Warning – Poulan Pro PPB300E User Manual

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Wear hearing protection.

Never start or run the engine inside a

closed room or building. Breathing exhaust

fumes can kill.

Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

Always use the handlebar and a properly

adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see

ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING:

Stop unit and disconnect

the spark plug before performing mainte-

nance (except carburetor adjustments).
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Look for and replace damaged or loose

parts before each use. Look for and repair

fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good

working condition.

Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other

way. Replace trimmer head parts that are

cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in

any other way before using the unit.

Maintain unit according to recommended

procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-

ting line at the proper length.

Use only Poulan PRO® brand replacement

line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal

blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line

trimmer use.

Use only specified blade or trimmer head;

make sure it is properly installed and se-

curely fastened.

Never start engine with clutch shroud re-

moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-

rious injury.

Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning

when engine idles.

Make carburetor adjustments with the low-

er end supported to prevent blade or trim-

mer line from contacting any object. Hold

unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap

for support.

Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

Use only recommended Poulan PROr ac-

cessories and replacement parts.

Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by your au-

thorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

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 unit or while using the unit.

Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

spills before starting engine.

Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting engine.

Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-

moving fuel cap.

Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car-

buretor by starting the engine and letting it

run until it stops.

Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from

water heaters, electric motors or switches,

furnaces, etc.

Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING:

Inspect the area to be

cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,

broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which

can be thrown or become entangled in the

blade or trimmer head.
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Keep others including children, animals,

bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15

meters) away. Stop engine immediately if

you are approached.

Always keep engine on the right--hand side

of your body.

Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach.

Keep blade or trimmer head below waist

level. Do not raise engine above your waist.

Keep all parts of your body away from

blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en-

gine is running. A hot muffler can cause se-

rious burns.

Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

right side of the shield will throw debris

away from the operator.

Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Stop the unit before carrying.

Keep muffler away from your body.

Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit

before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.

Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-

retor by starting the engine and letting it run

until it stops.

Store unit so the blade or line limiter blade

cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit

can be hung by the shaft.

Store unit out of reach of children.

SAFETY NOTICE:

Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve

damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of

people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-

mal 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 oper-

ate power tools on a continual and regular basis

must monitor closely their physical condition

and the condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

This unit is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark ar-

resting screen which meets the requirements of

California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest

land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine,

Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washing-

ton require by law that many internal combus-

tion engines be equipped with a spark arresting