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D Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer for use with your unit.
D Donot store theunit orfuel inaclosedarea
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflamefrom w aterheaters, elec tricmo-
tors or switches, furnaces, etc.
D Store in adry area out ofreach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through pr olongeduse of gasoline pow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people proneto circulation disorders
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhas beenlinkedtobloodvesseldam-
age inotherwise healthypeople.Ifsymptoms
occur such as 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 anti- vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems.Users who operate pow er toolson
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical conditionand thecondi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of C aliforniaCodes 4442and4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engine s be
equippedwithasparkarrestingscreen. Ifyou
operateinalocalewheresuch r egulationsex-
ist, youarelegallyresponsible formaintaining
theoperating conditionoftheseparts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowner us e,themufflerand s parkarrest-
ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend t hat your
mufflerbeservicedorreplacedby yourautho-
rized service dealer.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:Itis normalforthe fuel filt erto rattlein
the empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeatall stepsto ensureyourunit isproperly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Follow all safety information in the manual
and on the unit.
D No tools are required for assembly.
BLOWER TUBE
D Push the blower tube into the blower out -
let until it snaps into place.
Blower Tube
Blower Outlet
USING YOUR UNIT
WARNING: You MUST make sure
the tube is secure before using the unit.
Eye
Protection
OPERATING
POSITION
OPERATING TIPS
S To reduce the risk of hearing loss
associated with sound level(s), hearing
protection is required.
S Operate power equipment only at r easonable
hours--not early in the m orning or late at night
when peoplemight be disturbed. Comply with
times listed i n local ordinances. Usualrecom-
mendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday though Saturday .
S To reduce noise levels, operate power
blowers a t the lowest possible throttle
speed to do the job.
S To reduce noise levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment used at any one t im e.
S Use rakes andbrooms toloosen d ebrisbe-
fore blowing.
S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur-
faces when water 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 Watchoutforchildren,pets,openwindows,
or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away
safely.
S Usethefull blowertubeextensionsotheair
stream can work close to the ground.
S After using blowers and other equipment,
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-
ceptacles.