Warning – Poulan Pro BVM200C User Manual

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Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or

running.

Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills

before starting engine.

Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fuel and fueling site before starting engine.

Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

WARNING:

Stop the engine before

opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine

must be stopped and the impeller blades no

longer turning to avoid serious injury from the

rotating blades.

WARNING:

While vacuuming or

blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler

side facing away from your body and clothes.

Inspect unit before each use for worn,

loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not

use until unit is in proper working order.

Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.

Never start or run engine inside a closed

room, building or other unventilated area.

Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

To avoid static electricity discharge, do not

wear rubber gloves or any other insulated

gloves while operating unit.

Do not set unit on any surface except a

clean, hard area while engine is running.

Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,

etc. could be picked up by the air intake and

thrown out through discharge opening,

damaging unit, property, or causing serious

injury to bystanders or operator.

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use

in unventilated areas or where explosive

vapors or carbon monoxide build up could

be present.

Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-

faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,

rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance

at all times.

Never place objects inside the blower tubes;

always direct the blowing debris away from

people, animals, glass, and solid objects such

as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of

air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be

thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or

animals, break glass, or cause other damage.

Never run unit without the proper equipment

attached. When using your unit as a blower,

always install blower tubes. When using your

unit as a vacuum, always install vacuum

tubes and vacuum bag assembly. Make sure

vacuum bag assembly is completely zipped.

Check air intake opening, blower tubes,

vacuum tubes, and elbow tube frequently,

always with engine stopped and spark plug

disconnected. Keep vents and discharge

tubes free of debris which can accumulate

and restrict proper air flow.

Never place any object in the air intake open-

ing as this could restrict proper air flow and

cause damage to the unit.

Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-

ers, or other substances which may contain

toxic materials.

To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf

or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,

ashtrays, etc.

Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

WARNING:

Disconnect spark plug be-

fore performing maintenance except for carbu-

retor adjustments.

Have all maintenance other than the rec-

ommended procedures described in the in-

struction manual performed by an autho-

rized service dealer.

Use only recommended Poulan PRO re-

placement parts; use of any other parts

may void your warranty and cause damage

to your unit.

Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use

up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and

letting it run until it stops.

Do not use any accessory or attachment

other than those recommended by manufac-

turer for use with your unit.

Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area

where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an

open flame from hot water heaters, electric

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

Store in a dry area out of reach of children.

WARNING:

The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer, birth de-

fects or other reproductive harm.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

Exposure to vibra-

tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-

ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or

nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and

joints of people prone to circulation disorders

or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold

weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-

age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms

occur such as numbness, pain, loss of

strength, change in skin color or texture, or

loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,

discontinue the use of this tool and seek

medical attention. An antivibration system

does not guarantee the avoidance of these

problems. Users who operate power tools on

a continual and regular basis must monitor

closely their physical condition and the condi-

tion of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

This unit is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark

arresting screen which meets the require-

ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All

U.S. forest land and the states of California,

Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-

gon, and Washington require by law that

many internal combustion engines be

equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you

operate in a locale where such regulations ex-

ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining

the operating condition of these parts. Failure

to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the

MAINTENANCE section for information on

maintenance of the muffler and spark arrest-

ing screen.