applications, including areas such as gutters,
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
S Watch out for children, pets, open windows,
or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away
safely.
S Use the full blower nozzle extension so the
air stream can work close to the ground.
S After using blowers and other equipment,
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-
ceptacles.
OPERATING POSITION
WARNING:
blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler
side facing away from your body and clothes
(see following illustration).
Blower
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING:
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING:
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 2.6 ounces of
2- - cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
IMPORTANT:
This equipment is designed to
operate on unleaded gasoline with a minimum
87 octane (R+M/2 method), with ethanol
blended up to 10% maximum by volume (E-10).
Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a
good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 50:1.
Poulan/WEED EATER brand synthetic oil is
recommended. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of
50:1. A 50:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 2.6 fluid
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or marine oil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on
container. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
While vacuuming or
Vacuum
Be sure to read the fuel
Remove fuel cap slowly
container momentarily to assure that the fuel is
thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the
safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your
unit. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used
within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION:
your unit. This will cause permanent engine
damage and void the limited warranty. Do not
use alternate fuels such as ethanol blends
above 10% by volume (E-15, E-85) or any
methanol blended fuel. Use of these fuels can
cause major engine performance and durability
problems.
HOW TO STOP YOUR ENGINE
Release the throttle trigger.
D
S Push and hold the STOP switch in the
STOP position until the engine stops.
HOW TO START YOUR ENGINE
WARNING:
the tubes are secure before using the unit.
Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-
D
ters) away from the fueling site.
Hold the unit in the starting position as
D
shown. Make sure the blower end is di-
rected away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects.
WARNING:
hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on any
surface except a clean, hard area when starting
engine or while engine is running. Debris such
as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be
picked up by the air intake and thrown out
through the discharge opening, damaging the
unit or property, or causing serious injury to by-
standers or the operator.
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Never use straight gasoline in
You MUST make sure
STARTING POSITION
Blower
Vacuum
When starting engine,
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1- - 800- - 554- - 6723.