Poulan WT200 LE Blower User Manual


 
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D Make sure the unit is properly assembled
and in good operating condition.
D Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
D Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up f uelspills
before starting engine.
D Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
D Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
WARNING: Stop the engine before
opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine
must be stopped and the impeller blades no
longer turning t oavoid serious injury from the
rotating blades.
D Inspect unit before each u se for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order .
D Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.
D Never start or run engine inside a closed
room, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
D To avoid static electricity shock, do not
wear rubber gloves or any other insulated
gloves while operating unit.
D Do not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area w hile engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc. couldbe picked upby theair intakeand
thrown out through discharge opening,
damagingunit, p roperty ,or causingserious
injury to bystanders or operator.
D Avoid danger ousenvironments.Do notuse
in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
D Do not overreach or u se fromunstable sur-
faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc.Keep firmfootingandbalance
at all times.
D Never place o b jects inside th e blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away fr ompeople, anim als,glass, andsolid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc.Theforceofaircancauserocks,dirt,or
sticks to bethrown or toricochet which can
hurt people or animals, break glass, o r
cause o ther damage.
D Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower,always install blower tubes. When
usingyour unitas avacuum,alwaysinstall
vacuum tubesand vacuumbagassembly.
Makesurevacuum bagassembly is com-
pletely zipped.
D Check air intake opening, blower tubes,
vacuum tubes, and elbow tube f requently,
always with engine stopped and spark
plug disconnected. Keep vents and dis-
charge tubes free of de bris which can ac-
cumulate and restrict proper air flow.
D Never p lace any object i n the air intake
opening as this could restrict proper air flow
and cause damage to the unit.
D Never use for spreading chemicals, fertil-
izers, orother substances which maycon-
tain toxic materials.
D To avoid spreading fire, do not use near
leaf or brush fires, f ireplaces, barbecue
pits, ashtrays, etc.
D Use only forjobs explained inthis manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
D Have all maintenance other than the rec-
ommended procedures described in t hein-
struction manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.
D Disconnect spark p lug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
D Use only recommended Poulan replace-
ment parts; use ofany other par ts m ayvoid
your warranty and cause damage to your
unit.
D Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
upfuel lef tin carburetor by starting engineand
letting it run until it stops.
D Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by manufac-
turer for use with your unit.
D Do not store the unitor f uelin aclosedarea
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame f rom hot w ater heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
D Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged useof gasoline pow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhas beenlinked toblood vesseldam-
age inotherwise healthypeople. If symptoms
occur such a s 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 t he avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely theirphysical conditionand thecondi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Fo r users on U.S. For-
est Land and in some states, including Cali-
fornia (Public Resources Code s 4442 and
4443), Idaho,Maine, Minnesota,New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington: Certain internal
combustion engines operated on forest,
brush,and/orgrass covered landin theabove
areas are required to be e quipped with a
spark arresting screen, maintained in effec-
tive working order, o rthe enginemust becon-
structed, equipped, and maintained for the
prevention offire. Check with your state orlo-
cal authorities for regulations pertaining to
these requirements. Failure to follow these
requirements is aviolationofthelaw.This unit
is not factory equipped with a spark arresting
screen; however, a spark a rresting screen is
available asan optionalpart.Ifa spark arrest-
ing screen is required in your area, contact
your authorized service dealer for the correct
kit. Thespark arrestingscreen, blower tubes,
and nozzles must be assembled to unit to be
in full compliance with regula tion s.