THROTTLE
LEVER
The throttle lever is used to select the desired
engine speed and to stop the engine. To stop
engine,
move the throttle lever to the STOP
position,
PRIMER
BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes
air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope, Activate
the primer
bulb by pressing
it and allowing
it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
LEVER
The CHOKE
he_ps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting.
The CHOKE
OFF posi-
tion is used for full speed operation,
The 1/2
position is used for a brief initial warm-up peri-
od and to set the engine at idle speed,
OPERATING
POSITION
/
If
Eye
Protection
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OPERATING
TIPS
• To
reduce
the
risk
of
hearing
loss
associated
with
sound
level(s),
hearing
protection
is required,
• Operate power equipment only at reasonable
hours-not
early in the morning or late at night
when people might be disturbed. Comply with
times listed in local ordinances. Usual recom-
mendations
are
9:00
a.m, to 5:00
p,m.,
Monday though Saturday,
• To reduce
noise
levels,
operate
power
blowers
at the
lowest
possible
throttle
speed to do the job,
• To reduce noise levels, limit the number
of
pieces of equipment
used at any one time.
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris be-
fore blowing,
• In dusty
conditions,
slightly
dampen
sur-
faces when water 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.
• Watch out for children, pets, open windows,
or freshly
washed
cars.
Blow debris away
safely.
• Use the full blower tube 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
begin,
if you do not understand
the safety
rules,
do not attempt
to fuel your
unit, Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING
ENGINE
_'WARNING:
Remove
fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL
TIP
\ To°btainthecorrectoilmix
I
) ratio, Pour
3.2 ounces of
I
2-cycle
synthetic
oil into
One gallon Of fresh gas.
This
engine
is certified
to operate
on un-
leaded 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, Poulan/WEED
EATER
brand synthetic oil is recommended,
Mix gaso-
lineand oilata
ratio of 40:1, A40:1 ratio is ob-
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces
(95 ml) of oil with 1
gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline,
DO NOT
USE automotive
oil or boat oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, fol-
low instructions
printed on container,
Once oil
is added
to gasoline,
shake
container
mo-
mentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly
mixed.
Always
read and follow
the safety
rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience
indicates
that alcohol
blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or
methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to
separation
and formation
of acids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage
the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems,
empty the fuel system before stor-
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
start the 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.
TO STOP
THE
ENGINE
• To stop the engine,
move the throttle lever
to the STOP position.
STARTING
YOUR
ENGINE
AO&WARNING:
You MUST
make
sure
the tube is 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.
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