Maintenance, Storage, Before Each USE

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to opera- tor abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

BEFORE EACH USE

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

SBlower Tube

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Contact your authorized service dealer for replacement of damaged or worn parts.

S ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure switch func- tions properly by moving the switch to the OFF position. Make sure motor stops; then restart motor and continue.

AFTER EACH USE

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT & LABELS Stop unit and unplug extension cord.

SAfter each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the

unit using a damp cloth.

SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use:

SStop unit and disconnect from the pow-

er source.

S Allow motor to cool before storing or transporting.

SStore unit with all guards in place. Posi-

tion unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury.

S Store unit unplugged, well out of the reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at the end of the season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.

If your blower is to be stored for a period of time:

SStop unit and disconnect from the pow-

er source.

SClean the entire unit.

SClean air vents and air inlet of debris. S Store your unit and extension cord in a well ventilated area and covered, if pos- sible, to prevent dust and dirt accumula- tion. Do not cover with plastic. Plastic cannot breathe and may cause con- densation and eventual rust or corro-

sion.

S Check entire unit for loose screws. Re- place any damaged, worn, or broken parts.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that re- quire unit to be operating.

SYMPTOM	CAUSE			REMEDY
Unit fails to	1.	Switch in the OFF position.	1.	Slide switch to ON position.
operate.	2.	Extension cord discon--	2.	Reconnect extension cord.
		nected.	3.	Reset circuit breaker or
	3.	Circuit breaker tripped, or	3.	Reset circuit breaker or
		fuse blown.		fuse.
	4.	Mechanical failure	4.	Contact your authorized
				service dealer.
Unit	1. Mechanical failure		1.	Contact your authorized
vibrates				service dealer.
abnormally.
Impeller will	1. Debris in air intake area.		1. Clean unit. Remove any
not turn	2. Mechanical failure.			debris.
freely.			2. Contact your authorized
				service dealer.