10). 5. Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times. 6. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2. 7. Pull the starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine. 8. Allow the engine to warm up for 15 to 30 seconds. 9. Place the blue choke lever in Position 3. The unit is ready for use. IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 2. IF... The engine fails to start after a couple attempts, place the blue choke lever in Position 3 and move the throttle control to the fast position ( ). Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If not, repeat. IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, start the unit with the blue choke lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the choke lever to Position 3. Position 1 Position 3 Vacuum Starting Position Position 2 Starter Rope Starter Rope Blower Starting Position Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 12 and 13). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while starting. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust and grass could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out by the discharge opening. This could damage the unit, property, or cause serious injury to bystanders or the operator. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the vacuum bag prior to refueling the unit. The bag may become a fire hazard when saturated with fuel. WARNING: 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE BLOWER/VACUUM Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position. Check for the following: • Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection, gloves, long pants and long sleeve shirt • If the conditions are dusty, the operator is wearing a dust mask or face mask • The unit is in good working condition • The tubes and guards are in place and secure OPERATING TIPS • Be sure the vacuum bag is zipped closed before operating the unit. • Assure the unit is not directed at anybody or any loose debris before starting the unit. • Verify that the unit is in good working condition. Make sure the tubes and guards are in place and secure. • Always hold the unit securely when operating. Keep a firm grip on the handles. • To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required. • Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours— not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances. Usual recommendations are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. • To reduce noise levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time. • To reduce noise levels, operate power blowers at the lowest possible speed to do the job. • Check your equipment before operation, especially the muffler, air intakes and air filters. • Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing. • In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces or use a mister attachment when water is available. • Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications, including areas such as screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens. • Watch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away. • Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground. • Clean up after using blowers and other equipment. Dispose of debris appropriately. OPERATING AS A BLOWER 1 Use the blower for trees, shrubs, flower beds and hard-to-clean areas (Fig. 14). 2. Use the unit around buildings and for other normal cleaning procedures (Fig. 14). 3. Use the blower around walls, overhangs, fences and screens (Fig. 15). Fig. 14 Fig. 15 To prevent serious personal injury or damage to the unit, make sure blower tubes or vacuum tubes and the vacuum bag are in place before you operate the unit. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, wear goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty locations. WARNING: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING AS A VACUUM To prevent serious WARNING: personal injury or damage to the unit, always install vacuum tubes, vacuum bag and make sure the vacuum bag is completely zipped closed when operating this unit as a vacuum. Check for the following before operating the unit: • Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection, gloves, long pants and long sleeve shirt • If the conditions are dusty, operator is equipped with a dust mask or face mask • The unit is in good working condition-- the vacuum tubes and vacuum bag are in place and secure. • The vacuum bag harness is in place and correctly adjusted Operation Procedure Use ...