User manual MTD 310-220-088

[. . . ] PN 9096-MD1805 Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION PLEASE READ 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. [. . . ] 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 Genuine Factory Parts 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. RECOMMENDED FUELS 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 satisfactorily on any gasoline intended for automotive use including oxygenated gasolines. MIXING FUEL Add oil to an approved fuel container followed by the gasoline to allow incoming gasoline to mix with oil. ATTACH INTERMEDIATE TUBE AND CONCENTRATOR NOZZLE Connect the intermediate tube (H) and concentrator nozzle (I) or 56mm nozzle (J) (you can only use I nozzle at time). Push the tubes together and turn them clockwise so that they lock together (Fig. Use concentrator nozzle when you need more airflow in tight places: flower beds, under decks, etc. 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 Genuine Factory Parts 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. Allow a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) between operator and other people or animals. Use the blower for trees, shrubs, flower beds, and hard-to-clean areas. Use the unit around buildings and for other normal cleaning procedures. Use the blower around walls, overhangs, fences, and screens. We recommend that a face mask be worn when operating blower in dusty areas. Stand away from the debris, at a distance that will easily allow you to control the direction of blown debris. [. . . ] Perform all the general maintenance recommended in the Maintenance Section of your User Manual. 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. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug. [. . . ]