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STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. MoveON/OFF switch to the ONposition.
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
the engine runs smoothly.
4. Pull starter ropesharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then
move the choke lever tothe OFFCHOKE
position.
NOTE:
If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5more pulls. If engi ne still does notrun, it
is probably flooded.
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-
cessfuel. Thiscould 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 a re:
MODEL:
Edger
PP1000E.......................
Cultivator
PP2000T...................
Blower
PP3000B......................
Brushcutter
PP4000C.................
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT
(OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS)
CAUTION:
When removing or ins t alling at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Tube
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Tube
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine and
upper tube, pull the at tachment straight
out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the tube 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
Upper
Tube
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING:
Make sure the locking/
release button is locked i n the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1. Remove the tube cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until the
locking/release button snaps into the hole.
OPERATING POSITION
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.