User manual MCCULLOCH SET 700

[. . . ] Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With proper operation and maintenance, it will provide you with years of service. In order to make the best use of your investment, be CERTAIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the ENTIRE user manual before attempting to operate and maintain your unit. Be sure to carefully follow the step-by-step instructions in this manual to start, operate and maintain your new product. [. . . ] never use a fuel mixture that has been stored for over 90 days. If 2-cycle lubricant other than Genuine McCulloch Custom Lubricant is to be used, it must be a premium grade oil for 2-cycle air cooled engines mixed at a 40:1 ratio. Do not use any 2-cycle oil product with a recommended mixing ratio of 100:1. If insufficient lubrication is the cause of engine damage, it voids the manufacturer's engine warranty for that occurrence. Place blower on your back by slipping arms through the shoulder straps as if you were putting on a jacket (Figure 3-4A). adjust backpack harness and control handle. Once adjustments have been made, to the straps for user comfort, remove the blower from your back and place on level ground in an upright position. Some conventional gasolines are being blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or an ether compound to meet clean air standards. Your McCulloch engine is designed to operate on any gasoline intended for automotive use including oxygenated gasolines. Mix fuel with Genuine McCulloch brand 2 cycle oil in an approved container. Use mixing table for correct ratio of fuel to oil. When it is necessary to stop blower engine immediately, DEPRESS the OFF "STOP" switch (A) until the engine stops completely (Figure 5-2). For normal stopping, release trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed. Then DEPRESS the OFF "STOP " switch (A) until the engine stops completely. Once unit is running, place unit on your back by slipping arms through the shoulder straps as if your were putting on a jacket (Fig. When preparing to clear an area of debris, always position yourself so that you can control the direction debris will be blown . 6-2B) and the flexibility of the blower tube assembly will allow you to clear the most hard-to-reach areas . The hand grip, throttle trigger, throttle lock and ignition on/off switch (B) are all mounted on a swivel handle that offers a wide range of operating positions and comfort (Fig. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. Because of flying debris, always wear American National Standards Institute approved shielded safety glasses or face shield when operating blower. To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs with unit running. Before using your blower, review Safety Precautions in your User Manual, and all regulations for operation of the unit. [. . . ] If further adjustments are necessary take your blower to McCulloch service dealer. Failure to follow these steps may cause varnish to form in the carburetor which can cause difficult starting or permanent damage following storage. Clean exterior of engine and blower tubes. Drain fuel from the fuel tank by running the unit dry or by removing the fuel cap and tipping the motor housing/fuel tank over and draining oil/fuel mixture into a container with the same 2-cycle fuel mixture. [. . . ]