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THROTTLE LEVER
The throttle lever is used to select the desired
engine speed and to stop the engine. To stop
engine, move the throttle lever to the STOP
position.
PRIMER BULB
ThePRIMERBULBremoves airf romthecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you tostart the enginewith fewe r
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE LEVER
TheCHOKEhelpstosupplyfueltotheengine
toaidin coldstarting. TheCHOKE OFFposi-
tion is used for full speed operation. The 1/2
position isusedforabrief init ialwarm-upperi-
od and to set the engine at idle speed.
OPERATING POSITION
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Protection
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 mor ning or late at night
when peoplemight bedisturbed. C omply with
times listed i n local ordinances. Usual recom-
mendations are 9:00 a.m. t o 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 ti m e.
S Userakes andbrooms toloosen debrisbe-
fore blowing.
S In dus ty conditions, slightly dam pen 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 blow ertubeextensionsotheair
stream can work close to the ground.
S 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
begin. If y ou 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.
HELPFUL TIP
Toobtain thecorrect oilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be m ixed with a g ood quality synthetic
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil desi gne d to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EA TER
brandsynth eti coil is reco mm ended.Mix gaso-
lineandoil ataratioof40:1. A40:1ratioisob-
tainedbymixing3.2ounces (95ml)ofoilwith1
gall on(4li ters)ofunleadedgasoline. DONOT
USE automotive oil orboat oil. These oilswill
cause enginedamage.Whenmixing fuel, fol-
lowinstructions printed oncontainer. O nceoil
is added t o gasoline, shake container mo-
mentarily to assure that t h efuel is thoroughly
mixed. Always read and follow the safety
rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol)canattractmoisturewhichleads t o
separationandformation ofacids duringstor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of anenginewhile instorage. Toavoidengine
problems, emp ty the fuelsystembeforestor-
age f or 30 days or longer. Drain the gastank,
starttheengine andletitrununtilthefuellines
and carburetor areempty. Usefresh fuelnext
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleanerproductsinthefueltank orpermanent
damage may occur.
TO STOP THE ENGINE
D To stop the engine, move the throttle lever
to the STOP position.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
WARNING: You MUST make sure
the tube is 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.