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UL CLASSIFIED PRODUCT NOTICEOnlythe follow ing Gasoline Powered Combination G ardening Appliance powerhead models and
theirres pective attachments have been Classified by Underwrit ers Laboratories, Inc., in accor-
dance with the applicable safety requirements.
Powerhead including trimmer attachment PPB150E................................
Optional blower attachment PPB3000B............................................
Optional brushcutter attachment PPB4000C........................................
The following attachment is Listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories , Inc., in accordance with UL
Standard 1602, “Gasoline--Engine--Powered, Rigid--CuttingMember, Edgers and Edge--Trim-
mers.”
Optional edger attachment PPB1000E.............................................
SAFETY RULESWARNING: When us ing gardening
appliances,basic safety precautions mus t al-
waysbe followed t o 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 andwar n-
ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc -
tionmanual befo re using unit! Be thoroughly fa-
miliarwith the c ontrols and the proper use of the
unit.R estrict the use of this unit to pers ons 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.
SAFETYINFORMATION
ONTHE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DANGER: Neveruse blades with line
trimmer attachment. Nev er use flailing de-
vices with any attachment. This unit (when
usedwith supplied line t rimmer attachment) is
designedfor line trimmer use only. Us e of any
other accessories with line trimmer attach-
mentw ill increase the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line thr ows ob-
jects violently. Youand others c an beblinded/i n-
jured. Wear eye and leg protecti on. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.
EyeProtection
Boots
HazardZone
50 ft.
(15m)
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 5 0 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
youneed assistanc e, contact y our authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATORSAFETY
SDress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protect ion 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.
SAlways wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves,boots, and gloves. Wearing safet y
legguar ds is recommended.
SAlways wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
SSecurehair above s houlder 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.
SWearhearing pr otection.
SNever start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaus t 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.
SKeep trimmer head (or other optional at-
tachment)below waist level and away fr om
all parts of your body. Do not raise engine
above your waist.
SKeepall parts of y our body away from muf-
fler and spinning line (or other optional at-
tachment). Keep engine below waist lev el.
A hot mufflerc an cause serious burns.
SKeepfirm footing and balance. D o not over-
reach or use from unstable surfaces suc h
as ladders, trees, steep slopes , rooftops,
etc.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light.
SUse only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).