disconnected.
Keep vents
and discharge
tubes free of debris which can accumulate
and restrict proper air flow.
• Never place any object in the air intake open-
ing as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
• Never use for spreading
chemicals,
fertiliz-
ers, or other substances
which may contain
toxic materials.
• To avoid spreading
fire, do not use near leaf
or brush
fires, fireplaces,
barbecue
pits,
ashtrays,
etc.
• Use only for jobs explained
in this manual.
MAINTAIN
YOUR
UNIT
PROPERLY
• Have all maintenance
other than the rec-
ommended
procedures
described
in the in-
struction
manual
performed
by an autho-
rized service dealer.
• Disconnect
spark
plug
before
performing
maintenance
except
for carburetor
adjust-
ments.
• Use only recommended
Weed
Eater2_ re-
placement
parts;
use of any other
parts
may void your warranty
and cause damage
to your unit.
• Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and
letting it run untl it stops.
• Do not use any accessory
or attachment
other than those recommended
by manufac-
turer 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 hot water heaters, electric
motors 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 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 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 a spark arresting
screen.
Ifyou
operate in a locale where such regulations
ex-
ist, you are legally responsible
for maintaining
the operating condition
ofthese
parts. Failure
to do so is a violation
of the law. Refer to the
MAINTENANCE
section
for information
on
maintenance
of the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen.
_ll WARNING:
Stop engine and be sure
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.
Ii_WARNING:
If you receive
your
unit
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-
sembly,
BLOWER
TUBE
ASSEMBLY
• Align the rib on the blower
tube
with the
groove
in the blower outlet;
slide the tube
into place.
NOTE:
Tube clamp must be loose enough to
allow blower tube to be inserted
in blower out-
let, Loosen tube clamp by turning
knob coun-
terclockwise.
i/_St/_ ''-
Blower
Outlet
Blower
_"_'_.
/
Tube
.... , <_S'/
..................
Groove_
_
Rib
• Tighten the tube clamp by turning the knob
clockwise.
• To remove the tube, turn the knob counter-
clockwise
to loosen clamp;
remove tube.
VACUUM
BAG
ASSEMBLY
• Open the zipper on the vacuum bag and in-
sert the elbow tube.
• Push
the
small
end
of the
elbow
tube
through
the small opening
in the bag.
Elbow
Tube
Small
Opening
Zipper
Opening
Rib
NOTE:
Make sure edge of the smal opening
is flush against
the flared area of the elbow
tube, and the rib on the elbow tube is on the
bottom.
• Close the zipper on the bag. Make sure the
zipper is closed completely.
• Remove
blower tube from engine.
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