OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 8 - 9.
To start an engine that is cold or has run dry:
nFill the fuel tank, if necessary. Always use the proper oil/gasoline mixture. See “Mixing the Fuel” on page 11.
nDisengage the cruise control lever.
NOTE: Do not engage the throttle trigger during the starting process.
nSlowly push the primer bulb seven times.
nSet the choke lever to the START position.
NOTE: If restarting a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the RUN position.
nPull the starter cord until the engine runs.
nReturn the starter cord gently to the starter housing. Do not allow the rope to snap back.
nAllow the engine to run for 15 seconds to warm up before using.
nEngage the throttle trigger to operate.
To stop the blower/vac:
nRelease the throttle trigger.
nPress and hold the engine switch to the “O” or STOP posi- tion.
OPERATING THE BLOWER
See Figures 10 - 11.
nStart the blower. Refer to “Starting and Stopping” earlier in this manual. Hold the blower with the upper handle in your right hand.
nTo keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center of a pile.
nOperate power equipment at reasonable hours only - not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with the times listed in local ordi- nances.
nTo reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time.
WARNING:
Keep away from all hot surfaces of the blower. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
THROTTLE | ENGINE |
SWITCH | |
TRIGGER |
|
| CHOKE |
| LEVER |
| STARTER |
| CORD |
PRIMER BULB | Fig. 8 |
CHOKE | CHOKE |
LEVER | |
LEVER |
|
START
POSITION 
RUN 
POSITION
Fig. 9
PROPER OPERATING POSITION
Fig. 10
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