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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 .Thiscouldrequirepullingthestarter
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, r efer 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.....................
W ARNING:
Always stopunitanddis-
connect sparkplug beforeremoving orinstal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT-
TACHMENTS)
CAUTION:
Whenremovingor installing at-
tachments, place the unit on aflat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Shaft
Lower
Attachment
2. Press a nd hold the locking/release button.
Locking/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 buttonofattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
3. Pushtheattachmentintothecoupleruntil
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
W ARNING:
Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
andthe knob is securely tightened beforeop-
erating the unit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated f or longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
Eye Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
ALWAYS WEAR:
Cut from your right to your left.
W ARNING:
Always weareyeprotec-
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocks ordebris canricochet orbethrowninto
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 efficiently
whentheengineis runa tless thanfullthrottle.
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise
and vibration. The cutting line will last longer
andwill be less likely to“ weld”ontothespool.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
cutting.
To stop engine:
S
Release the throttle trigger.
S
Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
Thetrimmerline willadvanceapproximately2
inches (5 c m) each time t he bottom of the
trimmerheadis tappedonthegroundwith the
engine running at full throttle.
The most efficient line length is the maximum
length allowed by the line limiter .
Always keep theshield in place whenthe tool
is being operated.
To advance line:
S
Operate the engine at full throttle.
S
Hold thetrimmerheadparalleltoandabove
the grassy area.