Weed Eater 545137221 Blower User Manual


 
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MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
D Have all maintenance o ther than the rec-
ommendedprocedures describedinthein-
struction manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.
D Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
D Use only recommended WEED EATER
replacement parts; use of any other parts
mayvoidyourwarrantyandcausedamage
to your unit.
D Empty f uel tank be fore s toring the unit. Use
upfuelleftincarburetorbystartingengineand
letting it run until it stops.
D Do not use any accessory or atta chment
other than those recommended by manufac-
turer for use with your unit.
D Donot storethe unitorfuelinaclosedarea
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflamefrom hotwater h eaters, e lectric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
D Store ina dry areaout of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions throughprolongeduse ofgasolinepow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of peopleprone tocirculation disorders
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvesseldam-
ageinotherwise healthypeople.Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or t exture, or
loss of feeling inthe 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.Userswhooperatepower tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closelytheirphysicalconditionandthecondi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE:For users on U.S. Fo r-
est Land and in some states, including Cali-
fornia (Public Resources Codes 4442 and
4443),Idaho,Maine,Minnesota,NewJersey,
Oregon, and W ashington: Certain internal
combustion engines operated on forest,
brush,and/orgrasscoveredlandintheabove
areas are required to be equipped with a
spark arresting screen, maintained in effec-
tiveworkingorder,ortheenginemustbecon-
structed, equipped, and maintained for the
preventionoffire.Checkwithyourstateorlo-
cal authorities for regulations pe rtaining to
these requirements. Failure to follow these
requirementsisaviolationofthelaw.Thisunit
is not factory equippedwitha spark arresting
screen; however,a spark arresting screenis
availableasanoptionalpart.Ifa sparkarrest-
ing screen is required in your area, contact
your authorizedservicedealer for thecorrect
kit. Thespark arrestingscreen,blowertubes,
and nozzles must beassembled tounit to be
in full compliance with regulations.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: This unit is intended for
blower use only. Donot attemptto open inlet
cover.Openedordamagedinletcovercanre-
sultinseriousinjury.Discontinueuseofblow-
erimmediatelyifinletcover becomesopened
ordamaged. Ta keunit toyour nearest autho-
rized service dealer for repair.
WARNING: If you receive your unit
assembled, check each step to insure your
unit is properly assembled and all fasteners
are s ecure. Follow all safety information in
the manual and on the unit.
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Align the rib on the blower tube with the
groove in the blower outlet; slide the tube
into place.
NOTE: Knobmustbelooseenoughtoallow
blower tube to be inserted i n blower out let.
Loosen knob by turning counterclockwise.
Blower
Tube
Blower
Outlet
Rib
Groove
2. Securethetubeby turningtheknobclock-
wise.
3. Toremovethetube,turntheknobcounter-
clockwise to loosen the tube; remove the
tube.