Only the following Gasoline Powered Combination Gardening Appliance powerheadmodels and their respective attachments have been Classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with the applicable safety requirements.
Powerhead including trimmer attachment | PPB100 |
Optional blower attachment | PPB3000B |
Optional brushcutter attachment | PPB4000C |
The following attachment is Listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL Standard1602,
Optional edger attachment | PPB1000E | |
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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.
INSTRUCTION | SAFETY INFORMATION |
MANUAL | ON THE UNIT |
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
| HazardZone |
| 50 ft. |
Boots | (15 m) |
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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 needassistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call
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.
SAlways wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearingsafety leg guards is recommended.
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line.
SSecure 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.
SBeing fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line.
SStay 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.
SWear hearing protection.
SNever start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
SAlways keep engine on the right hand side
of your body.
SHold 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.
SKeep 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.
SKeep firm footingand balance. Do not over- reach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments).
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