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. Read your operator’s manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operating the unit. Failure to do so can result i...
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 - To adjust idle speed:; STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE; ENGINE
-- 11 -- To adjust idle speed: Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling (idle speed too slow). S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in- crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies. S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed. Air Filter Cover Idle ...