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STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. MoveON/OFFswitch tothe ONposition.
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle t rigger fully squeezed until
the engine runs smoothly.
4. Pullstarterropesharplyuntilengineruns,
but no more than 5 pulls.
5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then
movethechokelevertotheOFFCHOKE
position.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter
rope5morepulls.Ifenginestilldoesnot run,it
is probably flooded.
START ING 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-
cessfuel.Thiscouldrequirepulling thestarter
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 PP1000E.......................
Cultivator PP2000T....................
Blower PP3000B......................
Brushcutter PP4000C..................
WARNING: Alwaysstopunit anddis-
connect spark plugbeforeremoving orinstal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT
(OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS)
CAUTION:
When removing orinstalling at-
tachments, place the uniton a f lat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by t u rning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Shaft
Lower
Attachment
2. Press a nd hold the locking/release button.
L
ocking
/
Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Lower Attachment
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 ofattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler .
3. Pushtheattachment intothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
4. Beforeusing theunit,tightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make s ure the locking/
release button i s locked in the primary hole
and theknob is securely tightened beforeop-
erating the unit.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger isprovided forstorage
when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Press a nd hold t he locking/release button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until the
locking/release button snaps into the hol e.
OPERATING P OSITION
Eye
Protection
ALWAYS WEAR:
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Head
Protection
DANGER: Do not extend arms above
shoulders while pruning. Do not stand be-
neath branch being cut.
WARNING: Always wear head, eye,
hearing, foot and body protection to reduce
the risk of injury when operating this unit.