• 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 fuel in a closed 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 children.
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 continual
and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL
NOTICE:
This unit is equipped
with a temperature
limiting muffler 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 asparkarresting
screen. If you
operate in a locale where such regulations
ex-
ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining
the operating condition of these parts. Failure
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
_WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled
and all fasteners
are secure.
Follow all safety information
in the manual
and on the unit.
•
No tools are required for assembly.
BLOWER
TUBE
•
Push the blower tube into the blower out-
let until it snaps into place.
Blower Outlet
I
Blower
Tube
,&
_WARNING:
You MUST make sure
the tube is secure before using the unit.
POSITION
Eye
Protection
OPERATING
TIPS
• To
reduce
the
risk
of
hearing
loss
associated
with sound
level(s),
hearing
protection
is required.
• Operate power equipment only at reasonable
hours-not early in the morning or late at night
when people might be disturbed. Comply with
times listed in local ordinances. Usual recom-
mendations
are 9:00
a.m. to 5:00
p.m.,
Monday though Saturday.
• To reduce
noise
levels,
operate
power
blowers
at the
lowest
possible
throttle
speed to do the job.
• To reduce noise levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment
used at any one time.
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris be-
fore blowing.
• In dusty conditions,
slightly
dampen
sur-
faces when water is available.
• Conserve
water by using power blowers
instead of hoses for many lawn and garden
applications, indoding areas such as gutters,
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
• Watchoutforchildren,
pets, open windows,
or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away
safely.
• Use the full blower tube extension so the air
stream can work close to the ground.
• After using blowers and other equipment,
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-
ceptacles.
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