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Do not use an engine with a damaged muffler. A
damaged muffler increases the noise level and the
risk of fire. Keep a fire extinguisher near.
•
Examine regularly that the muffler is attached to the
product.
•
Do not touch the engine or the muffler when then
engine is on. Do not touch the engine or the muffler
for a while after the engine stops. Hot surfaces can
cause injuries.
•
A hot muffler can cause a fire. Be careful, if you use
the product near flammable liquids or fumes.
•
Do not touch the parts in the muffler, if the muffler is
damaged. The parts can contain some carcinogenic
chemicals.
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Some blower models are have a spark-arresting
screen.Clean and replace the screen at specified
intervals. See the Maintenance section
MAINTENANCE on page 11 ).(Fig 19. )
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F F uel safety
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Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil
on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil and let
the product dry. Remove unwanted fuel from the
product.
•
If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
•
Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury. If
you get fuel on your body, use a soap and water to
remove the fuel.
•
Do not start the engine if you spill oil or fuel on the
product or on your body.
•
Do not start the product if the engine has a leak.
Examine the engine for leaks regularly.
•
Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the fumes
are explosive and can cause injuries or death.
•
Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury.
Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.
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Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
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Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the engine.
WARNING: Read the safety chapter before
you assemble the product.
To install the the blower tube and
nozzle on the product
Note: The bolt must be sufficiently loose to put the
blower tube into the blower outlet. Turn the bolt
counterclockwise with a screwdriver to loosen it.
1. Align the rib on the upper blower tube with the
groove in the blower outlet. Move the tube into
position.
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Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.
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Make sure that the engine is cool before you refuel.
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Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release the pressure carefully.
•
Do not add fuel to the engine in an indoor area. Not
sufficient airflow can cause injury or death because
of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide.
•
Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully or a fire can
occur.
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Move the product at a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from
the position where you filled the tank before a start.
•
Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank.
•
Make sure that a leak cannot occur when you move
the product or fuel container.
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Do not put the product or a fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light. Make
sure that the storage area does not contain an open
flame.
•
Only use approved containers when you move the
fuel or put the fuel into storage.
•
Empty the fuel tank before long-term storage. Obey
the local law on where to dispose fuel.
•
Clean the product before long-term storage.
•
Remove the spark plug cable before you put the
product into storage to make sure that the engine
does not start accidentally.
Safety instructions for maintenance
The owner is responsible for the performance of all
necessary maintenance as specified in the operator's
manual. Disconnect the spark plug before maintenance.
Do not disconnect the spark plug before carburetor
adjustments.
ASSEMBLY
2. Turn the bolt clockwise with a screwdriver to attach
the tube.
Note: Do not use any tool on the nut.
3. Align the slots on the lower blower tube with the tabs
on the upper blower tube. Move the lower blower
tube onto the upper blower tube.
4. Turn the lower blower tube clockwise until there is a
click.
To install the collection bag with the
different vacuum tubes
The vacuum device is an accessory that is included in
some models.
WARNING: Incorrect maintenance can
result in serious engine damage or in
serious injury.
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