plug disconnected.
Keep vents and dis-
charge tubes free of debris which can ac-
cumulate
and restrict proper air flow.
•
Never place any object in the air intake
opening as this could restrict proper air flow
and cause damage to the unit.
•
Never use for spreading chemicals,
fertil-
izers, or other substances which may con-
tain toxic materials.
•
To avoid spreading
fire, do not use near
leaf or brush fires, fireplaces,
barbecue
pits, ashtrays, etc.
•
Use only for jobs explained in this manual
MAINTAIN
YOUR
UNIT PROPERLY
• Have all maintenance
other than the rec-
ommended
procedures descnbed
in the in-
struction
manual performed
by an autho-
rized service dealer.
• Disconnect
spark plug before
performing
maintenance
except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
• Use only recommended
Poulan PRO @re-
placement
parts;
use of any other parts
may void your warranty and cause damage
to your unit.
• Empty fuel tank before stodng the unit. Use
up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and
letting it run untU it stops.
• Do not use any accessory
or attachment
other than those recommended by manufac-
turer for use with your unit.
• Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SPECIAL
NOTICE:
Exposure
to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage
in the fingers,
hands,
and
joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal
swelling. Prolonged
use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur
such
as numbness,
pain,
loss
of
strength,
change
in skin color or texture,
or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue
the use of this tool and seek
medical
attention.
An antivibration
system
does not guarantee
the avoidance
of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual
and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL
NOTICE:
This unit is equipped
with a temperature
limiting muffler and spark
arresting
screen which
meets the require-
ments of California
Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey, Ore-
gon,
and Washington
require
by law that
many
internal
combustion
engines
be
equipped with asparkarresting
screen. Ifyoo
operate in a locale where such regulations ex-
ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining
the operating condition of these parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the
MAINTENANCE
section
for information
on
maintenance
of the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen.
_WARNING:
Stop engine and be sure
the impeller blades have stopped turning be-
fore opening
the vacuum
inlet door or at-
tempting
to insert or remove the vacuum
or
blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause
serious injury. Always disconnect
the spark
plug before performing
maintenance
or ac-
cessing movable parts.
4BI, W ARNING:
If you receive your unit
assembled,
check each step to insure your
unit is properly assembled
and all fasteners
are secure.
Follow all safety information
in
the manual and on the unit.
•
A standard screwdriver
is required for as-
sembly.
BLOWER
TUBE
ASSEMBLY
1. Align the rib on the blower tube with the
groove in the blower outlet; slide the tube
into place.
NOTE:
Knob must be loose enough to allow
blower tube to be inserted in blower outlet.
Loosen knob by turning counterclockwise.
lu°t i_ r
Blower
Tubt
G rOOve_
L
Rib
2. Secure the tube by turning the knob clock-
wise.
3. To remove the tube, turn the knob counter-
clockwise
to loosen the tube; remove the
tube.
VACUUM
BAG ASSEMBLY
1. Open the zipper on the vacuum
bag and
insert the elbow tube.
2. Push the small end of the elbow
tube
through the small opening in the bag.
Elbow
_..._
Tube
/_
_
Small
/._%
Opening
Zipper/
Opening
_
Rib
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