DESCRIPTION
Safety equipment
The following equipment on the blower is designed for protecting personnel and materials. These components should receive special attention whenever you operate, inspect and service the blower.
Stop switch
SThe stop switch (A) is used to stop the engine.
A
Muffler
SThe muffler is designed to give the low- est possible noise level and to direct the engine’s exhaust fumes away from the operator. Mufflers fitted with catalytic
converters are also designed to reduce harmful exhaust components.
SThe engine exhaust fumes are hot and can contain sparks, which may cause fire if they come in contact with dry or
flammable material.
SSome blower models, especially those sold in countries where the climate is dry, are equipped with a spark arresting screen (B). This screen must be cleaned or replaced at specific intervals. See the Maintenance section.
B
WARNING: The muffler is ex- tremely hot while the engine is run- ning and after it has stopped. DO NOT TOUCH THE MUFFLER IF IT IS HOT! This can cause severe burns.
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Other equipment
Throttle trigger
SThe speed and the output of the engine are regulated by the throttle trigger (C).
C
Variable speed control
SThe variable speed control (D) is de- signed to allow setting engine speed as necessary during blower use only.
D
STo avoid causing damage to the unit, DO NOT attempt to use the variable speed control during starting or during vacuum use.
Fan housing
SThe blower fan housing (E) and the fan impeller (F) provide high performance air discharge.
F
E
