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WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Clear leaves and other debris from your lawn
Keep decks and driveways free from leaves and pine
needles
WARNING:
Use extreme caution when handling gasoline and keep
away from all sparks and open flames. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline will burn you and others.
MIXING THE FUEL
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant. The mixture
should be at a 50:1 ratio, using Black Max
Premium 2-Cycle
Small Engine Lubricant. If Black Max Premium 2-Cycle
Small Engine Lubricant is not available, use a high quality
synthetic 2-cycle engine lubricant, mixed at a 50:1 ratio. See
chart later in this section.
To mix the fuel:
Use a clean container that is approved for use with gaso-
line.
Mix the engine lubricant with unleaded gasoline in the
container, according to the instructions on the lubricant
package.
NOTE: This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gaso-
line intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87
[(R + M) / 2] or higher. Do not use automotive lubricant or
2-cycle outboard lubricant.
NOTE: The fuel mixture will stay fresh up to 30 days. DO NOT
mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period.
PREMIUM 2-CyCLE SMALL ENGINE
LUbRICANT (50:1)
GASOLINE
LUbRICANT
1 gallon (US)
2.6 oz.
1 liter
20 cc (20 ml)
OPERATION
FILLING THE TANk
WARNING:
Always stop the engine before filling the fuel tank. Never
add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move
at least 30 ft. from the refueling area before starting engine.
Do not smoke while filling the tank.
Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent contami-
nation.
Loosen the fuel cap slowly, by turning it counter-
clockwise.
Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.
Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing
the fuel cap.
Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock-
wise.
Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
Move at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before start-
ing the product.
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. If you find any leaks, correct the
problem before using the product.
WARNING:
A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced
immediately.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 6 - 7.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during first use.
To start an engine that is cold or has run dry:
Fill the fuel tank, if necessary. Always use the proper
lubricant/gasoline mixture. See
Mixing the Fuel on
page 10.
Disengage the cruise control lever.
NOTE: Do not engage the throttle trigger during the
starting process.
Slowly push the primer bulb seven times.
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