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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect power
source befo re performing maintenance.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subject ed to opera-
tor abuse or negl i g en ce. To receive full
value from t he warranty ,the operatormust
maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
Various adj ustment swill need t o be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Inlet Cover
S Bl ower Tube
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact your authorized service dealer
for replacement of da maged or worn
parts.
S
ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure swit ch f unc-
tionsproperlybymovingtheswitchto
the
OFF posit ion. Make sure motor
stop s; then restar t mot or and cont inue.
S Inlet Cover -- D iscontinue use of uni t if
inlet cover fails to latch properly or if it is
damaged in any way.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECTANDCLEANUNIT&LABELS
Stop unit and unplug extension cord.
S After ea ch use, inspect complete unit
forloose ordamaged parts. Clean the
unit using a damp cloth.
S W ipe off unit w ith a clean dr y cloth.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S St op unit and disconnect from the pow-
er so urce.
S Al low motor to cool before storing or
transporting.
S St ore unit with all guards in pl ace. Posi-
ti on uni tso thatany shar p objectcannot
accidentall y cause injur y.
S St ore unit unplugged, well out of the
reach of chi l dr en.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at the end of
the season or if it will not be used for
30 days or more.
Ifyourblower is tobe stored for aperiod
of time:
S St op unit and disconnect from the pow-
er source.
S Cl eantheenti r eunitbeforelengthystor-
age.
S I nspect the blower an d bl ower tube.
Clo se and make sure the cover is
latched.
S Cl ean air vents and air i nl et of debr i s.
S Store y ou r unit and extension cord in a
well ventilated area and covered, if pos-
sible,to pr eventdust and di r taccumula-
tion. Do not cover with plastic. Plastic
cannot breathe and may c ause con-
densation and eventual rust or corro-
sion.
S Check enti r e uni t for loose screws. Re-
place any damaged, worn, or broken
parts.