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1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
1-2. SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(30 cc) (1.83 cu in.)
Idle Speed RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,400 - 4,400 rpm
Operating RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,000 rpm
Ignition Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electronic
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rocker Switch
Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.025 in. (0.635 mm)
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuel/Oil Mixture
Fuel/Oil Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40:1
Carburetor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .with primer
Muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baffled with Guard
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.5oz (550ml)
BLOWER
Throttle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Finger-Tip Trigger
Blower Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .up to 180 mph
Blower Air Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .up to 400 cfm
Approximate Unit Weight (No fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.3 lbs
2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2-1. WHAT TO DO
READ YOUR USER MANUAL AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS
(IF ANY ENCLOSED) THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERAT-
ING YOUR UNIT.
1. WEAR CLOSE FITTING, TOUGH WORK CLOTHING
that will provide protection, such as long slacks or
trousers, safety work shoes, heavy duty work gloves,
hard hat, a safety face shield, or safety glasses for eye
protection and a good grade of ear plugs or other
sound barriers for hearing protection.
2. REFUEL IN A SAFE PLACE. Open fuel cap slowly to
release any pressure which may have formed in fuel
tank. Always wipe unit of fuel or oil spills before start-
ing. To prevent a fire hazard, move at least 10 feet (3
meters) from fueling area before starting.
3. COMPLY WITH ALL FIRE PREVENTION REGULA-
TIONS. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE,
OR FEDERAL LAWS IN THE UNITED STATES IS
THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY.Your unit comes with
a spark arrester screen furnished in the user kit.
Replacement spark arrester screen kits are available
at your nearest McCulloch Authorized Service Center
listed under “SAWS” in your Telephone Directory
Yellow Pages.
4. TURN UNIT OFF before setting it down, and also
before installing or removing attachments.
5. KEEP ALL SCREWS AND FASTENERS TIGHT and
the unit in good operating condition. Never operate
this equipment if it is improperly adjusted or not com-
pletely and securely assembled.
6. KEEP HANDLES DRY, clean and free of fuel mixture.
7. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM POSSIBLE IGNI-
TION SOURCES, such as gas-powered water
heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces, portable
heaters, etc.
8. ALWAYS KEEP the engine free of debris build-up.
9. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT should always be
restricted to mature and properly instructed
individuals.
10. ALL PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS
and persons operating blower in very dusty environ-
ments, should wear a dust particle mask at all times.
Paper dust masks are available at most paint and
hardware stores.
2-2. WHAT NOT TO DO
1. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than that rec-
ommended in your manual.Always follow
instructions in the Fuel and Lubrication section of this
manual. Never use gasoline unless it is properly
mixed with 2-cycle engine lubricant. Permanent dam-
age to engine will result, voiding manufacturer’s war-
ranty.
2. DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating equip-
ment.
3. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT A MUFFLER
and properly installed muffler shield.
4. DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come in
contact with a hot muffler or spark plug wire.
5. DUE TO THE DANGER of exhaust fumes, never oper-
ate blower in a confined or poorly ventilated area.
6. NEVER POINT BLOWER in the direction of people,
animals, buildings, automobiles, or windows, etc.
7. DO NOT operate unit without inlet cover installed to
prevent contact with impeller.
8. DO NOT set a hot engine down where flammable
material is present.
9. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT FOR PROLONGED PERI-
ODS. Rest periodically.
10. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
11. DO NOT ADD, REMOVE OR ALTER ANY COM-
PONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT. Doing so could
cause personal injury and/or damage the unit voiding
the manufacturer’s warranty.
12. DO NOT operate your unit near or around flammable
liquids or gases whether in or out of doors. An explo-
sion and/or fire may result.
13. DO NOT WEAR loose clothing, scarfs, neck chains,
unconfined long hair, and the like. Doing so could
cause injury associated with objects being drawn into
the rotating parts.
14. DO NOT refuel a running engine or an engine that is
hot.
