INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU

Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to- understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.

PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Copyright© 2003 MTD SOUTHWEST INC All Rights Reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Oil and Petrol Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .15 Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . .18 Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This unit includes the following:

Model BL3100 Mulching Blower Vacuum

Blower/Vacuum Tube

Vacuum bag

Shoulder Strap

Patio Head

Hardware Pack

Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil

Operator's Manual

Examine all parts to make certain that nothing is missing and no breakage has occurred during shipping. Any damaged or missing part must be replaced before using this product.

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