Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to do the job. Do
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not run the engine at high speed when not in use.
Always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when walking from
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one location to another.
Stop the engine for maintenance, repair, to install or remove the blower
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tubes. The unit must be stopped and the impeller no longer turning to
avoid contact with the rotating blades.
If you strike or come into contact with a foreign object, stop the engine
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immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing
damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
Use only genuine factory replacement parts and accessories for this
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unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any
unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user
or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
To reduce fi re hazard, replace faulty muffl er and spark arrestor. Keep the
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engine and muffl er free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon
build up.
Never point the blower in the direction of bystanders, animals, windows or
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automobiles.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes
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may reach an open fl ame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks (switches, electrical
motors, etc.).
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete
safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
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• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when
operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
• DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT
WARNING:
greater than 15% ethanol will likely damage this engine
and void the warranty.
• ON/OFF CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF CONTROL
OFF or STOP
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
Read the operator's manual(s) and follow
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause
It has been proven that fuel containing
Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure
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the unit while transporting.
Store the unit in a dry place, either locked up or up high to prevent
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unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles
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dry, clean, and free from debris. Clean after each use, see Cleaning and
Storage instructions.
Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other
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users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan these instructions to them.
SPECIAL NOTE: EXPOSURE TO VIBRATIONS THROUGH PROLONGED
USE OF GASOLINE POWERED 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 damage 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 fi ngers, hands or
joints, discontinue use of this tool and seek medical attention.
An anti-vibration system does not guarantee avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on a regular basis must
closely monitor their physical condition and the condition of this tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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YMBOL
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• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
speed, causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.
• HOT SURFACE
WARNING:
components. The engine gets extremely hot from
operation and may cause severe burns. Allow the unit to
completely cool prior to any maintence or servicing.
• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.
• PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.
Small objects can be propelled at high
Keep all bystanders, especially children
Do not touch any metal engine
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