Craftsman C944.518240, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR BLOWER
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location
of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Choke Lever
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Starter
Rope
Throttle
Trigger Spark
Plug
Upper Blower Tube
Primer
Bulb
Vacuum Handle
Lower Vacuum Tube
Upper Vacuum Tube
Vacuum Bag
Elbow Tube
High--Speed
Nozzle
Lower Blower Tube
STOP
Switch
STOP SWITCH
The
STOP
switch is used to stop the
engine. To stop the engine, push and
hold the
STOP
switch in the
STOP
posi-
tion until the engine stops.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The
THROTTLE TRIGGER
is used to se-
lect the desired engine speed.
PRIMER BULB
The
PRIMER BULB
removes air from
the carburetor and fuel lines and fills
them with fuel. This allows you to start
the engine with fewer pulls on the
starter rope. Activate primer bulb by
pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original position.
CHOKE LEVER
The
CHOKE
helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in cold starting. Activate
the choke by moving the choke lever to
the
FULL CHOKE
position. After engine
attempts to start, move the choke lever
to the
HALF CHOKE
position. Once en-
gine starts, move choke lever to the
RUN
position.
OPERATING TIPS
S
While vacuuming or blowing debris,
hold the unit with the muffler side fac-
ing away from your body and clothes
(see
OPERATING POSITION
below).
S
To reduce the risk of hearing loss
associated with sound level(s), hear-
ing protection is required.
S
To reduce the risk of injury associated
with contacting rotating parts, stop the
engine before installing or removing
attachments. Do not operate without
guard(s) in place.
S
Operate power equipment only at rea-
sonable hours--not early in the morn-
ing or late at night when people might
be disturbed. Comply with times listed
in local ordinances. Usual recommen-
dations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday though Saturday.
S
To reduce noise levels, limit the num-
ber of pieces of equipment used at
any one time.
S
To reduce noise levels, operate pow-
er blowers at the lowest possible
throttle speed to do the job.
S
Use rakes and brooms to loosen
debris before blowing.
S
In dusty conditions, slightly dampen
surfaces or use a mister attachment
when water is available.
S
Conserve water by using power blow-
ers instead of hoses for many lawn
and garden applications, including
areas such as gutters, screens, patios,
grills, porches, and gardens.