PREPARATION FOR THE USE OF THE
BLOWER:
1. Never modify the blower in any way. Only
attachments supplied by MARUYAMA or
expressly approved by MARUYAMA for use with
the specific MARUYAMA blower models are
authorized. Although certain unauthorized
attachments are usable with the MARUYAMA
blower. their use may, in fact, be extremely
dangerous.
2. When lransporting your blower in a vehicle,
properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel
spillage and damage to the blower.
3. The throttle trigger must move freely and always
spring back to the idle position. Inspect for loose
parts (nuts, screws, etc.).
HANDLING FUEL:
The MARUYAMA blower uses
an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel.
1. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. If
spilled and ignited by a spark or other ignition
source, it can cause fire, serious burn injury and
property damage. Use extreme caution when
handling gasoline or an oil-gasoline fuel
mixture.
2. Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the
fuel.
3. Fuel your blower outdoors or in a well-ventilated
area.
4. Select bare ground for fueling and move at least
10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot before
starting the engine.
5. Gasoline vapor pressure may build up inside
the gas tank of a two cycle engine depending
on the fuel used, the weather conditions, and
the venting system of the tank. In order to
reduce the risk of personal injury from escaping
gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap
on your blower carefully so as to allow any
pressure buildup in the tank to release slowly.
6. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine
is running.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
7. Unit vibrations can cause an improperly
tightened fuel cap to loosen or come off
permitting fuel to spill.
In order to reduce the risk of fuel spillage and
fire, tighten the fuel cap by hand with as much
force as possible.
8. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your
blower.
9. Check for fuel leakage while refueling and
during operation. If fuel or oil leakage is found,
do not start or run the engine until the leak is
fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped away.
10. If fuel spills on your clothing, change your
clothing immediately.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARDS:
1. If you operate the blower in an area that is
confined, or even partially enclosed, the air you
breathe could contain a dangerous amount of
exhaust gas. To keep exhaust gas from building
up, provide adequate ventilation.
2. The exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
poisonous, colorless and odorless gas.
Breathing the exhaust gas can cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to death.
STARTING:
Your blower is a one-person machine.
1. Start and operate your blower without
assistance. When starting, place the blower on
firm ground or a solid surface in an open area.
Maintain good balance and secure footing.
2. When you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the
starter rope around your hand. Do not allow the
grip to snap back, but guide the starter rope to
rewind properly. Failure to follow this procedure
may result in injury to your hand or fingers and
may damage the starter mechanism.
OPERATION:
1 . Work carefully.
2. Operate the blower under good visibility and
daylight conditions only.