• Avoid using any accessory or attachment other than those bearing the RedMax mark for use with the blower. • When suspending a job or inspecting the blower, be sure to stop engine. • Drain the fuel from the fuel tank before transporting or storing the blower. • When storing the blower, choose a space indoors free from moisture and out of the reach of children. • Examine the blower at intervals for loose fasteners and rusted or damaged parts. Use special care around the fuel line, the muffler, and the ignition wiring. • All engine service except for those WARNING WARNING Safety Precautions described in this manual should be performed by competent service personnel. Improper service to the blower fan and muffler could cause a hazardous failure. ¦ WORKING CONDITION • Keep open flames and sparks away from the area where fuel is handled or stored, as the fuel is highly flammable. • Make sure that the engine has cooled down before refueling. • Mix and store fuel only in a approved container. • Never smoke while refueling the blower. •Wipe off any spilled fuel and tighten the fuel cap securely. •Move at least 3m(10ft) away from the fueling spot before starting the engine. • Check the work area that the blower will be used in and remove or cover all valuables that may be damaged by the air blast or thrown debris. • Avoid running the engine indoors. The exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide. WARNING .5 . WARNING WARNING Safety Precautions described in this manual should be performed by competent service personnel. Improper service to the blower fan and muffler could cause a hazardous failure. ¦ WORKING CONDITION • Keep open flames and sparks away from the area where fuel is handled or stored, as the fuel is highly flammable. • Make sure that the engine has cooled down before refueling. • Mix and store fuel only in a approved container. • Never smoke while refueling the blower. •Wipe off any spilled fuel and tighten the fuel cap securely. •Move at least 3m(10ft) away from the fueling spot before starting the engine. • Check the work area that the blower will be used in and remove or cover all valuables that may be damaged by the air blast or thrown debris. • Avoid running the engine indoors. The exhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide. WARNING .5 . Safety Precautions • Keep operation area clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Injury may result from flying debris. • Avoid using the blower where stable footing and balance are not assured. • Never touch the spark plug or plug cord while the engine is in operation. Doing so may result in being subjected to an electrical shock. • Never touch the muffler, spark plug, or other metallic parts of the engine while the engine is in operation or immediately after shutting down the engine. These metallic parts reach high temperatures during operation and doing so could result in serious burns. ¦ AVOID NOISE PROBLEM Check and follow the local regulations as to sound level and hours of operations for blower. NOTE • In general, operate blowers between 8a.m.and 5p.m.on week day and 9a.m.to 5p.m.weekends. Avoid using blower late at night and/or early in the morning. • Loosen compacted leaves, grass or debris with a rake or broom beforehand, so that the lowest possible throttle setting would get the job done. • In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces. • Check if the air filter, air intakes and muffler are working in properly. • Never use more than one unit of the blower at one time. ¦ AVOID CHANCES OF DAMAGE • Avoid directing the blower nozzle toward persons, pets, cars, windows or anything that could be harmed by blowing debris or dust. • Keep the nozzle at full extension when operating so as to make the air stream close to the ground. • Collect any trash and leaves and put them into a proper container after the job is done. • Always check to be sure that no debris has been blown onto someone else’s property. .6 . For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to make a mistake. (a) The port to refuel the "MIX GASOLINE" Position: FUEL TANK CAP (b) The direction A to close the choke The direction B to open the choke Position: AIR CLEANER COVER CE MOTEUR EST CONFORME A LA REGLEMENTATION U.S. EPA 2005 POUR LES PETITS MOTEURS HORS-ROUTE. DUREE DE CONFORMITE DES EMISSIONS : CATEGORIE C. SE REFERER AU MODE D’EMPLOI POUR DE PLUS AMPLES INFORMATIONS. FAMMILLE DE MOAMMILLE DE MOTEUR :TEUR : 5KZXS.0254VW5KZXS.0254VW;EM;EM CYLINDREE : 25cm3 DATE DE FABRICAABRICATION :TION : INFORMAINFORMATION IMPORTION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEURTEUR .8 . 50:1 MIXING CHART GASOLINE gal. 1 2 3 4 5 2-CYCLE OIL fl.oz 2.6 5.2 7.8 10.4 13 GASOLINE liter 1 2 3 4 5 2-CYCLE OIL ml 20 40 60 80 100 Fuel again for at least one minute. As some oils may be difficult to agitate depending on oil ingredients, sufficient agitation is necessary for the engine to last long. Be ...