• Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fueI left in carburetor by starting the
engine and letting it run until it stops.
• Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer for use with your unit
• Do not store the unit or fuet in a ctosed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from water heaters, electric mo-
tors or switches, furnaces etc.
• Store in a dry area out of reach of chiIdren.
Ai_ WARNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti- vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continua[ and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this toot.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muMer and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon_ and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equipped with a spark arresting screen, tfyou
operate in a tocale where such regulations ex-
ist, you are IegaIly responsible for maintaining
the operating condition of these parts. FaiIure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen will not require any service After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho-
rized service dealer.
NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in
the empty fuel tank
ASSEMBLY
_kWARNING: If receivedassembIed,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit isproperly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Follow al_ safety information in the manual
and on the unit
No tools are required for assembly
KNOW YOUR BLOWER
BLOWER TUBE
Push the blower tube into the blower out-
let until it snaps into place.
Btower Outlet
/
Blower Tube
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Comparethe illustrations with your unit tofamiliarize you rself with locations of the various
controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Primer Bulb Fuel Cap
Throttle Lever
Blower Tube Choke
_4_ Lever
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