• To reduce
noise
_eveis,
operate
power
blowers
at the
lowest
possible
throttle
speed to do the job
• Use rakes and brooms ta loosen debds be-
fore blowing.
• In dusty
conditions,
slightly
dampen
sur-
faces or use a mister attachment
when wa-
ter is available.
• Conserve
water
by using
power
blowers
instead of hoses for many lawn and garden
applications,
including areas such as gutters,
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
• Watah out for children, pets, open windows,
or freshly
washed
cars.
Blow debris away
safely.
• Use the full blower
nozzle extension
so the
air stream can work close to the ground.
• After using blowers
and other equipment,
CLEAN
UP! Dispose
of debris
in trash re-
ceptacles.
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
_WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
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
Ai_WARNING:
Remove fuet cap s_owly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline.
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 40:1.
PoularyVVEED
EATER
brand
synthetic oil is recommended.
Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters)
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 container momentariEy
to assure
that the fuel is thoroughly
mixed.
Always read and follow the safety rules relating
to fue{ before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience
indicates
that
a_cohol blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or
methanef)
can attract moisture which leads to
separation
and formation
of acids
during
storage.
Acidic
gas
can
damage
the fue{
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine
problems,
empty
the
fuel
system
before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, startthe
engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh
fuel
next
season.
Never
use
engine
or
carburetor
cleaner products
in the fuel tank or
permanent
damage
may occur.
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HOW TO STOP YOUR ENGINE
• Release
the throttle trigger.
• Push
and hold the STOP
switch
in the
STOP position
until the engine stops.
HOW
TO START
YOUR
ENGINE
_WARNING:
You MUST
make
sure
the tubes
are secure before using the unit.
•
Fuel engine
Move at least 10 feet (3 me-
ters) away from the fueling site.
•
Hold the unit in the starting
position
as
shown.
Make sure the blower
end is di-
rected away from people,
animals,
glass,
and solid objects.
STARTING
POSITION
/
Slower
/
_WARNING:
When
starting
engine,
hold the unit as i_lustrated. 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 o
STARTING
A COLD
ENGINE
(or warm
engine
after running
out of fuel)
1. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
2. Move choke
lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
3. Squeeze
the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remefeft_J steps
Starter
Handle
Choke
Primer
Bulb