User manual MCCULLOCH MC200VS

[. . . ] Veuillez ne pas retourner le produit au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 Register your product online at: Registre su producto en línea en: Enregistrez votre produit en ligne à l'adresse : www. mccullochpower. com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions ESPAÑOL IMPORTANT MANUAL - Do not throw away MANUAL IMPORTANTE - No lo descarte MANUEL IMPORTANT - À Conserver WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. McCulloch 9335 Harris Corners Charlotte, NC 28269 McCulloch 850 Matheson Blvd. [. . . ] S Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours-not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. S To reduce noise levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time. -- 7 -- OPERATING POSITION While vacuuming or blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler side facing away from your body and clothes (see following illustration). IMPORTANT WARNING: Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can cause major engine performance and durability problems. D Release the throttle trigger. S Push and hold the STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine stops. HOW TO STOP YOUR ENGINE WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gasoline) such as E- (15% alcohol), E- (20% -15 -20 alcohol), E- (85% alcohol) are NOT classified -85 as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels will cause problems such as: improper clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture leading to oil and fuel separation. HOW TO START YOUR ENGINE Blower Vacuum BEFORE STARTING ENGINE FUELING ENGINE when refueling. WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin. If you do not understand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly WARNING: You MUST make sure the tubes are secure before using the unit. Make sure the blower end is directed away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects. STARTING POSITION Blower To obtain the correct oil mix ratio, pour 3. 2 ounces of 2- cycle synthetic oil into one gallon of fresh gas. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3. 2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. Pour the entire contents of the 3. 2 ounce (95 ml) container of oil into 1 gallon (4 liters) of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit. This will cause permanent engine damage and void the limited warranty. HELPFUL TIP Vacuum WARNING: When starting engine, hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area when starting engine or while engine is running. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damaging the unit or property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or the operator. If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call 1- 800- 554- 6723. - HELPFUL TIP FUEL REQUIREMENTS STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm engine after running out of fuel) This engine requires the use of minimum 87 octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline. 1. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps. Starter Handle Choke Lever Primer Bulb rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 seconds, then move the choke lever to the RUN position. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at RUN before releasing the throttle trigger. NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the RUN position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. [. . . ] MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on your engine (as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part, the part will be repaired or replaced by McCulloch. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. McCulloch recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but McCulloch cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the small off-road engine owner, you should be aware that McCulloch may deny you warranty coverage if your small offroad engine or a part of it has failed due to -- 13 -- abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer. [. . . ]