General Working Instructions - Poulan Pro PR46BT Instruction Manual

Vibration damping system
• Check the vibration damping units regularly for cracks
or deformation. Replace them if damaged.
• Check that the vibration damping element is
undamaged and securely attached.
Muffler
• Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.
• Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached
to the machine.
• The muffler on your machine is equipped with a spark
arrestor screen. NOTE: THE SPARK ARRESTOR
SCREEN ON THIS UNIT IS NOT SERVICEABLE. As
your unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the
muffler and spark arresting screen. For normal
homeowner use, however, the muffler and spark
arresting screen will not require any service. After 50
hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be
serviced or replaced by your authorized service
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
dealer. A blocked screen will cause the engine to
overheat and may lead to serious damage. Never use
a muffler with a defective spark arrestor screen. Never
use a muffler with a defective spark arrestor screen.
WARNING! Never use a machine with
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faulty safety equipment. The machine's
safety equipment must be checked and
maintained as described in this section.
If your machine fails any of these checks
contact your service agent to get it
repaired.
Air filter
Never use the leaf blower without an air filter or with a
damaged or deformed filter element as unfiltered, dusty
air can quickly destroy the engine.

General working instructions

IMPORTANT! This section considers basic safety rules
when working with blowers. If you encounter a situation
where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask
an expert. Contact your dealer or your service
workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to be
beyond your capability.
Show consideration to persons in your surroundings by
avoiding using the machine at unsuitable times, such as
late in the evening or early in the morning. To reduce
sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment
used at any one time. Read through and follow the simple
directions so that you disturb your surroundings as little as
possible.
• Use the blower with the lowest possible throttle. It is
seldom necessary to use full throttle, and many work
procedures can be done at half throttle. A lower
throttle means less noise and less dust, and it is also
easier to keep control over the rubbish collected
together/moved.
• Use a rake or a brush to release rubbish stuck to the
ground.
• Hold the opening of the blower as close to the ground
as possible. Utilise the entire length of the blow pipe
to keep the air current close to the ground.
• Clean up afterwards. Make sure that you have not
blown rubbish into someone's garden.
• Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours,
not early in the morning or late at night when people
might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local
ordinances.
WARNING! Be aware of your
!
surroundings. If anyone approaches your
work area, set the throttle control to the
lowest throttle until the person is at a
safe distance. Direct the blower away
from people, animals, play areas, open
windows and cars etc.
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