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3. Move the throttle control lever slightly
forward to about¼ of the way (slightly
toward the fast position).
4. Turn the engine switch to the ON
position.
5. Pull the recoil starter until the engine
starts. Return the recoil to the home
position after each pull. Repeat the
steps as needed. Once engine has
started, set the throttle to the FAST
position before you operate the unit.
Figure
12
A
WARNING
Rapid retraction of the starter cord
(kickback) can occur, which may
pull your hand and arm toward the
engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises,
or
sprains could result.
6. If the choke lever has been moved to the CHOKE position to
start the engine, gradually move it to the RUN position as the
engine warms up.
IDLE SPEED-------------
When not actively blowing debris while engine is running, set the
throttle control level to the SLOW position during the idle time.
Lowering the engine speed will help extend the life of the engine,
as well as conserve fuel and reduce noise level.
STOP ENG INE
------------
To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the engine switch to
the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following
procedure:
1. Move the throttle lever to the SLOW(.-,) position.
2. Let the engine idle for one or two minutes.
3. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
4. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF (Ii\) position.
A
CAUTION
Do
not move the choke control to
CHOKE
position
to stop the engine.
Backfire or engine damage may
occur.
ADJUSTING THE AIR F LOW DIRECT ION----
• The air flow direction can be adjusted between 20 degrees
upward to 20 degrees downward, total 7 positions.
• Direction adjustment is achieved by using the flow angle
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adjustment control lever (See
Figure
13) to move the air flow
louver.
• Move the lever upward (away from you) to direct airflow
downward or move the lever downward (toward you) to direct
airflow upward.
A
WARNING
Figure
13
Be fore attaching/storage the
attachment, move the ON/OFF
Engine Switch to OFF position.
ATTACH THE FRONT DISCHARGE CHUTE ---
� NOTE
The front discharge chute is used to
redirect the air flow to the front of the
blower. Attach
it
when needed.
1. Loosen the knob located on top of the discharge chute.
2. Orient the attachment so the "TH IS SIDE UP DURING USE" is up.
3. Slide the attachment over the discharge chute. The slot on the
top of the attachment will mate with the bolt of the attachment
knob. (See
Figure
14)
4. Hand-tighten the attachment knob to secure the attachment.
Figure
14
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