Use only recommended replacement
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parts; use of any other parts may void your
warranty and cause damage to your unit.
Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
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up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and
letting it run until it stops.
Do not use any accessory or attachment
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other than those recommended by manufac-
turer for use with your unit.
Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
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where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
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SPECIAL NOTICE:
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of peo-
ple prone to circulation disorders or abnormal
swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in other-
wise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin
WARNING:
the impeller blades have stopped turning be-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at-
tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or
blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause
serious injury. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or ac-
cessing movable parts.
WARNING:
assembled, check each step to insure your
unit is properly assembled and all fasteners
are secure. Follow all safety information in
the manual and on the unit.
A standard screwdriver is required for as-
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sembly.
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Align the rib on the upper blower tube with
the groove in the blower outlet; slide the
tube into place.
NOTE:
Knob must be loose enough to allow
blower tube to be inserted in blower outlet. Loos-
en knob by turning counterclockwise.
Blower Outlet
Groove
2. Secure the tube by turning the knob clock-
wise.
3. Align the slots on the lower blower tube
with the tabs on the upper blower tube.
Exposure to vibrations
ASSEMBLY
Stop engine and be sure
If you receive your unit
Rib
color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An antivibration
system does not guarantee the avoidance of
these problems. Users who operate power tools
on a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condition
of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark ar-
resting screen which meets the requirements of
California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest
land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washing-
ton require by law that many internal combus-
tion engines be equipped with a spark arresting
screen. If you operate in a locale where such
regulations exist, you are legally responsible for
maintaining the operating condition of these
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE section for infor-
mation on maintenance of the muffler and
spark arresting screen.
Upper Blower
Tube
4. Slide the lower blower tube onto the upper
blower tube.
5. Turn the lower blower tube clockwise until
a click is felt to secure the lower blower
tube to the upper blower tube.
NOTE:
When the upper and lower blower
tubes are assembled together properly, the
arrows on both tubes will be aligned.
6. To remove the tubes, turn the knob coun-
terclockwise to loosen the tubes; remove
the tubes.
HIGH- -SPEED NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
When greater air speed is desired, use the
high- -speed nozzle.
1. Align the slots on the nozzle with the tabs
on the lower blower tube.
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This unit is equipped
Lower Blower
Tube
Tab
Slot