| plug disconnected. Keep vents and dis- | SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- | |||||
| charge tubes free of debris which can ac- | tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow- | |||||
| cumulate and restrict proper air flow. | ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or | |||||
D | Never place any object in the air intake | nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and | |||||
| opening as this could restrict proper air flow | joints of people prone to circulation disorders | |||||
| and cause damage to the unit. | or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold | |||||
D | Never use for spreading chemicals, fertil- | weatherhas been linked to blood vessel dam- | |||||
| izers, or other substances which may con- | age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms | |||||
| tain toxic materials. | occur such as numbness, pain, loss of | |||||
D | To avoid spreading fire, do not use near | strength, change in skin color or texture, or | |||||
| leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue | loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, | |||||
| pits, 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. |
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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 Poulan PRO! re- | 4443), Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, | ||||||
| placement parts; use of any other parts | Oregon, and Washington: Certain internal | |||||
| may void your warranty and cause damage | combustion engines operated on forest, | |||||
| to your 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- | ||||||
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| WARNING: Stop engine and be sure | NOTE: Knob must be loose enough to allow |
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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 | ||||||
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| 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. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. | |||||
