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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. MULCHINGBLADES Your blower is equipped with mulching blades as a standard feature. Whenusing thevacuum attachment, the mulching blades automatically reducedebris at aratioof upto16:1. Upper VacuumTube Elbow Tube Lower VacuumTube STOP VacuumBag Switch Throttle Tri
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S To reduce noise levels, operate power blowers at the lowest possible throttle WARNING: Alternativefuels (notgas- speedtodo thejob. oline)suchas E--15(15%alcohol),E--20(20% S Userakesandbroomstoloosendebrisbe- alcohol),E--85(85%alcohol)areNOTclassified as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in foreblowing. S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur- 2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels will cause problems such as: improper facesoruseamisterattachmentwhenwa- clutch engagements,
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Throttle 4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- Position ginestarts andruns. Lever 5. Allowunittorunfor10--15seconds,thenful- (Cruise ly squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage the starting system. Control) STARTINGAWARMENGINE 1. Squeezeand hold the throttle trigger. 2. Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing throttle trigger untilengine runs. NOTE: Normally, the warm starting proce- dure can be used within 5--10 minutes after the unit is turned off. If the unit sits for more than10mi
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S Wipeoff unit witha cleandry cloth. CHECKMUFFLERMOUNTING CLEANAIRFILTER SCREWS Once each year, ensure muffler mounting A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and screws are tightened securely to prevent harmful emissions. Always clean or replace damage. air filter after every 5 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first. Button Air Filter Cover Muffler Mounting Screw Air Filter INSPECTMUFFLERANDSPARK ARRESTINGSCREEN Cleaningtheairfilter: WARNIN
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IdleSpeed Screw Toadjustidlespeed: Allowenginetoidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine runs without stalling(idle speedtooslow). S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in- creaseenginespeedifenginestallsordies. S Turnidlespeedscrewcounterclockwiseto decreaseengine speed. Air Filter Cover Ifyourequirefurtherassistanceorareunsure about performing this procedure, contact an authorized service dealer or call 1--800--554--6723. STORAGE HELPFULTIP WARNING: Perform the following Duringstorageofyourgas/ steps after
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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 PoulanPROauthorizedrepaircenterassoon causedby the failure of awarranted partstill asap
