Poulan 530163808 Maintain Your Unit Properly, Vacuum Bag Assembly, Blower Tube Assembly

	disconnected. Keep vents and discharge	SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
	tubes free of debris which can accumulate	tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-
	and restrict proper air flow.	ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
D Never place any object in the air intake open-		nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
	ing as this could restrict proper air flow and	joints of people prone to circulation disorders
	cause damage to the unit.	or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
D Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-		weatherhas been linked to blood vessel dam-
	ers, or other substances which may contain	age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
	toxic materials.	occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
D To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf		strength, change in skin color or texture, or
	or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,	loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
	ashtrays, etc.	discontinue the use of this tool and seek
D Use only for jobs explained in this manual.		medical attention. An antivibration system
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY		does not guarantee the avoidance of these
D Have all maintenance other than the rec-		problems. Users who operate power tools on
	ommended procedures described in the in-	a continual and regular basis must monitor
	struction manual performed by an autho-	closely their physical condition and the condi-
	rized service dealer.	tion of this tool.
D Disconnect spark plug before performing		SPECIAL NOTICE: For users on U.S. For-
	maintenance except for carburetor adjust-	est Land and in some states, including Cali-
	ments.	fornia (Public Resources Codes 4442 and
D Use only recommended PoulanŽ replace-		4443), Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
	ment parts; use of any other parts may void	Oregon, and Washington: Certain internal
	your warranty and cause damage to your	combustion engines operated on forest,
	unit.	brush, and/or grass covered land in the above
D Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use		areas are required to be equipped with a
	up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and	spark arresting screen, maintained in effec-
	letting it run until it stops.	tive working order, or the engine must be con-
D Do not use any accessory or attachment		structed, equipped, and maintained for the
	other than those recommended by manufac-	prevention of fire. Check with your state or lo-
	turer for use with your unit.	cal authorities for regulations pertaining to
D Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area		these requirements. Failure to follow these
	where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an	requirements is a violation of the law. This unit
	open flame from hot water heaters, electric	is not factory equipped with a spark arresting
	motors or switches, furnaces, etc.	screen; however, a spark arresting screen is
D Store in a dry area out of reach of children.		available as an optional part. If a spark arrest-
		ing screen is required in your area, contact
		your authorized service dealer for the correct
		kit. The spark arresting screen, blower tubes,
		and nozzles must be assembled to unit to be
		in full compliance with regulations.
	WARNING: Stop engine and be sure	NOTE: Knob must be loose enough to allow
		blower tube to be inserted in blower outlet.
the impeller blades have stopped turning be-		Loosen knob by turning counterclockwise.
fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at-		Blower	Blower
tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or		Outlet
blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause			Tube
serious injury. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or ac-
cessing movable parts.
	WARNING: If you receive your unit	Groove	Rib
assembled, check each step to insure your		2. Secure the tube by turning the knob clock-
unit is properly assembled and all fasteners		wise.
are secure. Follow all safety information in		3. To remove the tube, turn the knob counter-
the manual and on the unit.		clockwise to loosen the tube; remove the
D	A standard screwdriver is required for as-	tube.
	sembly.	VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
		1. Open the zipper on the vacuum bag and
1.	Align the rib on the blower tube with the	insert the elbow tube.
	groove in the blower outlet; slide the tube	2. Push the small end of the elbow tube
	into place.	through the small opening in the bag.

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