User manual MTD SNOW BOSS 300

[. . . ] Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. Inside Back Cover PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. copyright© 2006 MTD SOUTHWEST INC , All Rights Reserved. [. . . ] 1-1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. € PRIMER BULB Press the primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times. € BLOWERS – ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before opening the door, installing or changing tubes, or before cleaning or performing any maintenance. € KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m. € UNLEADED FUEL Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel. • THROTTLE CONTROL Indicates “HIGH” or “FASTEST” speed. € OIL Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil. Never point the blower at yourself or others. Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place. 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATION • Cleaning yards, garages, driveways, porches, patios, around walls, fences and more Throttle Knob Blue Lever Primer Bulb Air Filter Cover Muffler Cover Handle Starter Rope Grip Blower Outlet Spark Plug Blower Tube Fuel Cap 6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL AND REMOVE THE BLOWER TUBE To prevent serious personal injury, stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before attaching or removing tubes. Blower Tube Detent WARNING: WARNING: Tab To prevent serious personal injury or damage to the unit, the blower tube must be installed while operating this unit. To turn off the blower, move the throttle knob all the way to the right, past the idle position ( ) until it clicks. Make sure you move the knob into the furthest right detent in order to turn the unit off (Fig. 4 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE BLOWER Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position. Check for the following: • Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection, gloves, long pants and long sleeve shirt • 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. € Clean up after using blowers and other equipment. To avoid serious personal injury, wear goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating this unit. wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty locations. € If the conditions are dusty, the operator is wearing a dust mask or face mask WARNING: OPERATING AS A BLOWER 1 Use the blower for trees, shrubs, flower beds and hard-to-clean areas (Fig. Use the unit around buildings and for other normal cleaning procedures (Fig. Use the blower around walls, overhangs, fences and screens. [. . . ] € Any manufacturer approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair of emission related parts and will be provided without charge to the owner. Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance or durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repair and will not reduce the warranty obligations of the manufacturer • The following components are included in the emission related warranty of the engine, air filter, carburetor, primer, fuel lines, fuel pick up/ fuel filter, ignition module, spark plug and muffler. 17 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship. [. . . ]