S Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away safely. S Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground. S After using blowers and other equipment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash receptacles. FUELING WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling. This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2- --cycle air- --cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container. Always read and follow the safety rules under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION. IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. --5 STARTING TO STOP THE ENGINE D To stop the engine, move the throttle lever to the STOP position. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE D Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling site. D Hold the unit in the starting position as shown. Make sure the blower end is directed away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects. BlowerVacuumSTARTINGPOSITION WARNING: When starting engine, hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area when starting engine or while engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damaging the unit or property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or the operator. STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel) S Move throttle lever to the position. S Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position. S Slowly press the primer button 8 times. ThrottleLeverPrimerButton ChokeLever S Pull starter rope sharply until engine attempts to run, but no more than 5 pulls (below 30_ F, 8 pulls). NOTE: If engine attempts to start before the 5th pull, go to next step immediately. - -- S Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. S Pull the starter rope sharply until the engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls (below 30_ F, 10 pulls). Run engine for 5 seconds, then move choke lever to the RUN position. S Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at the RUN position before moving the throttle lever to position. If engine has not started after 5 pulls (at HALF CHOKE), repeat STARTING A COLD ENGINE procedure. If engine still does not start, proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE. STARTING A WARM ENGINE S Move throttle lever to the S Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, position. but no more than 5 pulls. NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded. STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE S Move the choke lever to the RUN position. S Move throttle lever to the position. S Pull rope to clear engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter rope many times. If unit still doesn’t start, call 1-800-554-6723. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Avoid touching muffler unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. WARNING: Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped turning before opening the vacuum inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum or blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause serious injury. Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing movable parts. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instruct-ed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS S Spark Plug Boot S Air Filter S Housing Screws S Muffler CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for replacement of damaged or worn parts. S Fuel Tank - --Do not use unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks. --6 S Vacuum Bag - --Do not use vacuum bag if it is torn or damaged. INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth. CLEAN AIR FILTER AirFilterCoverAirFilterScrews Cleaning the air filter: A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean or replace air filter after ...