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OPERATING
POSITION
Headng
Protection
Protection
T_
Hearing
Protection
Blower
Vacuum
OPERATING
TIPS
• While vacuuming
or Mowing
debris,
hold
the unit with the muffler side facing away
from your body and clothes (see OPERAT-
ING POSITION
illustration
above).
• To
reduce
the
risk
of
hearing
loss
associated
with
sound
level(s),
hearing
protection
is required.
• 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.
• 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.
Usual recom-
mendations
are
9:00
a.m. to 5:00
p.m.,
Monday though Saturday.
• To reduce noise levels, limit the number
of
pieces of equipment
used at any one time.
• To reduce
noise
levels,
operate
power
blowers
at the
lowest
possible
throttle
speed to do the job.
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris be-
fore Mowing.
• In dusty
conditions,
slightly
dampen
sur-
faces or use a mister attachment
when wa-
ter is available.
• Conserve
water
by using
power
blowers
instead of hoses for many lawn and garden
applications,
including areas such as gutters,
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
• Watch out for children, pets, open windows,
or freshly
washed
cars. Blow debris away
safely.
• Use the full blower nozzle extension
so the
air stream can work close to the ground.
• After using blowers
and other equipment,
CLEAN
UP! Dispose
of debris
in trash re-
ceptacles.
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
_i_ WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information
in the safety rules before you be-
gin. if you do not understand
the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit.
FUELING
ENGINE
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling,
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline.
Before
operation,
gasoline
must be
mixed with
a good quality synthetic
2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of
40:1.
A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces
(95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of
unleaded gasoline.
DO NOT USE automotive
oil or boat oil. These
oils will cause engine
damage.
When mixing fuel, follow instructions
printed
on container.
Once
oil is added
to
gasoline,
shake
container
momentarily
to
assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel
before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience
indicates
that alcohol
blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or
methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to
separation
and formation
of acids
during
storage.
Acidic
gas
can
damage
the fuel
system of an enginewhile
in storage.
To avoid
engine
problems,
empty
the
fuel
system
before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh
fuel
next
season.
Never
use
engine
or
carburetor
cleaner products
in the fuel tank or
permanent
damage
may occur.
NOTE:
Unit must be placed on its side when
adding fuel (see illustration below).
TO STOP
THE
ENGINE
• To stop the engine,
move the throttle lever
to the STOP position.
BEFORE
STARTING
THE
ENGINE
_,WARNING:
You MUST
make
sure
the tubes are secure before using the unit.
•
Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-
ters) away from the fueling site.
•
Hold the unit in the starting
position
as
shown.
Make sure the blower
end is di-
rected away from people,
animals,
glass,
and solid objects.
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