User manual MTD MB290

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual 2-Cycle Gasoline Blower Model MB290 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY P/N 769-02134 (3/06) INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. [. . . ] To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while starting. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust and grass could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out by the discharge opening. This could damage the unit, property, or cause serious injury to bystanders or the operator. If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it. The engine fails to start after a couple attempts, place the blue lever in Position 2 and move the throttle knob to the fast position ( ). If the engine is already warm, start the unit with the blue lever in Position 2. To turn off the blower, move the throttle knob all the way to the right, past the idle position ( ) until it clicks. Make sure you move the knob into the furthest right detent in order to turn the unit off (Fig. 4 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE BLOWER Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position. Check for the following: • Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection, gloves, long pants and long sleeve shirt • Watch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away. € Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground. To avoid serious personal injury, wear goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating this unit. € If the conditions are dusty, the operator is wearing a dust mask or face mask WARNING: OPERATING AS A BLOWER 1 Use the blower for trees, shrubs, flower beds and hard-to-clean areas (Fig. Use the unit around buildings and for other normal cleaning procedures (Fig. € The unit is in good working condition • The tubes and guards are in place and secure To prevent serious personal injury or damage to the unit, make sure blower tubes are in place before you operate the unit. WARNING: OPERATING TIPS • Assure the unit is not directed at anybody or any loose debris before starting the unit. € To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required. € Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours— not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Usual recommendations are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. € To reduce noise levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time. € To reduce noise levels, operate power blowers at the lowest possible speed to do the job. [. . . ] This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase for any MTD product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other income-producing purpose. hOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available , WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. [. . . ]