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S After using blowers and other equipment,
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debr is 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 r efueling.
This engi ne is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine o il designed t o b e m ixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
synthetic o il is recommended. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 4 0:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces ( 95 ml) of oil with 1 gal lon (4
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or boat oil. T hese oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow
instructions printed on container . Once oil is
added togasoline, shake container momentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed.
Always read and f ollow the safety rules relating
to fuel bef ore fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol o r
methanol) canattractmoisture w hichleads 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 o rlonger. Drainthe
gastank,starttheengineandlet itrununtilthe
fuel linesandcarburetor areempty.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 belo w).
TO STOP THE ENGINE
D To stop the engine, move the throttle lever
to the STOP position.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING: You MUST make 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 the blower end is di-
rected away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects.
STARTING POSITION
WARNING: When starting engine,
hold the uni t asillustrated. Donot set 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 t o by-
standers or the operator .
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Move throttle lever to the position.
2. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
3. Slowly pr ess t he primer button 8 times.
Throttle Lever
Choke Lever
Primer Button
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine at-
tempts torun, butnomorethan5 pulls(be-
low 30_ F, 8 pulls).
NOTE: If engine attempts to start before the
5
th
pull, go to next step immediately.
5. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
6. Pull the starter rope sharply until the en-
gine runs, but no more than5 pulls (below
30_ F, 10 pulls).
7. After a 5 second warm--up, move the
choke lever to the R UN position.
8. Allow the unit to run f or 30 more seconds
at the RUN position before moving the
throttle lever to
position.