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Flame Strictly Forbidden
To prevent an accident or fire, strictly observe the following instructions when handling
fuel or operating the blower.(Fig.4)
_WARNING
Fuel is flammable. Operate the blower only where there is no flame.
If you are storing or mixing fuel, do it where there is no flame.
While operating the blower, keep away from flames.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or operating the blower.
Do not add fuel while the engine is hot. Wait until the engine is cool.
Do not add fuel to the fuel tank while the blower engine is operating.
Before Operation
To prevent injuries and accidents, check the following items before operating the blower.
_WARNING
• If you discover fuel leakage, do not start the blower.
• Check that the anti-vibration rubber has no cracks or damage.
• Make sure the tank cap is tightened securely. If it is loose or not installed level, fuel
could leak and be extremely dangerous.
• Do not modify the blower. In particular, never perform modifications to deliberately
increase the engine speed.
• Always check that the muffler is not damaged or corroded. Aworn or damaged muffler
may produce sparks or flame and is dangerous.(Fig.5)
• To reduce noise, do not operate two or more blowers at the same time.
• Before starting the blower, check that there is no fuel leakage around the fuel hose, fuel
tank and carburetor.
• When you start the blower engine, push the blower toward the ground with one hand
on top of the body while you pull the starter cord.(Fig.6)
• Hold the start cord handle firmly. Do not pull it too hard and do not release it suddenly.
• When performing repairs or replacing parts, use genuine factory parts.
• Before operating the blower, check each part (particularly the muffler, intake port and
air filter) for wear, looseness and damage.
• Check that the blower condition is normal. If the blower is not normal, do not operate it.
• Check that there is no oil or fuel on the machine exterior. Ifyou get oil or fuel on the
machine exterior, wipe it off promptly and wait until the machine is fully dry before
operating the blower.
• Operate a separate container for mixing fuel. Do not operate the blower fuel tank to mix
fuel.
• Before you start the engine, check there are no foreign objects within the housing.
During Operation
Take care with the following items during blower operation to prevent personal injuries,
accidents or machine breakdown.
/_WARNING
• The blower generates powerful suction, so do not operate the blower when wearing
loose clothes and unrestrained long hair.
• Keep your hand away from the blower intake port during operation.
The fan operates at high speed and is dangerous.(Fig7)
• Do not insert anything into the blower intake port during operation.
• Do not perform maintenance, disassembly or reassembly during blower operation.
• There is danger of electric shock and burns during blower operation and immediately
afterward, so do not touch the spark plug, muffler or engine cover.(Fig.8)(Fig.9)
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