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Instruction Manual
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BVM200VS
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use cancauseserious injury. WARNING: Readthe operator’s manual beforeuse. Failureto follow instructions couldresult inserious injury totheoperator and/or bystanders.Saveoperator’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 andgloves. Hazardzone for thrownobjects. Keep
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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 6. To remove the tubes, turnthe knobcoun- WARNING: Stopengineandbesure terclockwise to loosenthe tubes; remove the impellerblades havestopped turningbe- the tubes. fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at- HIGH--SPEEDNOZZLEASSEMBLY tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or When greater air speed is desired, use the blower tubes. Therotatingblades cancause high--speed nozzle. serious injury. Always disconnect thespark 1. Aligntheslots onthe nozzlewiththetabs plug before performing maint
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blower tubes. Therotatingblades cancause 6. Alignslantedendoflowervacuumtubeas serious injury. shown. Firmly push lower vacuum tube 1. Insertthetipofascrewdriverintothelatch into upper vacuumtube. area of the vacuuminlet. Latch Area Blower Outlet Slanted endof lower vacuumtube Latch Area HOWTOCONVERTUNITFROM VACUUMUSETOBLOWERUSE VacuumInlet Cover 1. Removetheelbow tube and vacuumbag 2. Gentlytiltthehandleofthescrewdriverto- by turning the knob counterclockwise to ward the front of the unit to re
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OPERATION KNOWYOURBLOWER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Upper VacuumTube Elbow Tube Lower VacuumTube VacuumBag STOP Throttle Switch Trigger Spark Plug Upper Blower Tube Starter Lower Blower Tube Rope High--Speed Nozzle FuelMix FillCap Choke Lever Primer VacuumHandle Button STOPSWITCH PRIMERBUTTON TheSTOPswitchisused t
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S To reduce noise levels, operate power alcohol),E--85(85%alcohol)areNOTclassified blowers at the lowest possible throttle as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in speedtodo thejob. 2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative S Userakesandbroomstoloosendebrisbe- fuels will cause problems such as: improper foreblowing. clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock, S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur- power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration facesoruseamisterattachmentwhenwa-
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7. Oncetheenginestarts,allowittorun10se- Starter conds, then move the choke lever to the Handle RUN position. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at RUN before releasing the throttle trigger.NOTE: If engine dies with thechokeleverintheRUNposition,move thechokelevertotheHALFCHOKEposi- Choke tionandpulltheropeuntilengineruns,but Lever nomorethan 6pulls. STARTINGAWARMENGINE 1. Movethechokelever tothe HALFCHOKE Primer position. Bulb 2. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all re
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CLEANAIRFILTER CHECKMUFFLERMOUNTING A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- SCREWS ance and increases fuel consumption and Once each year, ensure muffler mounting harmful emissions. Always clean or replace screws are tightened securely to prevent air filter after every 5 hours of operation or damage. yearly, whichever comes first. Button Air Filter Cover Muffler Mounting Air Filter Screw Cleaningtheairfilter: 1. Cleanthecover andthe areaaround it to MUFFLERANDSPARKARREST- keepdebrisfromfall
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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 reach sparks or toinsureproperblendingof open flames from water heaters, electric the gas and oil. motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Storeunit withallguardsinplace.Pos
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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
