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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR BLOWER

READT HIS INSTRUCTION M ANUAL AND SAFE TY RULES BEF ORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

Comparethe illustrations with yourunit to familiarize yourself withthe location of the vari-

ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Choke Lever
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Starter
Rope
Throttle
Lever
Spark Plug
Blower
Tube
Primer Button
Rear
Handle
Lower
Vacuum Tube
Upper
Vacuum Tube
Vacuum Bag
Elbow Tube

THROTTLE LEVER

The THROTTLELEVER is used to select the
desired engine speed and to stop the engine.
Movethe throttle lever to the positionfor full
speed operation. Move the throttle lever to the
positionfor idle speed. To stop the engine,
move the throttle lever to the STOP position.

PRIMER BUTTON

The PRIMER BUTTON removes air from the
carburetorand fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate primer button
bypressing it and al lowing it to return to its origi-
nal position.

CHOKE LEVER

The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the chokeby
moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.After engine att empts to start, move the
choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine starts, move choke lever to the
RUNposition.

OPERATINGPOSITION

Blower
Eye
Protection
Vacuum

OPERATINGTIPS

SWhile vacuuming or blowing debris, hold
the unit with the muffler side facing away
from your body and clothes (see illustration
above).
STo reduce the risk of hearing loss
associated with sound level(s), hearing
protection is required.
STo reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, stop the engine be-
fore installing or removing attachments.Do
not operate without guard(s) in place.
SOperatepower equipment only at reasonable
hours--notearly in the morning or late at night
whenpeople might be disturbed. Comply with
timesl isted in local ordinances. Usual recom-
mendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday though Saturday.
SToreduce noise levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment used at any one time.
STo reduce noise levels, operate power
blowers at the lowest possible throttl e
speed to do the job.
SUserakes and brooms to loosen debris be-
fore blowing.
SIn dusty conditions, s lightly dampen sur-
faces or use a mister attachment when wa-
ter is available.
SConserve water by using power blowers
instead of hoses for many lawn and garden
applications, including areas such as gutters,
screens,pat ios, grills,porches, and gardens.