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UL CLASSIFIED PRODUCT NOTICE Only the following Gasoline Powered Combination Gardening Appliance powerhead models and their respective attachments have been Classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with the applicable safety requirements. Powerhead including trimmer attachment PPB150E Optional blower attachment PPB3000B Optional brushcutter attachment PPB4000C The following attachment is Listed by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL Standard 1602, "Gasoline--Engine--Powered, Rigid--Cutting Member, Edgers and Edge--Trimmers." Optional edger attachment PPB1000E SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruction manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read, understand, and will follow the instructions and warnings on the unit and in the manual. Never allow children to operate this unit. INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT DANGER: Never use blades with line trimmer attachment. Never use flailing devices with any attachment. This unit (when used with supplied line trimmer attachment) is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories with line trimmer attachment will increase the risk of injury. WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob- jects violently. You and others can be blinded/injured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line. Eye Protection Hazard Zone Boots 50 ft. (15 m) Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop unit immediately if approached. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723. OPERATOR SAFETY S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance, on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87. S Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty. S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line. S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts. S Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line. S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense. S Wear hearing protection. S Never start or run inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. S Keep handles free of oil and fuel. S Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body. S Hold the unit firmly with both hands. S Keep trimmer head (or other optional at- tachment) below waist level and away from all parts of your body. Do not raise engine above your waist. S Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line (or other optional at- tachment). Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. S Use only in daylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments). 2