Poulan PPBV25 Owner Manual - Page 7

OPERATION KNOW YOUR BLOWER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Cruise Control Lever Elbow Tube Upper Vacuum Tube Vacuum Bag Starter Handle Fuel Mix Fill Cap Primer Bulb Throttle STOP Switch Trigger Spark Plug Lower Vacuum Tube Upper Blower Tube Lower Blower Tube High--Speed Nozzle Start Lever Vacuum Handle STOP SWITCH The STOP switch is used to stop the engine. To stop the engine, push and hold the STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine stops. THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER is used to select the desired engine speed. THROTTLE POSITION LEVER The THROTTLE POSITION LEVER is designed to allow setting engine speed during blower use only. To avoid causing damage to the unit, DO NOT attempt to use the throttle position lever during vacuum use. OPERATING TIPS WARNING: While vacuuming or blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler side facing away from your body and clothes (see OPERATING POSITION). S To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required. S To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or removing attachments. Do not operate without guard(s) in place. S Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours--not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB removes air from the carburetor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This allows you to start the engine with fewer pulls on the starter rope. Activate primer bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its original position. START LEVER The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting system by moving the start lever to the START position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs. After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up 30 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to deactivate the starting system. times listed in local ordinances. Usual recommendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday though Saturday. S To reduce noise levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time. S To reduce noise levels, operate power blowers at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job. S Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing. S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces or use a mister attachment when water is available. S Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden -- 7 --