord before each use. If there is

any damage, do not use until damage is re-

paired by your authorized service dealer.

Do not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord

as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord

around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord

away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by

pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not

the cord.

Do not use the powerhead if the switch

does not turn the unit on and off properly.

Have the unit repaired by your authorized

service dealer.

Keep the extension cord clear of operator and

obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to

heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

Avoid any body contact with any grounded

conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes, to

avoid the possibility of electric shock. Don’t

handle plug or unit with wet hands.

Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If

powerhead is not working as it should, has

been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or

dropped into water, return it to your autho-

rized service dealer for repair.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

protection should be provided on the circuit or

outlet to be used for the powerhead. Recep-

tacles are available having built-in GFCI

protection and may be used for this measure

of safety.

Your powerhead should be double insulated

to help protect against electric shock. Double

insulation construction consists of two sepa-

rate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of

grounding. Tools and appliances built with a

double insulation system are not intended to

be grounded. Safety precautions must be ob-

served when operating any electrical tool.

The double insulation system only provides

added protection against injury resulting from

an internal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING:

All repairs to an electric

powerhead, including housing, switch, motor,

etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qual-

ified service personnel. Replacement parts

for a double insulated appliance must be iden-

tical to the parts they replace. A double insu-

lated appliance is marked with the words

“double insulation” or “double insulated”. The

symbol

(square within a square) may also

be marked on the appliance. Failure to have

the unit repaired by your authorized service

dealer can cause the double insulation con-

struction to become ineffective and result in

serious injury.

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING:

Disconnect powerhead

spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from

power source) before performing mainte-

nance.