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KNOW YOUR BLOWER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
ADJUSTABLE HARNESS AND WAIST STRAPS
The blower comes with fully adjustable harness and waist
straps to ensure user comfort and ease of operation.
ADJUSTABLE THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE
Easily adjust throttle control handle by loosening handle
knob to position handle in desired location.
CRUISE CONTROL/THROTTLE LOCK
The cruise control (throttle lock) feature allows the user to
operate the blower without holding the throttle trigger.
MESH BACKING
The blower comes equipped with a mesh backing which
aids in user comfort.
MOTOR
The blower has a powerful 25.4cc engine with sufficient
power to handle tough jobs.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and
full throttle.
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Backpack Blower
Bellows
Cable Tie (2)
Clamp Screws (3)
Elbow
Nozzle Tube (Lower Tube)
Straight Tube (Upper Tube)
Throttle Control Handle Tube (Upper Tube)
Tube Clamp (3)
2-Cycle Engine Oil
Operator’s Manual
NOTE:
Read and remove all hang tags and store with your
operator’s manual.
FEATURES
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not
recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration
or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous
condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug
wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.
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