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SWatchout for chi ldren, pets, open windows,
or freshly washed cars. Bl ow debris away
safely.
SUsethe full blower nozz le extension s o the
air stream can work close to the ground.
SAfter using blowers and other equipment,
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-
ceptacles.
BEFORE STARTINGENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rul es before you be-
gin. If you do not understand t he safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Removefuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan
PRO!brand synthetic oil i s recommended.
Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1
ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil
with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT
USE automotive oil or boat oil. Thes e oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel,
follow instructions printed on container . Once
oil is added to gasoline, shake container
momentarily to assure that the fuel is
thoroughly mixed. Always read and f ollow the
safety rulesrelat ing tofuel before fueling your
unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of aci ds during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
systemof an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine problems, empty the fuel system
before storage for 30 daysor longer. Drainthe
gastank, st art the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and c arburetor are empty.Use fresh
fuel next season. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
TO STOP THE ENGINE
DTostop the engine, move the throttle lever
to the STOP position.
BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE
WARNING: YouMUSTmakesure
the tubes are secure before using the unit.
DFuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-
ters) away from the fueling site.
DHold the unit in the starting position as
shown. Make sure the blower end is di-
rected away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects.
Blower
Vacuum
STARTINGPOSITION
WARNING: When starting engine,
holdthe unit as illustrated. Donot set unit on any
surfaceexcept a cl ean, hard area when starting
engine or while engine is running. Debris such
as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be
picked up by the air intake and thrown out
through the discharge opening, damaging the
unit or property,or causing serious i njury toby -
standers or the operator.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
1. Move throttle lever to the position.
2. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
3. Slowl y press the primer button 8 t imes.
Throttle Lever
Choke Lever
Primer Button
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine at-
tempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls (be-
low 30_F,8 pulls).
NOTE: If engine attempts to start before the
5th pull, go to next step immediately .
5. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
6. Pull the starter rope sharply unti l the en-
gine runs, but no more than 5 pulls (below
30_F,10 pulls ).
7. After a 5 second warm--up, move the
choke lever to the RUN position.
8. Allow the unit to run for 30 more s econds
at the RUN position before moving the
throttle lever to position.
If engine has not started after 5 pulls (at HALF
CHOKE),repeat STARTINGA COLD ENGINE
procedure.If engine still does not start, proceed
to STARTINGA FLOODED ENGINE.
9. Tostop t he engine,move the throttle lever to
the STOP position.