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SPARK ARRESTER
Maintenance Interval
• The spark arrester should be inspected and cleaned after every 25 hours of use.
• Replace the screen if it cannot be thoroughly cleaned, or if it is damaged.
ENGINE SCREEN
Maintenance Interval
The screen should be cleaned and inspected
each time the Handheld Blower is used.
Screen Cleaning
Clean all dirt and debris from the screen.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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Muffler surface becomes hot when Handheld Blower is in operation and remains hot for some
time after the engine is shut off.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Contact with hot muffler surfaces could cause a burn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Make sure the muffler is cool before inspecting and cleaning the spark arrester.
Spark Arrester Maintenance
1. With the engine at ambient (room) temperature, loosen the knob and remove the air cleaner
cover (see cooling fin cleaning.).
2. Twist the high tension lead boot on the
spark plug back and forth a couple of
times to loosen the boot, then pull the
boot off of the spark plug.
3. Remove the four screws retaining the
topcover, then remove the topcover (see
cooling fin cleaning).
4. Remove the two screws retaining the
muffler.
5. Remove and clean the tail, gasket and
spark arrester with a safety solvent and
a stiff brush. If any part cannot be thor-
oughly cleaned, it must be replaced.
Muffler
Spark Arrester
3mm Allen
Wrench
Tail
Screen