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OPERATION
WARNING:
Petrol is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or
explosion from petrol will burn you and others.
MIXING ThE FUEL
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This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke oil. Pre-mix
unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine oil in a clean con-
tainer approved for petrol.
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This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for automotive use with an octane rating of
87 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.
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Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/oil from fuel
service stations, this includes the pre-mixed petrol/oil
intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
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Use synthetic 2-stroke oil only. Do not use automotive
oil or 2-stroke outboard oil.
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Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke into the petrol. This is a 50:1
ratio.
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Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before fuel
ing.
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Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger
than usable in a 30 day period. synthetic 2-stroke oil
containing a fuel stabilizer is recommended.
FILLING ThE TANK
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Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamina-
tion.
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Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap.
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Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spill-
age.Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect
thegasket.
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Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe
up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from refueling site
before starting engine.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after first use.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to
a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 9
m from refueling site before starting engine.
Do not smoke!
1 LITRE
2 LITRES
3 LITRES
4 LITRES
5 LITRES
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20 ML =
40 ML =
60 ML =
80 ML =
100 ML =
50:1
STARTING AND STOPPING
(Figure 1)
Starting the product differs depending on whether the
engine is cold or warm.
to staRt a cold enGine:
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Place the blower on a flat, bare surface. Move ignition
switch (16) to “ ” (run) position.
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Make sure cruise control (7) is locked in the IDLE position.
Do not engage the throttle trigger (6) or cruise control
during the start-up process.
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Push the primer bulb (18) 4 times.
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Move the choke lever (19) to the full choke position
marked START.
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Pull the starter grip (17) until the engine runs.
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Allow the engine to run 15 seconds, then engage the
throttle trigger to begin operation.
to staRt a WaRM enGine:
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Move ignition switch (16) to “ ” (run) position.
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Move the choke lever to the position marked
Run
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Pull the starter rope until the engine runs.
to stoP:
Release the throttle trigger and press the ignition switch
(1) to “ O ” (stop) position.
WARNING:
Keep away from all hot surfaces of the blower. Failure
to
do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
OPERATING ThE BLOWER
( Figures 7 - 9)
WARNING:
Always hold the blower away from your body, keeping
clearance between your body and the product. Any
contact with the housing can result in burns and/or other
serious personal injury.
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Hold the blower with the handle in your right hand. (Proper
operating position is shown in figure 7.)
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To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer
edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center
of a pile.