User manual MTD MB290

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual 2-Cycle Gasoline Blower Model MB290 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY P/N 769-02134 (3/06) INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. [. . . ] Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the area. WARNING: engine CAUTION: For properand operation maximum reliability, pay strict attention to the oil and fuel mixing instructions on the 2-cycle oil container. Using improperly mixed fuel can severely damage the engine. Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. WARNING: WARNING: Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated outdoor area. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate. nOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to Federal , State and Local regulations. 8 STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Top View WARNING: WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while starting. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust and grass could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out by the discharge opening. This could damage the unit, property, or cause serious injury to bystanders or the operator. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it. Place the unit in the starting position (Fig. Move the throttle knob to the fast position ( ) (Fig. Pull the starter rope briskly 1 to 6 times to start the engine. Allow the engine to warm up for 15 to 30 seconds. The engine does not start, go back to step 2. [. . . ] This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase for any MTD product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other income-producing purpose. hOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available , WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. [. . . ]