THROTTLE
LEVER
The THROTqLE LEVER is used to select
the desired engine speed and to stop the
engine
Move the throttle lever to the
position for full speed operation.
Move the throttle lever to the _
posi-
tion for idle speed. To stop tile engine,
move the throttle lever to the STOP posi-
tion.
PRIMER BUTTON
The PRIMER BU'qON removes air from
the carburetor and fuel lines and fills
them with fuel. This allows you to start
the engine with fewer pulls on file starter
rope. Activate primer button by pressing
it and allowing it to return to its original
position.
CHOKE LEVER
The CHOKE helps to supply fuet to the
engine to aid in cold star_ing. Activate
the choke by moving the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position. After engine
attempts to start, move file choke lever
to the HALF CHOKE position. Once en-
gine starts, move choke lever to the
RUN position.
OPERATING
TIPS
• While vacuuming
or blowing debris,
hold the unit with the muffler side fac-
ing away from your body and cIothes
(see OPERATING POSITION below).
• To reduce the risk of hearing loss
associated
with sound level(s), hear-
ing protection is required.
• To reduce the risk of injury associated
with contacting rotating parts, stop the
engine before installing or removing
attachments.
Do not operate without
guard(s) in place.
• Operate power equipment only at rea-
sonable hours-not
early in the morn-
ing or late at night when people might
be disturbed. Compty with times listed
in local ordinances. Usual recommen-
dations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday though Saturday.
• To reduce noise levels, timit the num-
ber of pieces of equipment
used at
any one time.
• To reduce noise levels, operate pow-
er blowers at the lowest possible
throttle speed to do the job.
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen
debris before btowing.
• In dusty conditions,
siightly dampen
surfaces
or use a mister attachment
when water is available.
• Conserve water by using power blow-
ers 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 fuit blower nozzle extension
so the air stream can work close to
the ground.
• After using blowers and other equip-
ment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris
in trash receptacles.
OPERATING
POSITION
Protection
I
Blower
Vacuum
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
1-800-235-5878.
FUELING
ENGINE
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap
slowly when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gaso-
line must be mixed with a good quality
synthetic 2-cycte air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend
Craftsman brand syn-
thetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio
of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mix-
ing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gatlon of un-
leaded gasoline.
Included with this
blower is a 3.2 ounce container of oil.
Pour the entire contents of this container
into 1 galton of gasoline to achieve the
proper fuel mixture. DO NOT USE auto-
motive oil or boat oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing
fuel, follow instructions printed on con-
tainer. Once oil is added to gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
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