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INTRODUCTION
The Walk-Behind Blower should only be operated and maintained by thoroughly trained individuals. The machine
can cause serious injury to anyone who misuses it or does not understand its operation. All operator’s and
maintenance personnel are urged to read this entire manual for their personal safety.
Note: Safety goggles and long pants should be worn when operating or maintaining this machine.
This manual presents the safety, operating instructions and parts breakdowns to keep your Walk-Behind Blower at
peak efficiency. If properly operated and maintained, your Walk-Behind Blower will give dependable service.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.
Read this manual thoroughly before operating or
maintaining the blower.
2.
Always wear safety glasses and long pants when
operating or maintaining this machine. Do not wear
loose-fitting clothing.
3.
Always disconnect the spark plug wire before
adjusting or maintaining this machine.
4.
When operating, keep your hands and feet away
from the side discharge and your hands and
clothing away from the fan quard.
5.
Do not remove any shields, guards or decals. If a
shield, guard or decal is damaged or does not
function, repair or replace it before operating the
blower.
6.
Altering this machine in any way may cause injury
to the operator or bystanders.
7.
Keep people and pets away from the blower when
in use.
8.
When operating, never direct the air stream at walls
or vertical objects which can deflect debris back at
you.
9.
When operating, never direct the air stream at
painted objects.
10. If a breakdown occurs, shut off the engine
immediately, disconnect the spark plug wire and do
not connect until repairs have been made.
11. Never run the engine indoors without adequate
ventilation. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
12. To avoid serious burns, do not touch the engine,
exhaust pipe or muffler while the engine is running
or until it has cooled after it has been shut off.
13. Stop the engine and allow it to cool before refilling
the gas tank.
14. Gasoline is extremely dangerous and flammable.
Do not permit open flames or sparks near the
engine at any time.
15. Keep the blower and especially the engine air
screen and cooling fins clean and free of grease,
grass and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and
to permit proper cooling.
