Use and Care Manual

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200947 - WALK BEHIND BLOWER
OPERATION
 DANGER
The blower engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
a colorless, odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide
will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or death.
If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get to fresh air immediately.
Operate the blower outdoors only in a well ventilated area.
DO NOT operate the blower inside any building, including
garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds, enclosure or
compartment.
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined area through
windows, doors, vents or other openings.
 DANGER
Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot
see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.
ONLY use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,
and vents.
Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in
carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
 WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can occur on
contact. Combustible material can catch fire on contact.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Maintain at least 3 ft. (91.4 cm) of clearance on all sides to
ensure adequate cooling.
Maintain at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance from combustible
materials.
 WARNING
Never run the unit without the blower fan cover installed.
Use of an improperly assembled unit could result in serious
personal injury.

NOTICE
In some State and local jurisdictions, operate power equipment
during reasonable hours to comply with local noise ordinances.
For more information, contact your State and local government
for specific requirements.
Starting the Engine
1. Make certain the blower is on a flat, level surface.
2. Move the throttle lever on the handle to the “FAST” position
(forward).
3. Move the choke lever to the “CHOKE” position.
4. Move the fuel valve to the “OPEN” position.
FUEL OFF FUEL ON
CHOKE RUN
FAST SLOW
 WARNING
Rapid retraction of the recoil cord could pull your hand
and arm towards the engine faster than you can let go.
Unintentional startup can result in entanglement, traumatic
amputation or laceration. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or
sprains could also result.