Cable ties should be tight enough to retain the throttle cable to the bellows but still allow for movement. ASSEMBLY bellows elbow tube Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 throttle control handle tube cable tie throttle control handle tube STRAIGHT TUBE throttle control handle tube tUBE CLAMP ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Make all adjustments to the harness straps before start- ing the blower to avoid the possibility of injury. ADjUSTING HARNESS AND WAIST STRAPS Straps should be adjusted to a comfortable position before starting the blower. To adjust harness strap assembly: • Blower should be in operating position before adjusting the harness straps. Slip arm through harness strap and onto shoulder, then repeat for the other shoulder. • There are three possible height adjustment positions that can be used to easily adjust harness. • Slip top buckle of harness from adjustment slot and position to desired height location. • Tighten (pull down on strap) or loosen (lift up on tab of strap buckle) each harness strap as needed, until each is adjusted to a comfortable operating position. • Chest strap should be tightened or loosened until adjusted to a comfortable operating position. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purposes listed below: . Clear leaves and other debris from your lawn . Keep decks and driveways free from leaves and pine needles WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline will burn you and others. To adjust waist strap assembly: • Waist strap should be tightened or loosened until adjusted to a comfortable operating position. ADjUSTING THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE See Figure 5. • Loosen throttle control handle locking screw by twisting counterclockwise. • Move throttle control handle to desired position and secure locking screw by twisting clockwise. Fig. 5 OPERATION locking screw throttle control hAnDle MIXING THE FUEL This product is powered by a -cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and -cycle oil. The mixture should be at a 50:1 ratio, using Premium Exact Mix™ -cycle engine oil. If Premium Exact Mix™ -cycle engine oil is not available, use a high quality synthetic -cycle engine oil, mixed at a 50:1 ratio. See chart later in this section. To mix the fuel: • Use a clean container that is approved for use with gasoline. • Mix the Premium Exact Mix™ -cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in the container, according to the instructions on the oil package. NOTE: This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87 [(R + M) / ] or higher. Do not use automotive oil or -cycle outboard oil. NOTE: Premium Exact Mix™ fuel mixture will stay fresh up to 30 days. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period. 10 PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1) GASOLINE OIL 1 gallon (US) .6 oz. 1 liter 0 cc ( 0 ml) FILLING THE TANK WARNING: Always stop the engine before filling the fuel tank. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least30 ft. from the refueling area before starting engine. Do not smoke while filling the tank. .Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent contami- nation. .Loosen the fuel cap slowly, by turning it counter- clockwise. .Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank. .Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing the fuel cap. .Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock- wise. .Wipe spilled fuel from the product. .Move at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before start- ing the product. WARNING: Check for fuel leaks. If you find any leaks, correct the problem before using the product. WARNING: A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 6 - 7. NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during first use. To start an engine that is cold or has run dry: .Fill the fuel tank, if necessary. Always use the proper oil/gasoline mixture. See Mixing the Fuel on page 10. .Disengage the cruise control lever. NOTE: Do not engage the throttle trigger during the starting process. .Slowly push the primer bulb seven times. OPERATION .Set the choke lever to the START position. NOTE: If restarting a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the RUN position. . Pull the starter cord until the engine runs. . Return the starter cord gently to the starter housing. Do not allow the rope to snap back. . Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds to warm up before using. . Engage the throttle trigger to operate. To stop the blower: . Release the throttle trigger. . Press and hold the engine switch to the “O” or STOP posi- tion. To remov...