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Before Starting the Engine (Continued)
A
WARNING
Keep all bystanders, especially CHILDREN, away during
operation.
IMPORTANT:
This unit’s engine exhaust system is equipped
with a spark-arresting muffler. Tampering with or removing
the spark-arrestor violates section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code as well as other applicable state
and federal law.
How to Start Engine
B
Never Run engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, an ODORLESS and
DEADLY gas.
Debris thrown from blower can cause severe eye damage. Always wear ANSI compliant safety glasses or eye shields
when operating blower. If you wear eyeglasses, put an OSHA certified Wide Vision Safety Mask over your eyeglasses.
1. Review ALL steps in the “BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE” section.
2. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the ON Position
(See Figure 6)
3. Push the primer bulb 3 times - waiting 2 seconds
between each push. (See Figure 5)
NOTE:
Not required when re-starting a warm engine.
4.
Firmly grip the Recoil Starter Handle with your right hand
and grip the blower handle with your left hand. (See
Figure 7)
5. Pull the recoil slowly, until you feel tension in the
starter rope. Then quickly pull the recoil starter handle
to completely unwind the starter rope. DO NOT allow
the starter rope to snap back. Let the starter rope slowly
rewind.
6. If engine fails to start after 3 or 4 attempts, push the primer
bulb again 2 more times and retry.
7. If engine fails to start after 6 or more attempts, see
instructions in the “Troubleshooting Chart”
DANGER
WARNING
Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away from any
moving parts. Avoid touching muffler and surrounding areas
– temperatures can exceed 150 degrees. Keep all safety
devices and shields in place.
ON/OFF
Switch
9
OFF Position
ON Position
Primer Bulb
ON/OFF Switch
Recoil
Starter
Handle
WARNING
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
