ENGLISH R Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions PPB1000E ESPAÑOL Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907 Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 530164267 10/3/03 FRANÇAIS WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad.
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS DANGER! Read and understand the instruction manual before using the lawn edger. This lawn edger can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. SAFETY RULES S Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning blade. S Stay alert.
S Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or where dust or explosive vapors can build up. S To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use extension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor appliances. The electrical rating of the cord must not be less than the rating of the unit. The cord must be marked with the suffix “W-A” (in Canada, “W”). Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Inspect extension cord before use and replace if damaged.
EDGING SAFETY S Always push the unit slowly over the ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc. S Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs explained in this manual. Use only for edging. Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or wet locations. S To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow excessive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate on the attachment. S Objects struck by the cutting member can cause serious injuries to persons.
STANDARDS: This edger attachment is Listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL Standard 1602, “Gasoline--Engine--Powered, Rigid--Cutting--Member, Edgers and Edger Trimmers,” only when used with the following models: 31cc Powerhead (with trimmer attachment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP036 31cc Powerhead (with trimmer attachment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATION KNOW YOUR EDGER ATTACHMENT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EDGER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hanger Depth Adjustment Knob Shaft Blade Shield Wheel Gearbox Edger Blade BLADE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB OPERATING THE COUPLER 2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT HANGER S Increase the engine speed before placing the blade in the cut. For best results, run the engine at full throttle while cutting. S Always work going away from people and solid objects such as walls, large stones, trees, automobiles, etc. S Be careful when edging near trees or valuable plants. The high speed metal blade may cut roots and cause damage to the plants. S If the blade stalls, immediately move the unit back slightly to allow the blade to restart.
MAINTENANCE BLADE MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before performing maintenance. WARNING: The blade will continue to spin after the engine stops or after the throttle trigger has been released. To avoid serious injury, make sure the blade has stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before performing work on the blade.
STORAGE WARNING: S Lightly oil external metal surfaces. S Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the blade; wrap it in heavy paper or cloth. S Check entire attachment for loose screws or nuts. Replace any damaged, worn or broken parts. S At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio. Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow attachment and gearbox to cool before storing or transporting. S Store attachment with blade shield in place.
