ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
DANGER:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury .
PELIGRO:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en le-
siones graves.
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Lirelemanueld’instructionsetbienrespectertouslesavertisse-
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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
PPB4000C
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright
E
2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
530164694
12/8/03
NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH
ELECTRIC POWERHEADS
NO ESTA DISEÑADO PARA EL USO CON
CABEZAS DE MOTOR ELÉCTRICO
NON CONÇU POUR L’USAGE AVEC
BLOC---MOTEURS ÉLECTRIQUES
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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
DANGER!
This bru shcutter
canbedangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause
se r ious or e ven fatal inju r y.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the brushcutter.
Alwayswearappropriateearprotection,eyeprotectionandheadprotection.
SAFETY RULES
W ARNING:
When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
andseriousinjury. Readandfollowallinstruc-
tions. Failuretodoso can result in seriousin-
jury.
DANGER
:
This powertoolcanbedan-
gerous!
This unit can causeserious injury in-
cluding amputationor blindness to theopera-
tor and others. The warnings and safety
instructionsinthismanualmustbe followedto
provide reasonable safety and efficiency in
using the unit. The operator is responsiblefor
following thewarnings and instructionsinthis
manual and on the unit. Read the entire in-
structionmanualbeforeassembling andusing
theunit!Restricttheuseofthis unit topersons
who read, understand, and follow the warn-
ingsandinstructionsinthis manualandonthe
unit. Never allow children to operate this unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DANGER
:
Neveruseflailingdevices.
DANGER:
Blade can thrust violently
away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
Keeppeople and animals 50 feet (15meters)
away.
W ARNING:
Blade/trimmer line can
throw objects violently. You canbe blinded or
injured. Wear eye and leg protection.
Leg
Guards
Boots
Eye
Protection
ALWAYS WEAR:
Thrown
objects
W ARNING:
Hazar d zon e for th r own
o bjec ts. Blade/tr im mer lineca nthrow obje cts vi-
olently . Others can be blinded or injured. Keep
people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
Hazard Zone
50 Feet
(15 Meters)
W ARNING:
Do not use trimmer head
as a fastening device for the blade.
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W ARNING:
The blade continues to
spin after throttle is released or engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw ob-
jects or seriously cut you if accidentally
touched.Stop the blade by contacting the left
hand side of coasting blade with material al-
ready cut.
Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S
Dressproperly.Alwayswearsafetyglasses
or similar eye protectionwhenoperating,or
performingmaintenance on your unit(safe-
ty glasses are available). Eye protection
should be marked Z87.
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Always wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
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Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearingsafety
leg guards is recommended.
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Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefootorwearsandals.Stayclearofspin-
ning line/blade.
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Secure hair above sho ulder length. Secure o r
re m ove loose clo thing andjewelry or clot hing
with loosely hanging tie s, straps, tassels, etc.
They can b e caught in moving parts.
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Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line/blade.
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Stayalert.Donotoperateunitwhenyouare
tired,ill, upsetorunder influence ofalcohol,
drugs, or medication. Watch what you are
doing; use common sense.
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Wear hearing protection.
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Never start or run the engine inside a closed
ro om or building. Br eathin g exh au st fu m es
can kill.
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Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
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Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap when using brush-
cutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY
W ARNING:
Disconnect powerhead
spark p lug (ordisconnect powerheadfrom pow-
er source) before performing maintenance.
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Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good
working condition.
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Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
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Ma intain the unit according to recommen ded
procedures. Keepthe bladesharp. Neveruse
flailing device s, wire, r ope, string, etc.
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Use only specified blade; make sure it is
properly installed and securely fastened.
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Never start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved. Theclutch can fly offand causese-
rious injury.
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Be sure blade stops turning when engine
id les.
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Makecarburetoradjustmentswiththelower
end supported to prevent the blade from
contactinganyobject.Holdtheunitbyhand;
do not use the shoulder strap for support.
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Keepothers away whenmaking carburetor
adjustments.
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Use only recommended Poulan PRO
!
ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
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Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-
thorized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
S
Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
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Keep away from sparks or flames.
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Use a container approved for fuel.
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Do notsmoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit or while using the unit.
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Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills beforestarting engine.
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Move atleast10 feet (3 meters)away from fu-
e ling s ite before startin g engine .
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Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
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Removefuel cap slowly.
CUTTINGSAFETY
W ARNING:
Inspectthe areato becut
beforeeachuse.Removeobjects(rocks,bro-
ken glass, nails, wir e, string, etc.) which can
bethrownorbecomeentangledinthebladeor
trimmer line.
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Keepothersincludingchildren,animals,by-
standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Stop the engineimmediately
if you are approached.
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Always keep engine on the right--handside
of your body.
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Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
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Keepfirm footingandbalance. Donotover-
reach.
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Keepblade/trimmer headbelow waistlevel.
S
Do not raise powerhead engine above your
waist.
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Keepall parts of your bodyaway fromspin-
ning line/blade andmuffler.
S
Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
the right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
S
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S
Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTINGAND STORAGE
S
Stopthe powerheadengine beforecarrying
unit.
S
Keep muffler away from your body.
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Allow engineto cool andsecure unit before
storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
S
Empty the fuel tank beforestoring or trans-
portingtheunit.Useupfuel leftin thecarbu-
retor by starting theengine andletting itrun
until it stops.
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Storeunitandfuel in an areawherefuelva-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
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from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally
cause injury.
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Store unit indoors, out of reach of children.
If situations occur which are no t co vered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. If you
need a ssistance, call 1--800--554--6723.
SPECIALNOTICE:
Exposuretovibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
handtools could cause bloodvessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
peoplepronetocirculationdisordersorabnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people.If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
changein skin color ortexture, or loss offeel-
ing inthefingers,hands,or joints,discontinue
theuseofthistoolandseekmedicalattention.
An anti-vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Users who
operatepowertoolsonacontinualandregular
basis must monitor closely their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents for the following:
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Brushcutter attachment
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Handlebar (with clamp and knob)
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Handlebar clamp base (with spacer tabs)
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Shoulder strap
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Upper shoulder strap clamp
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Lowershoulderstrapclamp(withspacertabs)
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Handlebar clamp screws (4)
S
Shoulder strap clamp screws (2)
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4--point weed blade (assembled on brush-
cutter attachment)
S
Largenut for installing blade
S
Retaining washer
S
Cupped washer
S
Metal shield (assembled on brushcutterat-
tachment)
S
Trimmer head
S
Plastic shield
S
Wing nut (screwed ontoplastic shield)
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Attachment hanger
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Hex wrench
W ARNING:
If received assembled, re-
peat all steps to ensure your unit is pro perly as-
sembled and all fastene rs are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE:
Ifyouneeda ssist anceorfindth atp a rts
are missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
TOOLS REQUIRED
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Hex wrench (provided)
INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER
ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:
Wh en removing or inst alling at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
st ab ility.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Removetheshaftcap fromthebrushcut-
ter attachment (if present).
3. Positionlocking/release buttonofattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
4. Pushtheattachmentintothecoupleruntil
thelocking/release button snaps intothe
primary hole.
5. Beforeusingtheunit,tightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Lower
Attachment
Guide Recess
W ARNING:
Makesurethelocking/re-
lease button is locked in theprimary hole and
the knob is securely tightenedbefore operat-
ing the unit.
HANDLEBARASSEMBLY
DANGER:
RISK OF CUT.
To avoid
seriousinjury,thebarrierportionof thehandlebar
must be installed as shown on the upper shaft of
the powerhead to provide a barrier between op-
erator and the spinning b lade. Attach sha ft
clamp above arrow on safety warning decal on
theuppe r shaft(powerheadend of unit). Ensure
handlebar is positioned on ha ndlebar clamp be-
tween the arrows on the handlebar decal.
NOTE:
The shaft clamp base has four
spacer tabs attached. These tabs are pro-
vided to adapt this attachment for use with
powerheads that have a 1
"
diameter upper
shaft(theshaftclampwill nottightendownse-
curely on the1
"
diameter upper shaft without
using these spacer tabs). The tabs must be
broken off completely before use and placed
over the screw holes on the clamp base.
These tabs are not needed for powerheads
with a 7/8
"
upper shaft.
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Spacer Tabs
HANDLEBARCLAMP BASE
Spacer Tabs
positioned for use
on 1
"
diameter
upper shaft
1. Place the shaft clamp over the upper
shaftabovethearrowonthesafetydecal.
2. Position theclamp base under theupper
shaftandaligntheshaftclampandclamp
base screw holes (use spacer tabs be-
tweenshaftclampandclampbaseifnec-
essary tosecureclamp,i.e.for1
"
diame-
ter upper shaft).
POWERHEAD
END
ATTACHMENT
END
Screws
Clamp
Base
Handlebar Clamp
between arrows on
handlebar decal
Clamp
Knob
Shaft
Clamp
Handlebar
Arrow on
Safety Decal
3. Insert the four screws into the screw
holes.
4. Secure shaft clampby tighteningscrews
with the hex wrench.
5. Position the handlebar as shown, ensur-
ing the handlebar is positioned on the
handlebar clamp between the arrows on
the handlebardecal.
6. Retighten handlebar by turning clamp
knob clockwise until handlebaris secure
andstationaryin clamp(clampknobcan-
not be overtightened).
SHOULDERSTRAP ASSEMBLY
W ARNING:
Proper shoulder strap
and handlebar adjustments must be made
withtheenginecompletelystoppedbeforeus-
ing unit. The shoulder strap clamp must be
installed as shown above the handlebar on the
upper shaft (powerhead end of unit).
NOTE:
The lower shoulder strap clamp has
twospacertabsattached. Thesetabsarepro-
vided to adapt this attachment for use with
powerheads that have a 1
"
(2.5cm)diameter
upper shaft (theshoulder strap clamp will not
tightendownsecurelyonthe1
"
(2.5cm)diam-
eter upper shaft without using these spacer
tabs). Thetabsmust bebrokenoffcompletely
before use and placed over the screw holes
onthelowershoulderstrapclamp. Thesetabs
are not needed for powerheads with a 7/8
"
(2.2 cm) upper shaft.
Spacer Tabs
LOWER SHOULDERSTRAP
CLAMP
Spacer Tabs
positioned for use
on 1
"
(2.5 cm)
diameter
upper shaft
1. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
overtheuppershaftabovethehandlebar.
2. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
underthe uppershaftandalign theupper
andlowerclampscrewholes(usespacer
tabs between upper and lower clamps if
necessarytosecureclamp,i.e.for1
"
(2.5
cm) diameter uppershaft).
Upper Shoulder
StrapClamp
Screws
Lower Shoulder
StrapClamp
POWERHEAD
END
ATTACHMENT
END
3. Insert two screws into the screw holes.
4. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-
ing screws with the hex wrench.
5. Insert your right arm and head through
the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on
your left shoulder. Make sure the danger
signis onyourback andthehookis tothe
right side of your waist.
NOTE:
Aone-halftwistis builtintheshoulder
straptoallow thestraptorestflatontheshoul-
der.
6. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 6 inches below the waist.
7. Fasten the strap h ook to the clamp and lift
the tool to the operating position.
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8. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit
andbalancebeforestartingtheengineor
beginning a cutting operation.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to relocate the
shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper
balancing of unit.
30 inches
(76 cm)
HARNESS
ADJUSTMENT
FOR BALANCE
6 inches
(15 cm)
below
waist
4--12
inches
(10 -- 30 cm)
above
ground
30 inches
(76 cm)
CONFIGURINGYOUR UNIT
Y ou can configure your unit using a trimmer
hea d for grass and light we eds, or a weedblad e
for cuttin g grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2
in ch (1 cm) in diam eter. To asse m ble yo ur unit,
go to the section for the desired configuration
and follow the instructions.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION --
TRIMMER HEAD
TRIMMER
HEAD
NOTE:
Re m ove th ebladea ndmeta lshie ldbe-
fore a ttaching the plastic shield and trimmer
head . To remo v e blade , align hole in the dust
cupwith thehole in theside ofthe gearboxby
rotating the blade. Inserta small screwdriver
intoalignedholes. This will keepthesh aftfrom
turning wh ile loose nin g th e blade nut. Remo ve
blade nut by turning clockwise. Remove the
screwdriver . Remove both wa shers and b lade.
To remove metal shield, loosen and remove the
fou r moun ting scre ws. See ATT ACHI NG THE
MET AL SHIELD and INST ALLATION OF THE
ME TALBLADEfo rillustra tions. Besuretostore
all parts and instructions for future use.
INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER
HEAD
NOTE:
Before installing the trimmer head,
make surethe dust cup andretainingwasher
are positioned on the shaft of the gearbox.
The retaining washermust be positionedwith
the raised section toward the gearbox.
1. Alignholeint hed ust cupwiththeholeinthe
sideof the gearboxby rotatingthe dustcup.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turn-
ing while tightening trimmer head.
Screwdriver
3. While h old ing th e scr ewdriver in position,
threadtrimmer head onto theshaft by turn-
ing counterclockwise. T ighten until secure.
Trimmer
head
Dust cup
Gearbox
Retaining
washer
4. Remove the screwdriver.
ATTACHINGTHE PLASTIC SHIELD
W ARNING:
The shield must beprop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
theoperatorandothersandis equippedwitha
linelimiter bladewhichcuts excess line tothe
properlength.Thelinelimiter blade(onunder-
side of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
1. Removewing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.
3. Pivotshielduntil boltpassesthroughhole
in bracket.
4. Tighten the wing nut securely .
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Wing Nut
Bracket
Slot
Shield
Gearbox
PIVOT
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -- WEED
BLADE
WEED
BLADE
NOTE:
Remove the trimmer head and plastic
shield befo re attaching the metal shield and
in sta llingthe we edbla de.Tore m ovethetrimm er
head, align hole in the dust cup with the hole in
the side of the gea rbox by rotating t he dust cup.
Insert a small scre wdriver into aligned holes.
This will keep the shaft f rom tur ning while loos-
ening the trimmer head. Remove the trimmer
head by turning clockwise. Remove the screw-
driver. To remove the plastic shield, loosen and
remove wingnut. Pivot shieldto releasebracket
from slot. See INST ALLATION OF THE TRIM-
MER HEAD and A TT ACHING THE PLASTIC
SHIE LD f or illu stra tions. Be sure to store a ll
parts and instructions for future use. Never use
t he trimmer head with th e metal blade ins talled.
ATTACHINGTHE METAL SHIELD
W ARNING:
The metal shield must be
properly installed on the tool anytime the tool
is used with a blade. The forward tip of the
metalshieldhelpstoreducetheoccurrenceof
blade thrust which can cause serious injury
such as amputation to the operator or by-
standers. Failure to install the shield in the
position shown can result in serious injury to
theoperator. Thelength of the shield must be
aligned with the length of the shaft.
1. Place the metal shield under the gearbox,
and align the screw holes.
Shield
Gearbox
2. Insert and thread the 4 mountingscrews
throughthe holes of thegearbox andthe
metal shield. Tightenevenly andsecure-
ly with the hex wrench provided.
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL
BLADE
W ARNING:
Wear protective gloves
when handlingor performingmaintenanceon
the blade to avoid injury. The blade is sharp
and can cut you even when it is not moving.
W ARNING:
Do not use any blades, or
fastening ha rdware other th an the washers and
n uts sh own in the followin g illustratio ns. Th ese
parts must be provided by Poulan/Weed Eater
and installed as shown below . Failure to use
proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and
seriously hurt you or others.
NOTE:
The dust cupand retaining washerare
locate don thegearbox shaft and notin th eparts
bag. All other faste ners mentioned in the follow-
ing assembly steps are in the parts bag.
1. Remove the retaining washer from the
threade d shaft of the gearbox. Leave the
d ust cup o n th e shaft.
2. Install the blade and the retaining washer
over the threaded shaft.
3. Make sure the raised part of the retaining
washer is facing the gearbox andthe raised
area fits into the hole in the cente r of the
blade.
4. Slidethebladeandretainingwasheronto
the shaft of the gearbox.
5. Place the cupped washeronto the shaft.
Makesurethecuppedside of thewasher
is toward the blade.
6. Installtheblade nut bythreadingontothe
shaft counterclockwise.
Shield
Blade
Retaining
Washer
Dust Cup
Cupped
Washer
Nut
Threaded Shaft
Gearbox
NOTE:
Ma kesureallpart sareinplaceasillu s-
trated,andthe bladeis sandwiched betweenthe
dust cup a ndthe retaining washer. T here should
benospace betweenthebladeandthedust cup
or the retaining washer .
7. Align hole in dust cup with hole in side of
gea rbox by rotating the blade.
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8. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep theshaft fromturn-
ing while tightening the blade nut.
Screwdriver
9. Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench
while holding screwdriver in position.
10. Remove the screwdriver .
11. T urn blade by hand. If the blade binds
against the shield, or appears to be un-
even, the blade is not centered, and you
must reinstall.
NOTE:
To rem o ve blade, inse rt scr e w driver
into alignedholes. Unthreadthenutandremove
parts. Be sure to store partsand instructionsfor
future use.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTERATTACHMENT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
BRUSHCUTTERATTACHMENT. Comparetheillustrations withyourunit tofamiliarizeyourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Blade Shield
Blade
Gearbox
Shaft
Hanger
Trimmer Shield
Trimmer Head
BLADE
The BLADE is designed for cutting grass,
weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in
diameter.
TRIMMER HEAD
TheTRIMMERHEADholdscuttinglineandis
designed for cutting grass and light weeds.
BLADE SHIELD
TheBLADESHIELDprovidesprotectionfrom
the spinning blade.
TRIMMER SHIELD
The TRIMMER SHIELD provides protection
from the spinning trimmer line.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to be
installed. The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger
PPB1000E.......................
Cultivator
PPB2000T...................
Blower
PPB3000B......................
W ARNING:
Always disconnect pow-
erhead spark plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING BRUSHCUTTER
ATTACHMENT (OR OTHER
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS)
CAUTION:
Whenremovingor installing at-
tachments, place the powerhead and attach-
ment on a flat surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Shaft
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/relea se button.
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Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the upper shaft,
pull the attachment straight out of the
coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH -
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release buttonof attach-
ment into guide recess of upper shaft
coupler.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
3. Pushtheattachmentintothecoupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Beforeusingtheunit,tightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachmenthangeris provided for storage
whenattachmentis notin use. To installhang-
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.
OPERATING POSITION
Boots
Heavy ,
Long Pants
Eye Protection
ALWAYS WEAR:
Cut from your left to your right.
NOTE:
This brushcutter attachment is not
designed for use with electric powerheads.
When operating unit with brushcutter attach-
ment, clip shoulder strapontouppershoulder
strapclamp,standasshownandcheck forthe
following:
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Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
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Keeparmsextendedwithrighthandholding
the trigger handle of powerhead.
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Keep left arm extendedwith left hand hold-
ing the handlebar.
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Keep unit below waist level.
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Shoulder strap pad should be centered on
your left shoulder anddangersigncentered
on your back.
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Maintain full weight of tool on left shoulder.
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Without bending over, keep the blade near
andparallel to the ground andnot crowdedin-
to material being cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFOR
USE OF BRUSHCUTTERATTACH-
MENT WITH TRIMMER HEAD
W ARNING:
Always wear eye protec-
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocks ordebris canricochet orbethrowninto
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
n ece ssary. The cut t ing line will cut effic ient ly
whenthe engineis run atless thanfull throttle.At
lower speeds, there is less engine noise and
vibration. Always release the throttle trigger
and allow the engine to return to idle speed
when not cutting.
CUTTINGMETHODS
W ARNING:
Use minimum speed and
donotcrowdthelinewhencuttingaroundhard
objects(rock,gravel,fenceposts,etc.),which
candamagethetrimmerhead,becomeentan-
gledin theline,orbethrowncausingaserious
hazard.
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The tip of the line does the cutting. You will
achievethebestperformanceandminimum
line wear by not crowding the line into the
cutting area. Theright andwrong ways are
shown below.
Tip of the line
does thecutting.
Right Wrong
Line crowded into
work area.
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Thelinewill easilyremovegrassandweeds
from around walls, fences, trees andflower
beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of
trees or shrubs and scar fences.
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For trimming or scalping, use less than full
throttle to increase line life and decrease
head wear, especially:
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During light duty cutting.
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Near objects around which the line can
wrap such as small posts, trees or fence
wire.
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Formowingor sweeping,usefull throttlefor
a good clean job.
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TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer
head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the groun d
a nd at an an gle . Allow only the tip of the line to
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into
work area.
Trimming
3 inches (8 cm)
above ground
SCALPING -- The scalping technique re-
moves unwanted vegetation down to the
ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head
about3inches (8cm)abovethegroundandat
an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the
groundaroundtrees,posts, monuments,etc.
This technique increases line wear.
Scalping
MOWING--Yourtrimmerisidealformowingin
places conventional lawn mowers cannot
reach. In the mowing position, keep the line
paralleltotheground.Avoidpressingthehead
into the ground as this can scalp the ground
and damage the tool.
Mowing
SWEEPING -- Thefanning actionof therotat-
inglinecanbeusedtoblowawayloosedebris
from an area. Keep the line parallel to and
above the area surface and swing the tool
from side to side.
Sweeping
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFOR
BRUSHCUTTERATTACHMENT
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Blade Thrust
is a reaction that only occurs
when using a bladed unit. This reaction can
cause se rious injury such as amputation.
Carefully study this section . It is imp ortantthat
you understand what causes bla de thrust,
how you can reduce the chance of its occur-
ring, and how you canremainincontrol ofunit
if blade thrust occurs.
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WHAT CAUS ES BL ADE THR UST
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Blad e
Thrust
can occur when spinning blade con-
tactsanobjectthatitdoesnotcut.Thiscontact
causes blade to stop for an instant and then
suddenly move or “th rust” away from object
that was hit. The “thrusting” reaction can be
violent enough to cause operator to be pro-
pelled inany direction and lose control of unit.
Theuncon trolledunit cancause serious injury
if blade contacts operator or others.
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WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS --
Blade Thrust
can occur without warning if
the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is
morelikely tooccur in areaswhereit is diffi-
cult to see the material being cut. By using
the unit properly, the occurrence of blade
thrust will be reduced and the operatorwill
be less likely to lose control.
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Cutonlygrass, weeds,and wo odybrush upto
1/2 inch (1 cm) in diameter with we ed blade.
Do not let blade contact material it cannot cut
su chas stum ps, rocks , fences ,me t al, etc ., or
clusters o f hard, woody brush with a diameter
greater than 1/2 inch (1 cm).
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Useasharpblade.Adullbladeis morelikely
to snag and thrust.
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Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have
maximumcutting powerand is less likely to
bind or stall.
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“Feed” the blade deliberately and not too
rapidly. Thebladecan thrustaway if it is fed
too rapidly.
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Cut only from your leftto you r right. Cutting on
righ t side of t he shield will throw debris awa y
from the operator.
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Use the shoulderstrapand keep a firm grip
on the unit with both hands. A properly ad-
justedshoulderstrapwillsupporttheweight
of the unit, freeing your arms and hands to
control and guide the cutting motion.
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Keep feet comfortably spread a part and
braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of
unit. Do not overrea ch. Keep firm footing an d
balance.
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Keepbladebelow waist level. Itwill beeas-
ier to maintain control of unit.
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Donotraisetheengineaboveyour waistas
the blade can come dangerously close to
your body.
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Do not swing the unit with such force that
you are in danger of losing your balance.
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Bring the powerheadengine to cutting speed
before entering the material to be cut.
If the blade does not turn when you squeeze
the throttle trigger of the powerhead, make
sure the attachment is fully inserted into the
coupler.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
powerhead engine to return to idle speed
when not cutting. The blade should not turn
while theengineis runningat idle. If theblade
turns at idle, donot use your unit.Refer to the
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT section of
thepowerheadmanualorcontact your autho-
rized service dealer.
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Maintain good firm footing while using the
unit. Dothis by plantingfeet firmly in acom-
fortable apart position.
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Cut while swinging the upper part of your
body from left to right.
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As you move forward to the next area to cut,
b esuretoma intain your b alance , an dfo oting.
Cut using the 2
o’clock to 4 o’clock
position of the
blade
2 o’clock
4 o’clock
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION
W ARNING:
The operator or others
mustnottrytoclearaway cutmaterialwiththe
engine running or the blade turning to avoid
serious injury. Stop engine and blade before
removing materials wrapped around blade or
shaft.
MAINTENANCE
W ARNING:
Always stop unit anddis-
connect spark plug wire before performing
maintenance.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
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BladeShield-- Discontinueuseofbrushcut-
ter attachment if blade shield is damaged.
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Trimmer Shield -- Discontinue use of brush-
cutter attachment if trimmer shield is dam-
aged.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PARTS
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Blade nut
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Fasteners
INSPECTAND CLEAN UNIT
AND DECALS
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Aftereach use,inspectcompleteunit forloose
or damaged parts. Clean the un it and decals
using a dam p cloth w ith a mild deter ge nt.
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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
BLADE MAINTENANCE
W ARNING:
Thebladewill continueto
spin after the enginestops orafter thethrottle
trigger has been released. To avoid serious
injury, make sure the blade has stopped
coastinganddisconnectthesparkplugbefore
performing work on the blade.
W ARNING:
Always replace a blade
thatis bent,warped,cracked,broken,ordam-
aged in any other way. Never attempt to
straightenand reuse a damagedblade. Use
only specified replacement blade. Wear pro-
tective gloves when handling or performing
maintenanceontheblade to help avoidinjury.
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Check blade for flatness periodically. Lay
theblade on a flatsurfaceto inspect for flat-
ness. Throw away a blade that is not flat.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACINGTHE LINE
1. Removespoolbyfirmlypullingontapbut-
ton.
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
3. Replacewith a pre-wound spool,or cuttwo
lengths of
12-1/2
feet of 0.0 80
"
(2 mm) di-
ameter Weed Eater
r
brand line.
W ARNING:
Never use wire, rope,
string,etc.,which canbreakoffandbecomea
dangerous missile.
4. Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small holes on the inside of
spool.
Small
Holes
Spool
Hub
Line in Notch
Line in Notch
Line exit holes
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5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in thedirectionof thearrows
found on the spool.
6. Push thelines into the notches,leaving3
to 5 inches (7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
7. Insert the lines into the the exit holes in
the hubas shown in the illustration.
8. Align thenotches with theline exit holes.
9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into
place.
10. Pullthelinesextendingoutsideofthehub
to release the lines from the notches.
TRIMMER HEAD REPLACEMENT
Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for trimmer
head replacement instructions and illustra-
tions.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
Refer to theASSEMBLY section for blade re-
placement instructions and illustrations.
STORAGE
W ARNING:
Perform the following
steps after each use:
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Allow attachment and gearbox to cool be-
fore storing or transporting.
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Storeattachmentwithbladeshield in place.
Position attachment so that any sharp ob-
ject cannot accidentally cause injury.
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Storetheattachmentinadry,wellventilated
area out of the reach of children.
SEASONALSTORAGE
Prepareattachment forstorageatendofsea-
sonorif itwill notbeusedfor30daysormore.
If your brushcutterattachment is to be stored
for a period of time:
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Clean the entire attachment.
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Inspect the bladeshield areaand cleanany
dirt, grass, leaves, or debris that has col-
lected. Inspect the blade and bladeshield;
replace a blade that is bent, warped,
cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way.
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Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
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Apply a coating of oil totheentire surfaceof
the blade; wrap it in heavy paper or cloth.
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Check entire attachment for loose screws
or nuts. Replace any damaged, worn or
broken parts.
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At the beginning of the next season, use
only freshfuelhaving thepropergasolineto
oil ratio.
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each
new
PoulanPRO !
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brandgasoline 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.
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 andLabor, if used forrental
purposes.
This warrantyis not transferableand doesnot
cover damageor liability caused by improper
handling,impropermaintenance,ortheuseof
accessories and/or attachments not specifi-
cally recommended by
ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS,INC.,
for this tool. Addi-
tionally, this warranty does not cover tune-
ups,sparkplugs,filters,cuttingline,orrotating
headparts that will wearand requirereplace-
mentwith reasonableuseduringthewarranty
period.Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverpredeliv-
ery setupor normal adjustments explained in
the instruction manual.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STA TE 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 W AR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONSOFINCIDENTALORCONSE-
QUENTIAL 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.
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