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OPERATING POSITION
Blower
Eye
Protection
Vacuum
OPERATING TIPS
S While vacuuming or blowing debris, hold
the unit with the m uffler side facing away
from your body and clothes (see OPERAT-
ING POSITION illustration above).
S To reduce the risk of hearing loss
associated with sound level(s), hearing
protection is required.
S To reduce the risk of injury a ssociated with
contacting rotating parts, stop the engine be-
fore i nstalling o r rem oving attachments. Do
not operate without guard(s) in place.
S Operate power equipment only at reasonable
hours--not early in the morning or late at night
when people might bedisturbed. Comply with
times listed in local ordinances. Usual recom-
mendations are 9 :00 a .m. to 5 :00 p.m.,
Monday though Saturday.
S To reduce noise levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment used at any one time.
S To reduce noise levels, operate power
blowers a t the lowest possible throttle
speed to do the job.
S Use rakes and b rooms toloosen debris be-
fore blowing.
S In dusty conditions, slightly dam pen sur-
faces or use amister attachment when wa-
ter is available.
S Conserve water by using power blowers
instead of hoses for many lawn and garden
applications, including areas such as gutters,
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
S Watchoutfor children,pets, openwindows,
or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away
safely.
S Use the full blower nozzle extension so the
air stream can work close to the ground.
S After using blowers and other equipment,
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-
ceptacles.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you d onot understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: R em ove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtainthe correct oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed w ith a good quality
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil
designedtobemixedat aratioof40:1.Poulan
PROR brand synthetic oil is recommended.
Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1
ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml)
of oil with 1 gallon (4 l iter s ) of unleaded
gasoline. DO N OT USE automotive oil or
boatoil. T heseoils willcause eng inedamage.
When m ixing fuel, follow instructions printed
on container. Once oil is added to gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure that
the f uelis thoroughly mixed. Always read and
follow the safety rules relating to fuel before
fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) canattract m oisture w hichleads to
separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
systemofan enginewhileinstorage. Toavoid
engine problems, empty the fuel system
before storagefor 3 0days o rlonger. Drainthe
gastank,starttheengine andlet itrununtilthe
fuellines andcarburetor are e m pty. Usefresh
fuel next season. Never use engine or
carburetor cleanerproducts inthefuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
NOTE: Unit must be placed on its side when
adding fuel (see illustration below).
TO STOP THE ENGINE
D To stop the engine, move the throttle lever
to the STOP position.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING: You MUST m ake sure
the tubes are secure before using the unit.
D Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-
ters) away from the fueling site.