Operating Blower - Echo PB-460LN Operator's Manual

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OPERATING BLOWER

WARNING
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a
poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious in-
jury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position
unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body.
WARNING
Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, a face fi lter mask
and take all safety precautions or serious personal injury may result.
Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets.
IMPORTANT
Use reduced speed only when performing light-duty tasks or to
comply with local noise regulations. Continuous low speed opera-
tion may allow fuel/oil residue to build-up on the piston and cause
rapid build-up of carbon on the spark arrestor screen, resulting in
overheating and engine damage. To reduce harmful build-up, run
engine at wide open throttle for at least 5 minutes every hour, and
inspect/clean the spark arrestor screen after approximately 40 hours
of operation.
Read the Safety Section carefully.
IMPORTANT
To avoid engine damage due to over-revving, do not block
blower pipe opening.
1. Use only during appropriate hours.
2. Make sure all blower pipes are installed.
3. Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes.
4. Set engine speed with throttle (A).
5. Use lower speed to blow dry grass and leaves from walks, patios
and drives.
6. Additional speed may be necessary to clean leaves from a lawn or
fl ower bed.
7. Higher speed may be necessary to move gravel, dirt, snow, bottles
or cans from a driveway, street, parking lot or stadium.
NOTE
Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task.
Remember, the higher the engine speed, the louder the blower
noise. Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds and by
dampening material with water/mist when necessary. Keep debris
on your property.
Be Smart - be a good neighbor.
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