If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
OPERATING THE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PP1000E Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PP2000T Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PP3000B Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PP5000P
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug before removing or instal- ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS)
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.
Coupler
Lower
Attachment
TIGHTEN
2.Press and hold the locking/release button. Locking/Release
Button
WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Hearing 
Protection
Eye Protection
Heavy,
Long Pants
Boots
Cut from your left to your right.
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol- lowing:
SWear eye protection and heavy clothing.
S Extend your left arm and hold handlebar grip with your left hand.
SHold throttle grip with your right hand with
finger on throttle trigger.
SKeep unit below waist level.
SKeep shoulder strap pad centered on your left shoulder and danger sign centered on your back.
S Maintain full weight of tool on your left shoulder.
S Without bending over, keep the blade or trimmer head near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD
Coupler | Upper Tube | |
Lower Attachment | ||
|
3.While securely holding the engine and upper tube, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH- MENTS
1.Remove the tube cap from the attach- ment (if present).
2.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler.
3.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.
4.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler | Primary Hole |
| Guide Recess |
| Locking/ |
Upper | Release Attachment |
Tube | Button |
|
WARNING: Always wear eye protec- tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury.
Before trimming, bring engine to a speed suffi- cient to cut material to be trimmed.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle. At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
To stop engine:
SRelease the throttle trigger.
SMove the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi- tion.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 in. (5 cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle.
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