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Check for fuel leakage while refueling
and during operation. If fuel or oil
leakage is found, do not start or run the
engine until leak is fixed and spilled fuel
has been wiped away. Take care not to
get fuel on your clothing. If this happens,
change your clothing immediately.
Always store gasoline in approved
container.
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Unit vibrations can cause an improperly
tightened fuel cap to loosen or come off
and spill quantities of fuel. In order to
reduce risk of fuel spillage and fire,
tighten fuel cap by hand with as much
force as possible.
The screw driver end of
the STIHL combination
wrench or other similar
tool can be used as an aid
in tightening slotted fuel
caps.
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You should always inspect your unit
before starting it. Make sure the controls
and safety devices are working properly.
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Your blower is a one-person machine.
To reduce the risk of eye or other injury
from thrown objects, insure that by-
standers are at least 50 feet (15m) away
during use.
Stop the engine immediately if you are
approached.
The assistance of another person may
be needed in placing the unit on your
back after starting. In order to reduce the
risk of injury to the assistant from thrown
objects or from contact with fumes, the
engine should be kept at idle speed dur-
ing this brief period, and your assistant
should not stand in the area of the outlet
nozzle or exhaust. Otherwise, the unit
should be started and operated without
assistance.
For specific starting instructions, see the
appropriate section of your owner‘s
manual. Place the machine on firm
ground or other solid surface in an open
area. Maintain good balance and secure
footing.
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When you pull the starter grip, don‘t
wrap the starter rope around your hand.
Do not allow the grip to snap back, but
guide the starter rope slowly back to
permit the rope to rewind properly.
Failure to follow this procedure may
result in injury to hand or fingers and
may damage the starter mechanism.
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Never operate your machine if it is
damaged, improperly adjusted or not
completely and securely assembled.
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Start and operate your unit outdoors in a
ventilated area.
Keep the space behind the engine clear
at all times to allow for the escape of hot
and toxic exhaust fumes.
Operate your machine under good
visibility and daylight conditions only.
Work carefully.
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When working with the blower, always
wear it on your back using the carrying
harness. Wrap your fingers tightly
around the handle, keeping the control
handle cradled between your thumb and
forefinger. Keep your hand in this
position to have your machine under
control at all times.
Make sure your control handle and grip
is in good condition and free of moisture,
pitch, oil or grease.
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