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plug disconnected. Keep vents and dis-
charge tubesfreeof debris which can ac-
cumulate andrestrict proper air flow.
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Never p lace any o bject in the air inta ke
opening as th is could restrict proper air flow
and cause damage to the unit.
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Never u se for spreading chemicals, fertil-
izers,orothersubstanceswhichmaycon-
tain toxic materials.
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To avoid spreading fire, do not use near
leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue
pits, ashtrays, etc.
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Use onlyforjobs explainedin thismanual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
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Have all maintenance other than the rec-
ommendedproceduresdescribed inthein-
struction manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.
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Disconnect spark plug befo re performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments .
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Use only recommended Poulan PRO
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re-
placement parts; use of any other parts
mayvoidyourwarrantyandcausedamage
to your unit.
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Empty fuel ta nk before storing the unit. Use
upfuelleftincarburetor bystarting eng ineand
letting it ru n u nt il it stops.
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Do no t use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by manu fac-
turer for use with your u nit.
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Donot storetheunitorfuel inaclosedarea
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflame fromhot waterheaters,electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store in adry areaout of reachof children.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Exposure to vibra-
tions throughprolongeduseof gasoline pow-
ered hand tools could cause b lood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands , and
joints of people pronetocirculation disorders
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhasbeenlinkedtob loodvesseldam-
agein otherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptoms
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 tool and seek
medical attention. An antivibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems.Userswho operatepower tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closelytheirphysical conditionandthecondi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE:
For user s on U.S.For-
est Land and in some states, including Cali-
fornia (Public Resources Codes 4442 and
4443),Idaho,Maine,Minnesota,NewJersey,
Oregon, and Washington: Certain internal
combustion engines operated on forest,
brush,and/orgrasscoveredlandintheabove
areas are required to be equipped with a
spark arresting screen, maintained in effec-
tiveworkingorder,o rtheenginemustbecon-
structed, equipped, and maintained for the
preventionof fire.Checkwith yourstateorlo-
cal authorities for regulations pertaining to
these requirements. Failure to follow these
requirementsis aviolationofthelaw.Thisunit
is not factory equippedwith aspark arresting
screen; however, a spark arresting screen is
availableasanoptionalpart.Ifasparkarrest-
ing screen is required in your area, contact
yourauthorizedservice dealerfor thecorrect
kit. Thesparkarrestingscreen, blowertubes,
andnozzles must be assembled to unit to be
in full compliance with regulations.
ASSEMBLY
W ARNING:
Stop engineand besure
the impeller blades havestopped turning be-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at-
tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or
blower tubes. The rotatingblades can cause
serious injury. Always disconnect t he spark
plug before performing maintenance or ac-
cessing movable parts.
W ARNING:
If you receive y our 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 standardscrewdriver is requiredfor as-
sembly.
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Align the rib on the blower tube with the
groove in theblower outlet; slide the tube
into place.
NOTE:
Knobmustbelooseenoughtoallow
blower tube to be inserted in blower outlet.
Loosen knob by turning counterclockwise.
Blower
T ube
Blower
Outlet
Rib
Groove
2. Securethetubebyturningtheknobclock-
wise.
3. Toremovethetube,turntheknobcounter-
clockwise to loosen the tube; remove the
tube.
VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY
1. Open the zipper on the vacuum bag and
insert the elbow tube.
2. Push the small end of the elbow tube
through the small opening in the bag.