Poulan PPBP30 - Manual (Page 11)

6 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6-1. BLOWER OPERATIONS
AWARNING
Because oi Hying debris, always
wear a safely face sfiielc) or safely glasses marked ¿87 when
operating blower,
^WARNING
Before using your blower, review
Safety Precautions in your User Manual,and all regulations
for operation of the unit, These precautions and regulafions
are for your protection.
AWARNING
DO MOT operate the blov/er with
other people or animals in the immediate vicinity. Allow a
minimum of 30 feet {10 meters) between operator and
other people or animals.
1. Use the blower for trees, shrubs, flower beds, and
hard-to-clean areas,
2. Use the unit around bitiidings and for other normal
cleaning procedures,
3. Use the blower around walls, overhangs, fences, and
screens.
4. We recommend that a face mask be worn when oper­
ating blower in dusty areas.
5. Stand away from the debris, at a distance that will
easily allow you to control the direction of blown
debris. Never blow debris in direction of bystanders.
6. To control velocity of airstream, blower can be operat­
ed at any speed between ¡die and full throttle,
Experience with the unit will help you determine the
amount of airflow necessary for each application.
7. 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.
8. To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of
equipment used at any one time.
9. Operate power blowers at the lowest possible throttle
speed to do the job,
10. Check your equipment before operation, especially
the muffler, air intakes and air filters,
11. Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blow­
ing,in dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces
when water is available,
12. Conserve water by using power blowers instead of
hoses tor many lavm and garden applications, includ­
ing areas such as gutters, screens, patios, grills,
porches and gardens.
13. Watch out for children, pels, open windows or freshly
washed cars, and blow debris sately away,
14. Use intermediate tube plus no^xle of your choice so
the airstream can work close to the ground,
1Ö, After using blowers and other equipment, CLEAN UP!
Dispose of debris in trash receptacles.
6-2. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Follow the instructions “STARTING A COLD
ENGINE”,
2. Once unit is running, place unit on your back by slip­
ping arms through the shouider straps as if your were
putting on a jacket (Fig. 6-2A),
3. When preparing to clear an area of debris, always
position yourself so that you can control the direction
debris wilt be blown ,
4. The control handle and the flexibilily of the blower
tube assembly will allow you to clear the most
hard-to-reach areas,
5. The hand grip, throttle trigger, throttle adjuster
and ignition on/stop switch are all mounted on a
swivel handle that offers a wide range of
operating positions and comfort (Fig. 6-2C).
6-2C