User manual MTD 310-100-088

[. . . ] PN 9096-320209(3) © McCulloch Corporation, 2001 • Printed in Taiwan PLEASE READ E N G L I S H The WARRANTY SYMBOL indicates that unless instructions or procedures are followed any damage caused will void the warranty and repairs will be at owner’s expense. A CAUTION may also accompany the WARRANTY SYMBOL. Service other than user maintenance should be performed by a McCulloch Authorized Service Center. Damage or conditions which render this product inoperable caused by improper maintenance practices will void the manufacturer’s warranty. [. . . ] Align the flex tube tab (A) with notch (B) in the housing (Figure 4-1A). Hearing and eye protection are required Le port de protections auditives et oculaires est nécessarie Se requiere protección para los oídos y para los ojos 4-1. FUEL Use regular grade unleaded gasoline mixed with McCulloch 40:1 custom 2-cycle engine oil for best results. 4-3B L N M E Never use straight gasoline in your unit. This will cause permanent engine damage and void the manufacturer’s warranty for that product. Never use a fuel mixture that has been stored for over 90 days. N If 2-cycle lubricant other than McCulloch Custom Lubricant is to be used, it must be a premium grade oil for 2-cycle air cooled G 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 lubricaL I tion is the cause of engine damage, it voids the manufacturer’s engine warranty. MIXING FUEL H Add oil to an approved fuel container followed by the gasoline to allow incoming gasoline to mix with oil. INSTALLATION OF SPARK ARRESTER G A spark arrester screen is required when using your blower on U. NOTE: If engine fails to start after repeated attempts, refer to Troubleshooting section. E NOTE: Always pull starter rope straight out. pulling starter at an angle will cause rope to rub against the eyelet. This friction will N cause the rope to fray and wear more quickly. Always hold starter handle when rope retracts. Never let a rope snap back from G extended position. This could cause rope to snag or fray and also damage the starter assembly. E N G L I S H WARNING CAUTION Because of flying debris, always wear American National Standards Institute approved shielded safety glasses or face shield when operating blower. Before using your blower, review Safety Precautions in your User Manual, and all regulations for operation of the unit. These precautions and regulations are for your protection. When it is necessary to stop blower engine immediately, DEPRESS the OFF “STOP” switch (G) until the engine stops completely (Figure 6-1G). [. . . ] I Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications, including areas S such as gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches and gardens. H Watch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away. Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground. After using blowers and other equipment, CLEAN UP! [. . . ]