Poulan PPB2000T Cultivator User Manual


 
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Never douse or squirt the attachment with
wateror anyotherliquid. Cleanunit andde-
cals with a dampsponge(seeSTORAGE).
CULTIVATING SAFETY
W ARNING:
Inspect the area to be cul-
tivate d before each use. Re move o bjects
(r ocks, vines, branch e s, bro ken g lass , na ils,
wire, string, etc.) wh ich can be thrown by th e
tines or can wrap around the shaft.
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Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
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Keepfirmfootingandbalance. Do notover-
reach or stand on unstable surfaces.
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Look behind and use care when backing
up.
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Keep all parts of your body away from the
tines and muffler.
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Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex-
plainedinthis manual. Useonly forcultivat-
ing. Donot abus eunit. Donotuse inrainor
wet locations.
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Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
TRANSPORTINGAND STORAGE
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Stop powerhead befor eleaving work area.
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Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool be-
fore storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
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Storeunitandfuelin areawherefuelvapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
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Store attachment so tines cannot acciden-
tally cause injury.
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Store attachment 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 N OTICE:
Exposure to vibra-
tions throughprolongeduse of gasoline pow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people proneto circulation disorders
or abnormal s wellings. Prolongeduse in cold
weatherhasbeenlinked tobloodvessel dam -
agein otherwise healthypeople. Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinuetheuse ofthis toolandseekmed-
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely theirphysical condition andthecondi-
tion of this unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE:
If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
ASSEMBLY
Your attachment is fully assembled; no as-
sembly is necessary.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CULTIVAT OR ATTACHME NT. Compare t he illustratio ns withyou r a ttac hmen t to familiarize your self
with the location of the various contro ls a nd adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Cutting Tines
Shaft
Hanger
Tine Cover
CUTTING TINES
TheCUTTINGTINES aredesignedtoloosen
soil.
TINE COVER
The T INECOVER provides partialprotection
from the rotating tines.