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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
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PBV200LE
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WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS WARNING: This unit can bedangerous! Careless or improper use cancauseserious injury. Readyour operator’s manual carefully until you completely understand andcan follow all warnings and safety rules before operating theunit. Failure todo so canresult in serious injury. Save operator’s manual. WARNING: Themuffler is very hot duringand after use. Do not touchthemuffler, muffler guard, or surrounding surfaces, or allow com- bustiblematerial suchas dry grass or fuel to d
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSAFETYSYMBOLS WARNING: Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades. Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver toward the back of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand. Whenusingthe vacuumattachment, theunit is designedtopick updry material such as leaves, grass, smalltwigs, and bits of paper. Do not
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D Make sure the unit is properly assembled D To avoid spreading fire, do not use near andingood operatingcondition. leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue D Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or pits,ashtrays, etc. running. D Useonlyforjobsexplainedinthismanual. D Avoidspillingfueloroil. Wipeupfuelspills MAINTAINYOURUNITPROPERLY beforestarting engine. D Have all maintenance other than the rec- D Moveatleast10feet(3meters)awayfrom ommendedproceduresdescribedinthein- fuel andfuelingsiteb
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: Stopengineandbesure the impellerblades havestopped turningbe- fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at- tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or Rib blower tubes. Therotatingblades cancause serious injury. Always disconnect thespark plug before performing maintenance or ac- cessingmovableparts. Groove WARNING: If you receive your unit assembled, check each step to insure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Follow all safety information in the manual
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5. Placethehooksoftheuppervacuumtube 3. Removethevacuumbag. on the retainingposts of the unit. 4. Close the vacuum inlet cover and make 6. Pivot the tube until it is secured to the sureit is latchedclosed. blower unit by the vacuuminlet latch. 5. Reinstall the blower tube (see BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY). SHOULDERSTRAPADJUSTMENT 1. Holdtheunitas shownwiththe muffler side PIVOT Inlet Cover facing away from your body and clothes. Latch 2. Pass the shoulder strap over your head andontoyour right shoulder
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OPERATION KNOWYOURBLOWER READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURUNIT. Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofthevariouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Upper VacuumTube Lower VacuumTube Primer Button Choke Lever VacuumBag Fuel Mix Throttle Fill Cap Lever Starter Spark Plug Rope Elbow Tube Blower Tube Rear Handle THROTTLELEVER CHOKELEVER TheTHROTTLELEVERisusedtoselectthe The CHOKE helps to supply fuelto theengine
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S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur- NOTE: Unit must beplaced onits sidewhen facesoruseamisterattachmentwhenwa- adding fuel (see illustration below). ter is available. S Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications,includingareassuchasgutters, screens,patios,grills,porches,andgardens. S Watchoutforchildren,pets,openwindows, or freshly washedcars. Blow debrisaway safely. S Usethefullblowernozzleextensionsothe air streamcanwork closeto the gro
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STARTINGACOLDENGINE 8. Allow theunit torunfor 30 moreseconds at the RUN position before moving the 1. Move throttlelever to the position. throttle lever tothe position. 2. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position. If engine has not started after 5 pulls (at HALF 3. Slowly press theprimer button8times. CHOKE),repeatSTARTINGACOLDENGINE procedure.Ifenginestilldoesnotstart,proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE. ThrottleLever Primer Button 9. Tostoptheengine,movethethrottleleverto the STOP position
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CLEANAIRFILTER REPLACEFUELFILTER Toreplacefuelfilter,drainunitbyrunningitdry offuel,thenremovefuelcap/retainerassem- blyfromtank.Pullfilterfromtankandremove itfromthefuelline.Installnewfuelfilteronfuel line; reinstallparts. Air Filter Cover FuelLine Fuel Filter Screws Air Filter CHECKMUFFLERMOUNTING SCREWS Once each year, ensure muffler mounting Cleaningtheairfilter: screws aresecure and tightened properly to A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- prevent damage. ance and increases fuel co
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FUELSYSTEM ENGINE Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- S Removesparkplugandpour1teaspoonof TIONsectionofthismanual,seemessagela- 40:1,2-cycleengineoil(aircooled)through beled IMPORTANT regarding the use of ga- the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the sohol inyour engine. starter rope 8to10times todistribute oil. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in S Replacesparkplugwithnewoneofrecom- minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits mended type andheat range. duringstorage.Addstabilizertoga
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LIMITEDWARRANTY PoulanPROwarrantstotheoriginalpurchaser THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC thateachnewPoulanPRObrandgasolinetool LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE or attachment is free from defects in material OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM and workmanship and agrees to repair or re- STATE TO STATE. place under this warranty any defective gaso- NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR line product or attachment as follows from the OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, original date of purchase: AND THERE ARE NO OTHER E
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is scheduledfor replacementas requiredmain- sibilities,youshouldcontactyournearestautho- tenanceshallbewarrantedfortheperiodoftime rized service center or call Poulan PRO at up to the first scheduled replacement point for 1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR- that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re- bechargedfordiagnosticlaborwhichleadsto pairs shall be provided at all Poulan PRO ser- thedeterminationthatawarrantedpartisde- vice centers. Call 1--800--554--
