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operating blower
WARNING
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS blow exhaust away from your face and body.
WARNING
Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, a face filter mask and take all safety precautions or serious personal injury may result.
Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets.
Read the Safety Section on pages 4 - 6 carefully.
IMPORTANT
To avoid engine damage due to
1.Use only during appropriate hours.
2.Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes.
3.
Set engine speed with throttle lever (A).
Control engine speed with throttle trigger (C), or throttle position lever (A). Rotate throttle position lever forward for lower speed, back for higher speed.
4.Use lower speed to blow dry leaves from walks, patios and drives.
5.Additional speed may be necessary to clean grass and leaves from a lawn or flower bed.
6.Higher speed may be necessary to move gravel, dirt, snow, bottles or cans from a driveway, street, parking lot or stadium.
NOTE
Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task. Remember, the higher the engine speed, the louder the blower noise. Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds and by dampening material with water/mist when necessary. Keep debris on your property.
Be Smart - be a good neighbor.
A
C