Poulan Pro PPB100 Manual De Instrucciones página 10

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-
cess 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 ..................... PP5000P
_i WAR NIN G: Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug before removing or instaF
ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT-
TACHMENTS)
CAUTION: When removh_g or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turnh_g the knob
counterclockwise.
Upper Shaft
Coupler
Lower \
Attachment
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN Knob
Press and hold the locking/release button,
Locking/Release
Button
/
Lower Attachment
Upper Shaft
3. While securely holding the engine and
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).
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
Upper Locking/ Attachment
Shaft 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 INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle,
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
_ Eye Protecti _-,_ on
Long Pants . I"_J[
Heavy Bhoe_J_
Cut from your right to your left,
A
dt_ WARN IN G: Alwayswear
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.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than
necessary. The cutting line will cut efficientIy
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:
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
Thetrimmer line will advance approximately 2
inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the
trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the
engine running at fu_l throttle.
The most efficient line length is the maximum
length allowed by the line limiter.
Always keep the shield in place when the tool
is being operated.
To advance line:
• Operate the engine at full throttle.
• Hotd the trimmer head parallel to and above
the grassy area.
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