OPERATING
POSITION
Blower
Vacuum
OPERATING
TIPS
• While vacuuming
or blowing debris,
hold
the unit with the muffler side facing away
from your body and clothes (see OPERAT-
ING POSITION
illustration
above).
• To
reduce
the
risk
of
hearing
loss
associated
with
sound
level(s),
hearing
protection is required.
• To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, stop the engine be-
fore installing or removing attachments.
Do
not operate without guard(s) in place.
• Operate power equipment only at reasonable
heors-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, limit the number of
pieces of equipment
used at any one time.
• To reduce
noise
levels,
operate
power
blowers
at the lowest
possible
throttle
speed to do the job.
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris 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.
• Watch 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. Ifyeo 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.
This
engine
is
certified
to
operate
on
unleaded
gasoline.
Before
operation,
gasoline
must be mixed with e good quality
synthetic
2-cycle
air-cooled
engine
oil
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Peoleo
PRO @ 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
boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed
on container. Once oil is added to gasoline,
shake container
momentarily
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
gaeohol
or using ethanol
or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation
and formation
of acids
during
storage.
Acidic gas can damage
the fuel
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, 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.
NOTE:
Unit must be placed on its side when
adding fuel (see illustration below).
TO STOP THE
ENGINE
• To stop the engine, move the throttle lever
to the STOP position.
BEFORE
STARTING
THE 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.
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