Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
-- 2 -- IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious injury. The blower can throw objects vio- lently. You can be blinded or injured. Always wear hearing protection and safety glasses marked Z87. Always wear heavy, long pants, long ...
Page 3 - KNOW YOUR UNIT
-- 3 -- IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks). When using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, gra...
Page 5 - ASSEMBLY; BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
-- 5 -- ASSEMBLY WARNING: Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped turning be- fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at- tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause serious injury. Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenan...
Page 6 - HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM
-- 6 -- 1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area of the vacuum inlet. Latch Area Blower Outlet Vacuum Inlet Cover Latch Area 2. Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver to- ward the front of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand....
Page 7 - OPERATION
-- 7 -- OPERATION 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. MULCHING BLADES Your blower ...
Page 8 - HELPFUL TIP
-- 8 -- 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 pow...
Page 9 - MAINTENANCE
-- 9 -- Throttle Position Lever (Cruise Control) 2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. 3. Move the start lever to the START position. Start Lever Starter Handle Primer Bulb 4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine starts and runs. 5. Allow unit to run for 10--15 seconds, then ful- ly sq...
Page 11 - STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE; ENGINE
-- 11 -- STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furn...