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Watch outfor children, pets, open windows,
or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away
safely.
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Use the full blower nozzle extension so the
air stream can work close to the ground.
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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 do 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.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operat ion,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil
designed to be mixed at a rat io of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is
recommended. M ix gasoline and oil at a ratio
of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon 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 to gasoline,
shake container momentarily to assure that
the fuel isthoroughly mixed. Always read and
follow the safety rul es relating to fuel before
fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system ofan engine while instorage. Toavoid
engine problems, empty the fuel system
before storage for 30days orlonger. Drainthe
gastank, start theengine andlet itrun until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Usefresh
fuel next season. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products inthe fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
TO STOP THE ENGINE
D
To stop the engine, move the throttle lever
to the STOP position.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING:
YouMUSTmakesure
the tubes are secure before using the unit.
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Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-
ters) away from the fueling site.
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Hold the unit in the s tarting position as
shown. Make sure the blower end is di-
rected away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects.
Blower
Vacuum
STARTING POSITION
WARNING:
When starting engi ne,
holdthe unitasillustrated.Donot s e tuniton any
surface e xcept a c lean, hard a r ea whenstarting
engine or while engine is running. Debris such
as gr avel, s and, dust, gr ass, etc. coul d be
picked up by the air intake and thrown out
through t he d ischarge opening, damaging the
unit or proper ty, or causing serious injur y to by-
standers or the oper ator.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
1. Move throttle lever to the position.
2. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
3. Slowly press the primer button 8 times.
Throttle Lever
Choke Lever
Primer Button
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine at-
tempts to run,but no morethan 5 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 than 5 pulls (below
30
_
F, 10 pulls).
7. After a 5 second warm--up, move the
choke lever to the RUN position.
8. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds
at the RUN position before moving the
throttle lever to
position.
If engine has not started after 5 pulls (at HALF
CH O KE), repeat STAR TIN GA CO LDENG INE
procedure. If engine still does not start, proceed
to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
9. To stop the engine, move the thr ottle lever to
the STOP position.