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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PPB3000B
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-
siones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le
faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
530164260
11/5/03
Have the unit repaired by your authorized
service dealer.
D Keep the extension cord clear of operator and
obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to
heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
D 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.
D 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 dealer for repair.
D 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.
S Avoid dangerous environments. Do not
use in unventilated areas or where explo-
sive vapors or carbon monoxide build--up
could be present.
S Do not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc. could be picked up by theair intakeand
thrown out through discharge opening,
damagingunit, property, or causing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.
S Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-
faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keepfirm footingandbalance
at all times.
S Never place objects inside the discharge
opening; always direct the blowing debris
away frompeople, animals, glass, andsolid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc. The forceof air can causerocks, dirt,or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can
hurt people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
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.
S Check air intake opening frequently. Keep
vents and discharge opening free of debris
which can accumulate and restrict proper
air flow.
S Never place any object in air intake opening
as this could restrict proper air flow and cause
damage to the unit.
S Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-
ers, orother substances which may contain
toxic materials.
S To avoid spreadingfire, do notuse near leaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
S Wear hearing protection.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
WARNING: All repairs to an electric
powerhead,including housing, switch, motor,
etc., must bediagnosedandrepairedby qual-
ified service personnel. Replacement parts
foradoubleinsulated appliancemust beiden-
tical to the parts they replace. A double insu-
lated appliance is marked with the words
“double insulation” or “double insulated”. The
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
WARNING: Disconnect powerhead
spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from
power source) before performing mainte-
nance.
D Have all maintenance other than the rec-
ommended procedures described in the in-
struction manual performed by your autho-
rized service dealer.
D Always seeyour authorizedservice dealer to
replace a damaged impeller. Parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way can fly apart and cause seri-
ous injury. Have damaged parts replaced
before using attachment.
D Use only recommended Poulan PRO! re-
placement parts; use of any other parts
may void your warrantyand cause damage
to your unit.
symbol
(squarewithin asquare) 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.
BLOWER SAFETY
WARNING: Never put hands or other
objects into blower housing to avoid serious
injury from the rotating impeller.
WARNING: Inspect the area before
using the unit. Remove all debris and hard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
S Inspect attachment before each use for
worn, loose, missing, ordamagedparts.Do
not use until unit is in proper working order.
S Keep outside surfaces free from oil and
fuel.
D Never douse or squirt the attachment with
water or any other liquid.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
D
Hand carry the unit with the engine
stopped.
D Allow the powerhead and attachment to
cool and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle.
S Never start or run engine inside a closed
room, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
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D Storeunitandfuel in areawherefuelvapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
D Store in a high, cool, dry, indoor area out of
reach of children.
If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. If you
need assistance, call 1--800--554--6723.
wise 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 operate power tools
on a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condition
of this tool.
SPECIAL 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 peo-
ple prone to circulation disorders or abnormal
swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in other-
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
Your attachment is fully assembled; no as-
sembly is necessary.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR BLOWER ATTACHMENT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
BLOWER ATTACHMENT. Comparethe illustrations withyour unitto familiarize yourself withthe
location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Hanger
Air Intake O
Blower Discharge
Opening
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3. Push the attachmentintothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to be
installed. The optional attachments are:
4. Beforeusing theunit, tightenthe knobse-
MODEL:
curely by turning clockwise.
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB1000E
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB2000T
Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB4000C
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
whenattachmentis notin use.To install hang-
er on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release but-
ton.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until
the locking/release button snaps into the
hole.
WARNING: Always disconnect pow-
erheadspark plug (or disconnect powerhead
frompowersource) beforeremoving orinstal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING ATTACHMENT
CAUTION: When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Upper Shaft
OPERATING POSITION
Coupler
LOOSEN
Lower
Attachment
ALWAYS WEA
Eye Protection
TIGHTEN
Knob
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
WARNING: Inspect the area before
using the unit. Remove all debris and hard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
Use your blower attachment for:
S Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
S Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into
piles, or removing debris from corners,
around joints, or between bricks.
Control air flow by directing the blower dis-
charge opening down or to one side. Always
work away from solid objects such as walks,
large stones, vehicles, and fences.
Coupler
Lower Attachment
Upper Shaft
3. While securely holding the upper shaft,
pull the attachment straight out of the
coupler.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of upper shaft
coupler.
Primary Hole
Coupler
Guide Recess
Clean corners by starting in corners and moving
outward. This will help prevent an accumulation
of debris which could fly into your face.
Be careful when working near plants. The force
of the air could damage tender plants.
Locking/ Attachment
Release
Button
Upper
Shaft
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MAINTENANCE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
WARNING: Always stop unit anddis-
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-
erheadfrompowersource) beforeperforming
maintenance.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PARTS
S Housing Screws
AND LABELS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damagedparts. Clean the unit and
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
STORAGE
SEASONAL STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
Prepareattachmentfor storageat end of sea-
son or if it will notbe used for 30 days ormore.
If your blower attachment is to be stored for a
period of time:
S Allow attachment to cool before storing or
transporting.
S Store in a high, cool, dry, indoor area out of
reach of children.
S Clean the entire unit.
S Inspect attachment for any loose or dam-
aged parts. Tighten any loose screws.
S Replace any damaged, worn or broken
parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having thepropergasolineto
oil ratio.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each
new Poulan PRO! brand gasoline tool or at-
tachment is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
product or attachment as follows from the
original date of purchase.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-
UCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-
signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice or obliga-
tion to any purchaser.
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
90 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income produc-
ing purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warrantyis not transferableand doesnot
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or the use
of accessories and/or attachments not spe-
cifically recommended by ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this tool. Addi-
tionally, this warranty does not cover tune-
ups, spark plugs, filters, cutting line, or rotat-
ing head parts that will wear and require re-
placement with reasonable use during the
warranty period. This warranty does not cov-
er predelivery setup or normal adjustments
explained in the instruction manual.
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