User manual MTD PJ302-8431

[. . . ] PN 9096-320104(2) © McCulloch Corporation, 2003 • 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. [. . . ] INSTALLATION OF SPARK ARRESTER L A spark arrester screen is required when using your blower on U. Remove the 2 small muffler screws (A) (Figure 4-5A). Grasp cover (B) and screen (C), and insert first screw (D) (Figure 4-5B). Install onto muffler and secure first screw. MIXING FUEL H Add oil to an approved fuel container followed by the gasoline to allow incoming gasoline to mix with oil. Use regular grade unleaded gasoline mixed with McCulloch 40:1 custom 2-cycle engine oil for best results. 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. 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 engines mixed at a 40:1 ratio. Do not use any 2-cycle oil product with a recommended mixing ratio of 100:1. Pump the primer bulb (C) 10 times (Figure 6-1B). Your unit is designed with a 3 position choke (D), CHOKE “ ”, START “ ”, and RUN “ ”. Pull starter rope out a short way until resistance if felt (approx. A smooth rapid pull is required for a strong spark (Figure 6-1D). Pull starter rope again 4 times while trigger is still in the fully depressed position (Figure 6-1E). BLOWER OPERATIONS (Figure 7-1A) Your McCulloch blower is designed to easily remove debris from patios, walkways, lawns, bushes, etc. , and many hard to reach areas where debris may accumulate. E N G L I S H WARNING CAUTION Because of flying debris, always wear American National Standards Institute (A. ) 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. [. . . ] Do not use this unit for any other purpose. Do not attempt to vacuum rocks, broken glass, bottles, tin cans or other such objects. Damage to impeller and unit as well as operator injury could result. If vacuum tube is level with or above power unit, rocks or large objects may be drawn into tube, damaging the impeller. [. . . ]