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HOLDING THE BLOWER
WARNING: After starting the unit, always stand on
the left side of the unit to operate it as shown in figure 15
to keep from blocking the air intake.
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position. Check for
the following:
• Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, safety glasses
or goggles, ear/hearing protection, gloves, long pants and long
sleeve shirt
• If the conditions are dusty, the operator is wearing a dust mask or
face mask
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, wear
goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating
this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty
locations.
• The unit is in good working condition
• The tubes are in place and secure
OPERATING TIPS
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WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury or I
damage to the unit, make sure blower tubes are in place
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before you operate the unit.
Using the Variable Speed Cruise Control
1. Once the engine has started and warmed up, squeeze the
trigger to accelerate the unit as needed (Fig. 14).
2. For longer periods of operation and to eliminate possible finger
fatique, move the variable speed cruise control toward the
FAST position to incrementally increase or maintain the unit's
engine speed (Fig. 14). When the variable speed cruise control
is pressed, the trigger will recede into the handle.
3. To decrease engine speed, move the variable speed cruise
control to the SLOW position and the trigger will return to idle
(Fig. 14).
Cruise Control __ ____._/(Idle-- I rlggerposition)
Fig. 14
Other Tips
• Assure the unit is not directed at anybody or any loose debris
before starting the unit.
• Verify that the unit is in good working condition. Make sure the
tubes are in place and secure.
• Always hold the unit securely when operating. Keep a firm grip on
the handle.
• 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
recommendations are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through
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 speed to do the job.
• Check your equipment before operation, especially the muffler, air
intakes and air filters.
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
• In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces or use a mister
attachment when water is available.
• Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many
lawn and garden applications, including areas such as screens,
patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
• Watch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly washed cars,
and blow debris safely away.
• Use the curved nozzle extension so the air stream can work close
to the ground (p. E19, no. 25).
• Clean up after using blowers and other equipment. Dispose of
debris appropriately.
• Use the blower for trees, shrubs, flower beds and hard-to-clean
areas. Also use the unit around buildings, walls, overhangs, fences
and screens, and for other normal cleaning procedures.
• Hold the blower with the right hand. Do not stand on the right
side of the blower when operating the unit (Fig. 14). If you do, you
will be blocking the air intake and this will affect the unit's
performance. Instead, be sure to stand on the left side of the unit to
maximize the unit's efficiency (Fig. 15).
INCORRECT POSITION
CORRECT POSITION
Fig. 15