Operation - Poulan Pro VS225CS Instruction Manual

KNOW YOUR BLOWER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Cruise Control Lever
Throttle
Trigger
Starter
Handle
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Primer
Bulb
STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop the engine.
To stop the engine, push and hold the STOP
switch in the STOP position until the engine
stops.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER is used to select
the desired engine speed.
THROTTLE POSITION LEVER
The THROTTLE POSITION LEVER is de-
signed to allow setting engine speed during
blower use only. To avoid causing damage to
the unit, DO NOT attempt to use the throttle
position lever during vacuum use.
OPERATING TIPS
WARNING:
blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler
side facing away from your body and clothes
(see OPERATING POSITION).
S To reduce the risk of hearing loss
associated with sound level(s), hearing
protection is required.
S To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, stop the engine be-
fore installing or removing attachments. Do
not operate without guard(s) in place.
S Operate power equipment only at reasonable
hours- -not early in the morning or late at night
when people might be disturbed. Comply with

OPERATION

Upper Vacuum Tube
STOP Switch
Spark
Plug
Upper Blower Tube
Start Lever
Vacuum Handle
While vacuuming or
Elbow Tube
Lower Blower Tube
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate primer bulb
by pressing it and allowing it to return to its
original position.
START LEVER
The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
system by moving the start lever to the START
position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger
until the engine has started and runs. After the
engine starts, allow the engine to warm- -up 30
seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger
to deactivate the starting system.
times listed in local ordinances. Usual recom-
mendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday though Saturday.
S To reduce noise levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment used at any one time.
S To reduce noise levels, operate power
blowers at the lowest possible throttle
speed to do the job.
S Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris be-
fore blowing.
S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur-
faces or use a mister attachment when wa-
ter is available.
S Conserve water by using power blowers
instead of hoses for many lawn and garden
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Vacuum Bag
Lower Vacuum Tube
High- -Speed
Nozzle