Warning – Poulan Pro PPB1000E User Manual

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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 deal-

er.

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 pow-

erhead is not working as it should, has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped

into water, return it to your authorized service

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.
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Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace

damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make

sure all fasteners are in place and securely

fastened.

Maintain unit according to recommended pro-

cedures.

Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other

way.

Replace parts that are cracked,

chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

Use only recommended Poulan PRO®

parts and accessories. Never use wire,

wire rope, string, flailing devices, etc.

Be sure blade stops turning when engine

idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST-

MENTS section of powerhead manual).

Remove the blade before making carburetor

adjustments. Hold the unit by hand. Do not

make carburetor adjustments from the blade

side of the unit.

Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

Never start the unit with the clutch housing re-

moved. The clutch can fly off and cause seri-

ous injury.

Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an autho-

rized service dealer.

If blade strikes a foreign object, follow these

steps: stop unit and disconnect spark plug

wire (or disconnect from power source), in-

spect for damage, and repair any damage be-

fore resuming operation of the unit.