Poulan PPB4000C - Manual (Page 4)

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from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally
cause injury.
S Store unit indoors, out of reach of children.
If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. If you
need assistance, call 1--800--554--6723.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
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,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feel-
ing in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue
the use of this tool and seek medical attention.
An anti-vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Users who
operatepower tools on a continual and regular
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:
S Brushcutter attachment
S Handlebar (with clamp and knob)
S Handlebar clamp base (with spacer tabs)
S Shoulder strap
S Upper shoulder strap clamp
S Lower shoulder strap clamp (with spacer tabs)
S Handlebar clamp screws (4)
S Shoulder strap clamp screws (2)
S 4--point weed blade (assembled on brush-
cutter attachment)
S Large nut for installing blade
S Retaining washer
S Cupped washer
S Metal shield (assembled on brushcutter at-
tachment)
S Trimmer head
S Plastic shield
S Wing nut (screwed onto plastic shield)
S Attachment hanger
S Hex wrench
WARNING: If received assembled, re-
peat all steps to ensure your unit is properly as-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find that parts
are missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S Hex wrench (provided)
INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER
ATTACHMENT
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.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Remove the shaft cap from the brushcut-
ter attachment (if present).
3. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
4. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
5. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Lower
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/re-
lease button is locked in the primary hole and
the knob is securely tightened before operat-
ing the unit.
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT. To avoid
serious injury, the barrier portion of the handlebar
must be installed as shown on the upper shaft of
the powerhead to provide a barrier between op-
erator and the spinning blade.
Attach shaft
clamp above arrow on safety warning decal on
the upper shaft (powerhead end of unit). Ensure
handlebar is positioned on handlebar 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 (the shaft clamp will not tighten down se-
curely on the 1
" 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.