• 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 • Never remove debris from the intake screen while the engine is running. Contact with rotating blower fan may result in a serious personal injury. • Do not allow children to use blower. Make sure that each person you authorize to operate the blower understands all of the safety rules in this manual. • 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 • Keep open flames and sparks away from the area where fuel is handled or stored, as the fuel is highly flammable. .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 . Symbols on the machine IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH2 AND 2001 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI SORE’s COMPLIANCE PERIOD : CATEGORY A ENGINE FAMILY : 1KZXS.0254QR ; EM ENGINE DISPLACEMENT : 25.4cc REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTE- NANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. KOMATSU ZENOAH CO. MADE IN JAPAN Use RedMax 50:1 Oil ! For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to take a mistake. (a) The port to refuel the "MIX GASOLINE" Position: FUEL TANK CAP (b) The direction to close the choke Position: AIR CLEANER BODY (c) The direction to open the choke Position: AIR CLEANER BODY Ce moteur est conformc aux normcs U.S. EPA PH2 et 2001 ainsi qu’aux autres dispositions ulterieures de la reglementation concernant la pollution de l’air pour les petits moteurs tout-terrain avec une periode de accordable : CATEGORY A Type de moteur : 1KZXS.0254QR :EM Cylindree du moteur : 25,4cc Se referer au Manuel de l’utilisateur pour les specifications d’entretien et les reglages. KOMATSU ZENOAH CO. MADE IN JAPAN INFORMATION IMPORTANTE CONCERNANT LE MOTEUR Use RedMax 50:1 Oil ! .7 . Parts Location & Specifications MODEL HBZ2600 Dimensions ( L x W x H ) mm ( in ) 327 x 268 x 360 (12.9 x 10.5 x 14.2) Dry Weight (without tube and nozzle) kg ( ibs ) 3.8 (8.4) Fuel Tank Capacity liter ( fl. oz ) 0.65 (22.0) Engine Type Air cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine Piston Displacement cm3 ( cu. in ) 25.4 (1.60) Durability Period 300h Carburetor Walbro Diaphragm type Ignition System CDI Spark Plug NGK CMR7A Muffler Spark arrester equipped Operating Engine Speed rpm 2.800 ~ 7.890 Idle Speed rpm 2.800 Max. Air Volume cu. m/min ( cfm ) 10.4 (367) Max. Air Velocity m/sec ( mph ) 70 (157) Noise Level (ANSI B175.2-2000) db ( A ) 69 Assembly ¦ BLOWER PIPE • Align groove...