Poulan 530088812 - Manual (Page 4)

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Before operating the blower, loosen the
knob and rotate the throttle arm to the posi-
tion as shown in the illustration. Retighten
the knob.
Throttle lever
Throttle arm Knob
NOTE: When the blower is strapped to the
back of the operator, the throttle lever is lo-
cated on the left side. The lowest position of
lever is IDLE setting, and the highest position
is the FULL THROTTLE setting.
START/STOP Switch
Throttle lever
FULL
HALF
IDLE
USING YOUR UNIT
WARNING: You MUST make sure the
tubes are secure before using the unit.
Eye Protection
OPERATING POSITION
OPERATING TIPS
S To reduce the risk of hearing loss
associated with sound level(s), hearing
protection is required.
S To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, stop the engine be-
fore installing or removing attachments. Do
not operate without guard(s) in place.
S Operate power equipment only at reasonable
hours--not early in the morning or late at night
when people might be disturbed. Comply with
times listed in local ordinances. Usual recom-
mendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday though Saturday.
S To reduce noise levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment used at any one time.
S To reduce noise levels, operate power
blowers at the lowest possible throttle
speed to do the job.
S Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris be-
fore blowing.
S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur-
faces or use a mister attachment when wa-
ter is available.
S Conserve water by using power blowers
instead of hoses for many lawn and garden
applications, including areas such as gutters,
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
S Watch out for children, pets, open windows,
or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away
safely.
S Use the full blower nozzle extension so the
air stream can work close to the ground.
S After using blowers and other equipment,
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-
ceptacles.
FUELING
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact your
local service dealer.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend
Poulan or Poulan PRO brand oil. Mix gasoline
and oil at a ratio of 50:1 (A 50:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 2.6 ounces of oil with 1
gallon of unleaded gasoline). Do not use
automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel,
follow the instructions printed on the
container. Always read and follow safety
rules under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
in the safety rules section.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine problems, empty the fuel system
before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season.
STARTING
TO STOP THE ENGINE
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To stop the engine, move the throttle control
lever all the way downward to the engine
idle position, then move the stop switch to
the STOP position.