moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture leading to oil and fuel separation.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

SRelease the throttle trigger.

S Push and release the engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will automatically return to the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before at- tempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset.

ON/STOP switch

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

WARNING: Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

Starting position

HELPFUL TIP

If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call 1-800-554-6723.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)

1.Set unit on a flat surface.

2.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

3.Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.

Primer bulb

Choke lever

Muffler

 

Starter handle

4.Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.

5.As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.

6.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. NOTE: If the en- gine doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times. Pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move the

choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the en- gine still doesn’t start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.

7.Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 seconds. Squeeze throttle trigger and allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at RUN. Release throttle trigger. NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the RUN posi- tion, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

2.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

3.Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to RUN.

NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the RUN position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATING THE COUPLER

This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional attachments are:

MODEL:

Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB1000E Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB2000T Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB3000B Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB4000C Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB5000P Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB5500P

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug before removing or instal- ling attachments.

REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT- TACHMENTS)

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

Coupler

LOOSEN

Attachment

TIGHTEN Knob

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545186798, PPB330 specifications

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