Warning – Poulan Pro PP2000T User Manual

Page 3

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 tines.

Stay alert. Do not operate when you are

tired, ill, upset, or under the influence of al-

cohol, 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.

Never operate the cultivator without the tine

guard in place and properly secured.

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 re-

moving fuel cap.

Remove fuel cap slowly.

Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-

pors cannot reach sparks or open flames

from water heaters, electric motors or

switches, furnaces, etc.

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 use on wet

surfaces. Do not handle extension cord plug or

unit with wet hands.
S

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 explosive

vapors can build up.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the pow-

erhead 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 ap-

pliance plug will fit into a polarized extension

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 correct polar-

ized extension cord. A polarized extension

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.

To reduce risk of electrical shock, use exten-

sion cords specifically marked as suitable for

outdoor appliances having electrical rating not

less than the rating of unit. Cord must be

marked with suffix “W--A” (in Canada “W”).

Make sure your extension cord is in good

condition. Inspect extension cord before use

and replace if damaged. Do not use a dam-

aged cord. Cord insulation must be intact with

no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors

must be undamaged. The extension cord

used to reach the power source must be

heavy enough to carry current from the power

source the full length of the extension cord to

the unit. 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 lower the gauge

number, the heavier the cord.

Do not use multiple cords.

Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the

extension cord or yank extension cord to dis-

connect unit. To unplug, grasp the plug, not

the cord. Do not use cord as a handle, close a

door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges

or corners. Do not expose cords to heat, oil,

or water.

Keep the extension cord clear of operator and

obstacles at all times.

Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to re-

cessed plug as shown in this manual to pre-

vent damage to unit and/or extension cord

and to reduce the possibility of the extension

cord disconnecting from the unit during op-

eration.

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 use the powerhead if the switch

does not turn the unit on and off properly.

Have the unit repaired by your authorized

service dealer.

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

dealer for repair.

Avoid unintentional starting of the unit. Never

carry unit with your finger on the switch. Be

sure the switch is in the OFF position and

never touch the switch when connecting ex-

tension cord.

Unplug the unit from the power source when

not in use, before servicing, and when chang-

ing accessories and/or attachments.

Avoid any body contact with any grounded

conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes, to

avoid the possibility of electric shock.

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.