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OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 8 - 9.
To start an engine that is cold or has run dry:
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Fill the fuel tank, if necessary. Always use the proper
oil/gasoline mixture. See “Mixing the Fuel” on page 11.
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Disengage the cruise control lever.
NOTE:
Do not engage the throttle trigger during the
starting process.
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Slowly push the primer bulb seven times.
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Set the choke lever to the
START
position.
NOTE:
If restarting a warm engine, leave the choke lever
in the
RUN
position.
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Pull the starter cord until the engine runs.
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Return the starter cord gently to the starter housing. Do
not allow the rope to snap back.
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Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds to warm up before
using.
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Engage the throttle trigger to operate.
To stop the blower/vac:
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Release the throttle trigger.
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Press and hold the engine switch to the “
O
” or
STOP
posi-
tion.
OPERATING THE BLOWER
See Figures 10 - 11.
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Start the blower. Refer to “Starting and Stopping” earlier
in this manual. Hold the blower with the upper handle in
your right hand.
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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.
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Operate power equipment at reasonable hours only - not
early in the morning or late at night when people might
be disturbed. Comply with the times listed in local ordi-
nances.
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To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of
equipment used at any one time.
Fig. 8
PRIMER BULB
CHOKE
LEVER
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
WARNING:
Keep away from all hot surfaces of the blower. Failure to
do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
CHOKE
LEVER
START
POSITION
RUN
POSITION
CHOKE
LEVER
ENGINE
SWITCH
STARTER
CORD
PROPER OPERATING POSITION
