SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT
(for vacuum use only)
1. Hold the unit as shown with the muffler
side facing away from your body and clo-
thes.
2. Pass the shoulder strap over your head
and onto your right shoulder.
3. Extend your left armtoward the rear ofthe
vacuum bag.
4. Adjust shoulder strap until the vacuum
bag/shoulder strap seam lies between
your thumb and index finger.
5. Make sure air flows freely from the elbow
tubeintobag.Ifbagiskinked,theunitwillnot
operate properly.
OPERATION
OPERATING POSITIONapplications, including areas such as gutters,
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
HearingHearingS Watchoutforchildren,pets,openwindows,
ProtectionProtectionor freshly washed cars. Blow debris away
safely.
EyeS Use the full blower nozzle extension so the
Protectionair stream can work close to the ground.
S After using blowers and other equipment,
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-
ceptacles.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING:Besuretoreadthefuel
information in the safety rules before you
begin. If you do not understand the safety
BlowerVacuumrules,donotattempttofuelyourunit. Contact
an authorized service dealer.
OPERATING TIPSFUELING ENGINE
S While vacuuming or blowing debris, hold
the unit with the muffler side facing awayWARNING:Removefuelcapslowly
fromyour body and clothes (seeOPERAT-when refueling.
ING POSITION).This engine is certified to operate on
S To reduce the risk of hearing lossunleaded petrol. Before operation, petrol
associated with sound level(s), hearingmust be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle
protection is required.air-cooled engine oil. We recommend
S To reduce the risk of injury associated with
HusqvarnaL brand oil mixedat aratio of40:1
contacting rotating parts, stop the engine be-(2.5%). A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 5
fore installing or removing attachments. Do
not operate without guard(s) in place.liters of unleaded petrol with 0,125 liter of oil.
When mixing fuel, follow the instructions
S Operate power equipmentonly atreasonable
hours--not early in the morning or late at nightprinted on the container. Always read and
followthesafetyrules beforefuelingyourunit.
whenpeoplemightbedisturbed.Comply with
times listedin localordinances. Usualrecom-
IMPORTANT
mendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,Experience indicates that alcohol blended
Monday though Saturday.
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
S To reduce noise levels, limit the number ofmethanol)canattractmoisturewhichleadsto
pieces of equipment used at any one time.
separationandformationofacids duringstor-
S To reduce noise levels, operate power
blowers at the lowest possible throttleage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of anengine whilein storage.To avoidengine
speed to do the job.
S Use rakes andbrooms toloosen debris be-problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
fore blowing.age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur-starttheengineandletitrununtilthefuellines
faces or use a mister attachment whenwa-and carburetor areempty. Usefresh fuelnext
ter is available.season. Never use engine or carburetor
S Conserve water by using power blowerscleanerproductsinthefueltank orpermanent
instead of hoses for many lawn and gardendamage may occur.
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