Poulan Pro PP2000T User Manual

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Avoid dangerous environments. Do not

use in unventilated areas or where dust or

explosive vapors can build up.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use

extension cords specifically marked as

suitable for outdoor appliances. The elec-

trical 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 extension cord is in

good condition. Inspect extension cord be-

fore use and replace if damaged. An under-

sized extension cord will cause a drop in

line voltage resulting in loss of power and

overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavi-

er 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 polar-

ized 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 polarized extension

cord. A polarized extension cord will re-

quire 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 equip-

ment plug, extension cord receptacle, or

extension cord plug in any way.

Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect the in-

sulation and connectors on the powerhead

and extension cord before each use. If

there is any damage, do not use until dam-

age is repaired by your authorized service

center.

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 center.

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 center for repair.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

protection should be provided on the circuit

or outlet to be used for the powerhead. Re-

ceptacles are available having built-in

GFCI protection and may be used for this

measure of safety.

DOUBLE INSULATION

CONSTRUCTION

Your powerhead should be double insulated to

help protect against electric shock. Double in-

sulation construction consists of two separate

“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 inter-

nal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING:

All repairs to an electric

powerhead, including housing, switch, motor,

etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by quali-

fied service personnel. Replacement parts for a

double insulated appliance must be identical to

the parts they replace. A double insulated

appliance is marked with the words “double in-

sulation” 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 construction to become inef-

fective 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. Re-

place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks.

Make sure all fasteners are in place and se-

curely fastened.

Maintain unit according to recommended

procedures.

Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an au-

thorized service center.

Throw away tines 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 tines stop turning when engine

idles (see CARBURETOR ADJUST-

MENTS section of powerhead manual).

Remove the tines before making carburetor

adjustments. Hold the unit by hand.

Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

Never start the unit with the clutch housing

removed. The clutch can fly off and cause

serious injury.

Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that

might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-

curs, stop the unit and inspect for damage.

If tines strike 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

before resuming operation of the unit.