Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refueling. When refueling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently. Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refueling. Always move the machine away from the refueling area before starting. English- ---11 STARTING AND STOPPING Min.10ft. (3m) SCleantheareaaroundthefuelcap. Contaminationinthetankcancauseoperatingproblems. SEnsurethatthefueliswellmixedbyshak- ingthecontainerbeforefillingthetank. Starting and stopping WARNING:Neverstartthebloweriftheinletcoverisnotclosed,is Starting: Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Firmly grip the starter rope handle with your right hand. DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger. Slowly pull out the cord until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip); then quickly and powerfully pull the cord. WARNING:Neverwrapthestartercordaroundyourhand. Pull starter handle until engine attempts to run, but no more than 3 pulls. Move choke to . position and pull the cord until the engine starts and runs. Allow the engine to warm up for approximately 10 seconds; then, move the choke to the OFF CHOKE (opened) position. NOTE: If engine dies, return blue engine choke lever to the closed position and repeat starting steps. CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine. Warm engine With a warm engine, squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Move choke to . position. Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing throttle trigger until engine runs. Move the choke to the OFF CHOKE (opened) position. damaged or cannot be closed (except if the vacuum tube is fitted). Cold engine Primer bulb: Press the primer bulb 10 times until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The primer bulb need not be completely filled. Choke: Move the blue engine choke lever over to the FULL CHOKE (closed) position. Stopping To stop the engine, push and release the engine STOP switch (S). S 545133423 Rev. 4 9/6/07 English- ---12 USING THE BLOWER To blow away debris on the ground Fitting the blower tube and nozzle on the blower WARNING: When fitting the blower tube and nozzle, the engine must be switched off. The blower tube (T) has a pegged slot mounting system to the unit. To install or remove the blower tube (or collection bag tube for 125BVX--SERIES), the tube clamp bolt must be removed. Align slot in the blower air outlet with the raised rib on the tube and insert tube until the holes in the tube and housing align. Re- --insert the tube clamp bolt and tighten. UT The nozzles (U) have a bayonet mount for connection to the blower tube. Air is channeled through the blower tube to the nozzles, where the air discharge velocity increases and the air stream discharge pattern is formed to provide best performance. The length of the blower tube can be adjusted by twisting the nozzle to the left to disengage the bayonet mount and sliding the nozzle to the appropriate position. Twist the nozzle to the right until a click is felt to re- --secure the nozzle. Blowing Before you begin blowing, put on the required safety equipment. WARNING: When working with the blower, wear the required personal safety equipment: 1. Hearing protection. 2. Eye protection. 3. Protective gloves. 4. Face mask in dusty environments. 545133423 Rev. 4 9/6/07 125BVX--SERIES can be used with a shoulder strap for extra comfort. The strap should be worn over the shoulder as shown. WARNING: Never point the blower nozzle at people or animals. The high- --velocity air stream can contain particles that may cause serious injury, especially if the blower has previously been used for vacuuming. Be careful, particularly if left hand operation is applied. Avoid any direct body contact with inlet cover area. Keep jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., away from inlet cover area. English- ---13 USING THE BLOWER WARNING: Never start the blower if the inlet cover is not closed, is damaged or cannot be closed (except if the vacuum tube is fitted). WARNING: Do not operate the blower while standing on a ladder or a stand. Start the blower as described in the Starting and Stopping section. Work according to the following instructions: 1. Never blow air toward fixed objects such as walls, large rocks, automobiles and fences. 2. When working inside corners, blow from the corner and inward toward the center of the work area. Otherwise, debris can fly up in your face and cause eye injury. 3. Never point the blower nozzle at delicate plants. Standard nozzle The standard nozzle (V) is included with the 125B, 125BX- --SERIES and 125BVX--SERIES. When greater accuracy and high air stream concentration is desired, use the standard nozzle. VW High- --velocity nozzle The high- --velocity nozzle (W) is an accessory of the blower (included with the 125BX- --SERIES and 125BVX- --SERIES). When a wider ai...