Poulan 530088741 Blower User Manual


 
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Never place any object in the air intake open-
ing as this could r estrict pr oper ai r flow and
cause damage to the unit.
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Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-
ers, orother substances which maycontain
toxic materials.
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Toavoid spreading fire, donot use near leaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
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Have all maintenance other than the r ec-
ommended procedures described in the
instruction manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.
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Disconnect spark plug bef or e perform ing
maintenance except for carbur etor adjust-
ments.
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Use only recommended Poulan or Poulan
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replacement parts; use of any other
parts m ay void your warranty and cause
damage to your unit.
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Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. U se
upfuel left incarbur etorby starting engineand
letting it run until it stops.
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Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by manufac-
turer for use with your unit.
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Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reac h sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
For users on U.S. For-
est Land and in some states, including Califor-
nia(Public Resour ces C odes 4442 and 4443),
Idaho, M aine, Minnesota, N ew Jersey, Oregon,
and Washington: C er tain i nter nal combustion
engines operated on forest, brush, and/orgrass
covered land in the above areas are required to
be equipped w ith aspark arr estor, m aintained in
effective wor king order, or the engi ne m ust be
constructed, equipped, and maintained for the
prevention of fire. Check with your state or local
authorities for r egulations pertaining to these re-
quirements.Failuretofollow theserequirements
is a violation of the law. This unit is not factory
equipped w ith a spark arrestor ; however, a
spark arr estor is available as an optional part. If
a spar karrestor is r equir edin yourarea,contact
yourauthorizedservicedealerforthe correctkit.
The s par k arrestor, blower tubes, and nozzles
must be assem bled to unit to be in full com-
pliance with regulations.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people prone to circulation d isorders
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked toblood vessel dam-
age 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 fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this t ool and seek
medical attention. An antivibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Stop engine and be sure
the impeller blades have stopped turning be-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at-
tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or
blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause
serious injury. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or ac-
cessing movable parts.
WARNING:
If you receive your unit
assembled, check each step to insure your
unit is properly assembled and all fasteners
are secure. Follow all safety information in
the manual and on the unit.
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A standard screwdriver is required for as-
sembly.
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
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Align the rib on the blower tube with the
groove in the blower outlet; slide the tube
into place.
NOTE:
Tube clamp must be loose enough to
allow blower tube tobe inserted in blower out-
let. Loosen tube clamp byturning knob coun-
terclockwise.
Blower
Tube
Blower
Outlet
Rib
Groove
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Tighten the tube clamp by turning the knob
clockwise.
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To remove the tube, turn the knob counter-
clockwise to loosen clamp; remove tube.
VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY
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Open the zipper on the vacuum bag and in-
sert the elbow tube.
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Push the small end of the elbow tube
through the small opening in the bag.
Small
Opening
Zipper
Opening
Elbow
Tube
Rib
NOTE:
Make sure edge of the small opening
is flush against the flared area of the elbow
tube, and the rib on the elbow tube is on the
bottom.
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Close the zipper on the bag. Make sure the
zipper is closed completely.
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Remove blower tube from engine.