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S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur-
faces or use a mister attachment whenwa-
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, g rills, porches, and gardens.
S Watchoutfor children,pets, openwindows,
or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away
safely.
S Use the fullblower 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 youdo not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723
.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtain thecorrect oilmix
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 ope ration, g asoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 4 0:1. Poulan/WEED EA TER 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
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container . Once oil is
added togasoline, shake container moment arily
to assure that the fuel is 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 moisturewhich leads to
separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system ofan enginewhile instorage. Toavoid
engine problems, empty the fuel system
before storagefor30days orlonger. Drainthe
gastank,starttheengine andlet itrununtilthe
fuellines andcarburetor areempty.Usefresh
fuel next season. Never u se engine or
carburetor cleanerproducts inthe f ue l tank or
permanent dam age 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.
D Hold the unit in the starting position as
shown. Make sure t he blower end is di-
rected away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects.
Blower
Vacuum
ST
A
RTING POSITION
WARNING: When starting engine,
hold the unitas illustrated. Do notset unit onany
surface except a clean, hard area when starting
engine or while engine is running. Debris such
as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be
picked up by the air intake and thrown out
through the discharge opening, damaging the
unit or property, or causing serious injury to by-
standers or the operator.
HELPFUL TI P
If your engine still does not
start a fter following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.