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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
VS2000BV
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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 ser
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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 6. To remove the tubes, turnthe knobcoun- WARNING: Stopengineandbesure terclockwise to loosenthe tubes; remove the tubes. the impellerblades havestopped turningbe- 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 the spark 1. Aligntheslots onthe nozzlewiththetabs plug before performing main
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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 HOWTOCONVERTUNITFROM Latch VACUUMUSETOBLOWERUSE Area 1. Removetheelbow tube and vacuumbag by turning the knob counterclockwise to VacuumInlet Cover loosentheelbow tube. 2. Gentlytiltthehandleofthescrewdriverto- 2. Removeth
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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 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 foreblowing. as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur- 2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative facesoruseamisterattachmentwhenwa- fuels will cause problems such as: improper ter is available. c
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itisprobablyflooded.ProceedtoSTART- Starter ING AFLOODED ENGINE. Handle 7. Oncetheenginestarts,allowittorun10se- conds, then move the choke lever to the RUN position. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at RUN before releasing the Choke throttle trigger.NOTE: If engine dies with Lever thechokeleverintheRUNposition,move thechokelevertotheHALFCHOKEposi- tionandpulltheropeuntilengineruns,but nomorethan 6pulls. Primer Bulb STARTINGAWARMENGINE 1. Movethechokelever tothe HALFCHOKE position. 2. S
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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 Air Filter Mounting Screw Cleaningtheairfilter: 1. Cleanthecover andthe areaaround it to keepdebrisfromfallingintothecarburetor IN
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CARBURETORIDLESPEED IdleSpeedScrew ADJUSTMENT 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. Toadjustidlespeed: Allowenginetoidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine runs without stalling(idle speedtooslow). S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in- Air creaseenginespeedifenginestallsordies. Filter S Turnidlespeedscrewcounterclockwiseto Cover decreaseengine speed. Ifyourequirefur
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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 WEED EATER, a division of Husqvarna Con- Augusta, GA 30907 sumerOutdoorProducts N.A.,Inc.,warrantsto 1--800--554--6723 theoriginalconsumerpurchaserthateachnew In Canada, contact: WEED EATER brand gasoline tool or attach- WEED EATER ment is free fromdefects inmaterial andwork- 850 Matheson Blvd. West manship and agrees to repair or replaceunder Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 this warranty any defectivegasoline productor Giving the model number, serial number and attachment as follow
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failedduetoabuse,neglect,impropermainte- warranted part is defective if the diagnostic nance,unapproved modifications,or theuse work is performed at an approved WEED ofpartsnotmadeorapprovedbytheoriginal EATER servicing center. CONSEQUEN- equipmentmanufacturer.Youareresponsible TIALDAMAGES: WEED EATER may be li- for presenting your small off--road engine toan able for damages to other engine compo- WEED EATER authorized repair center as nents caused by the failure of a warranted soon as a proble
