OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom- mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Clear leaves and other debris from your lawn
Keeping decks and driveways free from grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, and other debris
FUELING AND REFUELING the blower
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex- plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition sources and open flames, handle outdoors only, do not smoke while mixing gasoline and lubricant together; and wipe up spills immediately.
FUEL MIXTURE
This product is powered by a
Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.
Mix a high quality
Do not use automotive lubricant or
lubricant .
DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period.
high quality
Gasoline | lubricant |
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1 gallon (US) | 2.6 oz. |
1 liter | 20 cc (20 ml) |
FILLING TANK
Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contam- ination.
Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclockwise. Rest the cap on a clean surface.
Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.
Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten by turning it clockwise. Wipe up any fuel spillage.
Move at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before starting the product.
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks, which are a fire hazard. Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine after first use.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks. Failure to safely handle fuel could result in serious per- sonal injury.
OXYGENATED FUELS
DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID YOUR WAR- RANTY.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems re- sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates stated below are not covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E10) or 15% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E15) are acceptable. E85 is not.
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