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plug disconnected. Keep vents and di s-
charge tubes free of debris which can ac-
cumulate and restrict proper air flow.
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Never place any object in the air intake
opening a s this could restrict proper air flow
and cause damage to the unit.
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Never use for spreading chemicals, fertil-
izers, orothersubstanceswhich maycon-
tain toxic materials.
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To avoid spreading fire, do not use near
leaf or brush fires, f ireplaces, barbecue
pits, ashtrays, etc.
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Use only forjobs explainedin this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
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Have all maintenance other than the rec-
ommended proceduresdescribed in thein-
struction manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.
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Disconnect s park plug befo re performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
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Use onl y recommended Weed Eater
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re-
placement parts; use of any other parts
may voidyourwarrantyand causedamage
to your unit.
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Empty fue l ta nk before storing the u n it. Use
upfuel left incarburetor by starting eng ine a nd
letting it ru n un til it sto ps.
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Do not use any accessory or atta chment
other than those recommended by manufac-
turer for use with your unit.
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Do notstore theunit orfuel in aclosed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters,electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Exposure to vibra-
tions throughprolongeduse of gasoline pow-
ered hand tools could cause b lood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people proneto circulation disorders
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvessel dam-
agein otherwisehealthypeople. Ifsymptoms
occur such as num bness, 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 the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operatepower tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition andthecondi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
mentsof CaliforniaCodes 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 engines be
equippedw ithasparkarrestingscreen. Ifyou
operateinal ocalewheresuchregulationsex-
ist, youarelegally responsible formaintaining
theoperatingcondition oftheseparts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the
MAINTENANCE section for information on
maintenance of the muf fler and spark arrest-
ing screen.
ASSEMBLY
W ARNING:
Stop engine and be sure
the impeller blades have stopped turning be-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at-
tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or
blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause
serious injury. Always disconnect the spark
plug before per forming m aintenance or a c-
cessing movable parts.
W ARNING:
If you receive your unit
assembled, check each step to insure your
unit is properly assembled and all fasteners
are secure. Follow all safety information in
the manual and on the unit.
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A standard screwdriver is required for as-
sembly.
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Align the rib on the blower tube w ith the
groove in the blower outlet; slide the tube
into place.
NOTE:
Knob mustbe looseenoughto allow
blower tube to be inserted in blower outlet.
Loosen knob by turning counterclockwise.
Blower
T ube
Blower
Outlet
Rib
Groove
2. Securethetubeby turningthe knobclock-
wise.
3. Toremovethetube,turntheknobcounter-
clockwise to loosen the tube; remove the
tube.
VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY
1. Open the zipper on the vacuum bag and
insert the elbow tube.
2. Push the small end of the elbow tube
through the small opening in the bag.
Small
Opening
Zipper
Opening
Elbow
T ube
Rib