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: Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades. Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver toward the back of the unit to rele...
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 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. Choke Lever Fuel Mix Fill Ca...
Page 8 - IMPORTANT; HELPFUL TIP
-- 8 -- S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur- faces or use a mister attachment when wa- ter is available. S 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. S Watch out ...
Page 9 - MAINTENANCE
-- 9 -- STARTING A COLD ENGINE 1. Move throttle lever to the position. 2. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position. 3. Slowly press the primer button 8 times. Throttle Lever Choke Lever Primer Button 4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine at- tempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls (be- low 30...
Page 10 - STORAGE
-- 10 -- CLEAN AIR FILTER Air Filter Cover Air Filter Screws Cleaning the air filter: A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean or replace air filter after every 5 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first. 1. Clean...
Page 11 - FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE
-- 11 -- FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- TION section of this manual, see message la- beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga- sohol in your engine. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline...