• Use the full blower nozzIe 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.
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
_WARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information
in the safety rules before you be-
gin. if you do not understand
the safety rules,
do
not
attempt
to
fuel
your
unit.
Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING
ENGINE
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL
TIP
To obtain the correct oil mix
I
ratio,
pour 3.2 ounces
of
2-cycle
synthetic
off
into
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline.
Before operation,
gasoline
must be
mixed with
a good quality synthetic
2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio
of 40:t.
Poulan/WEED
EATER
brand
synthetic oil is recommended.
Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded
gasoline.
DO NOT USE
automotive
oil or boat oil These oils will cause
engine
damage.
When
mixing
fuel,
follow
instructions
printed on container.
Once oil is
added to gasoline, shake container momentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoroughly
mixed.
Always read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience
indicates that
alcohol
blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or
methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to
separation
and formation
of acids
during
storage.
Acidic
gas
can
damage
the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine
problems,
empty
the
fuel
system
before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh
fuel
next
season.
Never
use
engine
or
carburetor
cleaner products
in the fuel tank or
permanent
damage
may occur.
NOTE:
Unit must be placed on its side when
adding fuel (see illustration below).
TO STOP
THE
ENGINE
• To stop the engine,
move the throttle lever
to the STOP position.
BEFORE
STARTING
THE
ENGINE
,_WARNING:
You MUST
make
sure
the tubes are secure before using the unit.
•
Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-
ters) away from the fueling site.
•
Hold the unit in the starting
position
as
shown.
Make sure the blower
end is di-
rected away from people,
animals, glass,
and solid objects.
STARTING
POSITION
4oI,WARNING:
When
starting
engine,
hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on any
surface except a clean, hard area when starting
engine or while engine is running. Debris such
as gravel, sand,
dust, grass,
etc. could be
picked up by the air intake and thrown out
through the discharge opening, damaging
the
unit or property, or causing serious injury to by-
standers or the operator.
HELPFUL
TIP
I
!f your engine still does not
I
start
after
following
these
I
instructions,
pleas e
car!
1-800-554-6728.
STARTING
A COLD
ENGINE
1. Move throttle
lever to the
'_
position.
2. Move choke
iever to the FULL
CHOKE
position.
3. Slowly press the primer button 8 times.
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