Poulan PPB100E - Manual (Page 2)

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UL CLASSIFIED PRODUCT NOTICE
Only the following Gasoline Powered Combination Gardening Appliance powerhead models and
their respective attachments have been Classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in accor-
dance with the applicable safety requirements.
Powerhead including trimmer attachment PPB100E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional blower attachment PPB3000B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional brushcutter attachment PPB4000C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The following attachment is Listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL
Standard 1602, “Gasoline--Engine--Powered, Rigid--Cutting Member, Edgers and Edge--Trim-
mers.”
Optional edger attachment PPB1000E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions must al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instruc-
tions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is
responsible for following instructions and warn-
ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc-
tion manual before using unit! Be thoroughly fa-
miliar with the controls and the proper use of the
unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who
have read, understand, and will follow the
instructions and warnings on the unit and in the
manual. Never allow children to operate this
unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DANGER:
Never use blades with line
trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de-
vices with any attachment. This unit (when
used with supplied line trimmer attachment) is
designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any
other accessories with line trimmer attach-
ment will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. You and others can be blinded/in-
jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.
Eye Protection
Boots
HazardZone
50 ft.
(15 m)
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away. Stop unit immediately if ap-
proached.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when op-
erating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
S Always wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
S Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety
leg guards is recommended.
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
S 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.
S Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use common
sense.
S Wear hearing protection.
S Never start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always keep engine on the right hand side
of your body.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep trimmer head (or other optional at-
tachment) below waist level and away from
all parts of your body. Do not raise engine
above your waist.
S Keep all parts of your body away from muf-
fler and spinning line (or other optional at-
tachment). Keep engine below waist level.
A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach or use from unstable surfaces such
as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops,
etc.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).