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Attach sweeper nozzle to upper blower tube by aligning
raised tabs on upper blower tube to slots on the sweeper
nozzle; slide together and tighten securely by twisting.
Check tightness after initial use and retighten if needed.
To remove, rotate the upper blower tube and sweeper
nozzle to unlock them and remove from the blower hous-
ing outlet.
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES
See Figure 2.
Align raised tabs on blower housing outlet to the slots
on upper tube; slide together and tighten securely by
twisting. Check tightness after initial use and retighten if
needed.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with product to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
The spark arrestor on this product has not been evalu-
ated by the USDA Forest Service and cannot be used on
U.S. forest lands. In addition, product users must comply
with Federal, State, and local fire prevention regulations.
Check with appropriate authorities. Contact customer
service or a qualified service center to purchase a re-
placement spark arrestor.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are
replaced. Please contact customer service or a qualified
service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn
Keeping decks and driveways free from grass clippings,
leaves, pine needles, and other debris
OXYGENATED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. It is a vio-
lation of federal law and will damage the unit and void
your warranty.
Only use unleaded gasoline containing up
to 10% ethanol.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting
from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than
the percentage of oxygenates previously stated
are not
covered under warranty.
NOTE:
To improve performance when using oxygenated
fuels, we recommend the use of Ethanol Shield 2-cycle
lubricant.
FUELING AND REFUELING
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex-
plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property
damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition
sources and open flames, handle outdoors only, do not
smoke and wipe up spills immediately.
FUEL MIXTURE
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant. Pre-mix unlead-
ed gasoline and 2-cycle engine lubricant in a clean con-
tainer approved for gasoline. DO NOT mix quantities larger
than usable in a 30-day period.
Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.
