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Instruction Manual
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Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use cancauseserious injury. Readyour operator’s manual carefully until youcompletely understand andcan follow allwarnings and safety rules before operatingtheunit. Failuretodo socanresult in serious injury. Save operator’s manual. Theblower canthrow objects vio- lently. You canbe blindedor injured. Always wear hearingprotection and safety glasses markedZ87. Always wear heavy, longpants, long sleeves, boots an
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS Whenusingthe vacuumattachment, theunit is designedtopick updry material such as leaves, grass, smalltwigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacuumstones, gravel, metal, brokenglass, etc., to avoidseveredam- agetothe impeller. WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or use the unit near aflame or sparks (includingsmoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks). WARNING: Themuffler is very hot duringand after use. Do nottouch themuffler, muffler guard,
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D Moveatleast10feet(3meters)awayfrom MAINTAINYOURUNITPROPERLY fuel andfuelingsitebeforestartingengine. D Always store gasoline in a container ap- WARNING:Disconnectsparkplugbe- provedfor flammable liquids. fore performing maintenance except for carbu- OPERATEYOURUNITSAFELY retor adjustments. D Have all maintenance other than the rec- WARNING: Stop the engine before ommendedproceduresdescribedinthein- opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine struction manual performed by an autho- must be stoppe
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ASSEMBLY HIGH--SPEEDNOZZLEASSEMBLY WARNING: Stopengineandbesure When greater air speed is desired, use the the impellerblades havestopped turningbe- high--speed nozzle. fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at- 1. Aligntheslots onthe nozzlewiththetabs tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or onthelower blower tube. blower tubes. Therotatingblades cancause serious injury. Always disconnect thespark High-- plug before performing maintenance or ac- Speed cessingmovableparts. Nozzle WARNING: If yo
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1. Insertthetipofascrewdriverintothelatch 6. Alignslantedendoflowervacuumtubeas area of the vacuuminlet. shown. Firmly push lower vacuum tube into upper vacuumtube. Latch Area Blower Outlet Slanted endof lower vacuumtube Latch HOWTOCONVERTUNITFROM Area VACUUMUSETOBLOWERUSE VacuumInlet Cover 1. Removetheelbow tube and vacuumbag by turning the knob counterclockwise to 2. Gentlytiltthehandleofthescrewdriverto- loosentheelbow tube. ward the front of the unit to release the 2. Removethevacuumtubesby
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OPERATION KNOWYOURBLOWER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Upper VacuumTube Elbow Tube Lower VacuumTube STOP VacuumBag Switch Throttle Trigger Spark Plug Upper Blower Tube Starter Lower Blower Tube Rope High--Speed Nozzle FuelMix FillCap Start Lever Primer VacuumHandle Button STOPSWITCH pulls onthestarter rope.Activate p
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S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur- components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high facesoruseamisterattachmentwhenwa- moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture ter is available. leading to oil and fuel separation. S Conserve water by using power blowers HOWTOSTOPYOURENGINE instead of hoses for many lawn and garden D Release the throttle trigger. applications,includingareassuchasgutters, S Push and hold the STOP switch in the screens,patios,grills,porches,andgardens. STOP position unti
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2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. STARTINGAWARMENGINE 3. Move the start lever to the START position. 1. Squeezeand hold the throttle trigger. 2. Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing Start throttle trigger untilengine runs. Lever Starter NOTE: Normally, the warm starting proce- Handle dure can be used within 5--10 minutes after the unit is turned off. If the unit sits for more than10minuteswithoutbeingused,it willbe necessary to start the unit by following the stepsunderSTARTINGACOLDE
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Button Air Filter Cover Muffler Mounting Air Filter Screw INSPECTMUFFLERANDSPARK ARRESTINGSCREEN Cleaningtheairfilter: 1. Cleanthecover andthe areaaround it to WARNING: Themuffleron thisprod- keepdebrisfromfallingintothecarburetor uctcontainschemicalsknowntotheStateof chamber whenthe cover is removed. California tocausecancer. As the unit is used, carbondeposits build up NOTE: Move choke lever to RUN position on the muffler and spark arresting screen, before openingair filter cover. andmustberem
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IdleSpeedScrew Ifyourequirefurtherassistanceorareunsure about performing this procedure, contact an authorized service dealer or call 1--800--554--6723. Air Filter Cover STORAGE HELPFULTIP WARNING: Perform the following Duringstorageofyourgas/ steps after eachuse: oilmixture,theoilwillsepa- S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit rate from the gas. beforestoringor transporting. We recommend that you S Storeunit and fuelinawell ventilatedarea shake the gas can weekly where fuel vapors cannot
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE WARNING: Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperforminganyofthe recommended remedies below other than remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. See “Starting aFlooded Engine” 1. Engineflooded. start. in Operationsection. 2. Filltank with correct fuel mixture. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Installnew spark plug. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Check for dirty fuelfilter; replace. 4. Fuel not reaching Check for kinkedor split fuel line; c
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LIMITEDWARRANTY PoulanPRO,adivisionofHusqvarnaConsum- In Canada, contact: er Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.,warrants tothe PoulanPRO original consumer purchaser that each new 850 Matheson Blvd. West PoulanPRObrandgasoline toolorattachment Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 is free from defects in material and workman- Giving the model number, serial number and ship and agrees to repair or replace under this dateofpurchaseofyourproductandthename warranty any defective gasoline product or at- and address o
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abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, un- warranted part is defective if the diagnostic approved modifications, or the use of parts work is performed at an approved Poulan not made or approved by the original equip- PRO servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL ment manufacturer. You are responsible for DAMAGES: Poulan PRO may be liable for presenting your small off--road engine to an damages to other engine components Poulan PRO authorized repair center as soon causedby the failure of awarranted partstil
