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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). SAFETYRULES D Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. Keep loose hair, loose clothing, f
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D Inspect unit before each use for worn, MAINTAINYOURUNITPROPERLY loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not useuntilunit is inproper workingorder. WARNING: Disconnectsparkplugbe- D Keep outside surfaces freeof oil andfuel. fore performing maintenance except for carbu- D Never start or run engine inside a closed retor adjustments. D Have all maintenance other than the rec- room, building or other unventilated area. ommendedproceduresdescribedinthein- Breathingexhaustfumes can kill. struction manua
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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 High--Speed serious injury. Always disconnect thespark Nozzle plug before performing maintenance or ac- cessingmovableparts. WARNING: If you
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1. Insertthetipofascrewdriverintothelatch 6. Alignslantedendoflowervacuumtubeas area of the vacuuminlet. shown. Firmly push lower vacuum tube Latch Area Blower into upper vacuumtube. 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 release the loosentheelbow tube. latch while pulling up ont
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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 HOWTOSTOPYOURENGINE blowers at the lowest possible throttle D Release the throttle trigger. speedtodo thejob. S Push and hold the STOP switch in the S Userakesandbroomstoloosendebrisbe- STOP position until the engine stops. foreblowing. HOWTOSTARTYOURENGINE S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur- facesoruseamisterattachmentwhenwa- WARNING: You MUST make sure ter is available. thetubes are securebeforeusing the unit. S Conserve water by using power blow
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4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine thechokelevertotheHALFCHOKEposi- soundsasifitistryingtostart,butdonotpull tionandpulltheropeuntilengineruns,but rope more than 6 times. nomorethan 6pulls. 5. Assoonasenginesoundsasifitis tryingto STARTINGAWARMENGINE start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE 1. Movethechokelever tothe HALFCHOKE position. position. 6. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, 2. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold butnomorethan6pulls.NOTE:Iftheen- through all
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Cleaningtheairfilter: CHECKMUFFLERMOUNTING 1. Cleanthecover andthe areaaround it to SCREWS keepdebrisfromfallingintothecarburetor Once each year, ensure muffler mounting chamber whenthe cover is removed. screws are tightened securely to prevent NOTE: Move choke lever to RUN position damage. before openingair filter cover. 2. Open air filter cover by pushing button (seeillustration). Removeair filter. NOTE: Donotcleanfilter ingasolineorother flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire hazard or
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CARBURETORADJUSTMENT IdleSpeedScrew The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory.Adjustmentsmaybenecessaryifyou noticeany of the following conditions: S Engine will not idle when the throttle is re- leased. IdleSpeedAdjustment Allowenginetoidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine runs without stalling(idle speedtooslow). S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in- creaseenginespeedifenginestallsordies. Air S Turnidlespeedscrewcounterclockwiseto Filter decreaseengine speed. Cover Ifyourequirefurtherassis
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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 aFloodedEngine” 1. Engineflooded. start. inOperationsection. 2. Fill tank with correct fuelmixture. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Installnew spark plug. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Check for dirty fuel filter;replace. 4. Fuel not reaching Check for kinkedor split fuel line; car
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LIMITEDWARRANTY PoulanPRO,adivisionofHusqvarnaOutdoor In Canada, contact: ProductsInc.,warrantstotheoriginalconsumer PoulanPRO purchaser that each new Poulan PRO brand 5855 Terry Fox Way gasoline toolorattachmentisfreefromdefects Mississauga,Ontario L5V3E4 inmaterial andworkmanship andagrees tore- Giving the model number, serial number and pairorreplaceunderthiswarrantyanydefective dateofpurchaseofyourproductandthename gasoline productor attachmentas follows from and address of the authorized de
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equipment manufacturer. You are responsible CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES:PoulanPRO for presenting your small off--road engine toan maybeliablefordamagestootherenginecom- Poulan PRO authorized repair center as soon ponents caused by the failure of a warranted asaproblemexists.Warrantyrepairsshouldbe part still under warranty. WHATIS NOTCOV- completed in a reasonable amount of time, not ERED:Allfailurescausedbyabuse,neglect,or to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions improper maintenance are not cover
