Toro Powervac Manuel De L'utilisateur page 14

Operation
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
NOTICE:
The spark arrestor on this product has not been
evaluated by the USDA Forest Service and
cannot be used on U.S. forest lands. In addition,
product users must comply with Federal, State,
and local fire prevention regulations. Check
with appropriate authorities. Contact customer
service or a qualified service center to purchase
a replacement spark arrestor.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for
damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasten-
ers and caps and do not operate this product until
all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please
contact customer service or a qualified service
center for assistance.
Applications
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
 Clear leaves and other debris from your lawn
 Keep decks and driveways free from leaves and pine
needles
 Vacuuming leaves from your lawn
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Fueling and Refueling
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive.
A fire or explosion from gasoline will burn you
and others. Always shut off engine before fuel-
ing. Never add fuel to a machine with a running
or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. from refuel-
ing site before starting engine. Do not smoke
and stay away from open flames and sparks.
Failure to safely handle fuel could result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Fuel Mixture
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant. Pre-mix unleaded
gasoline and 2-cycle engine lubricant in a clean container
approved for gasoline. DO NOT mix quantities larger than
usable in a 30-day period.
Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable. E15 and E85
are not.
Note: We recommend you use high-quality synthetic 2-cycle
lubricant in this product. Mix at 2.6 oz. per gallon US (76 ml
par 3,8 L ).
Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard
lubricant.
HIGH QUALITY 2-CYCLE ENGINE LUBRICANT
Filling the Tank
1. Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-
2. Loosen the fuel cap slowly, by turning it counterclock-
3. Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.
4. Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing
5. Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock-
6. Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
7. Move at least 30 ft. (9 m) away from refueling area
Note: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during first use.
WARNING:
GASOLINE
1.0 gal. (US) (3.8 liter)
2.5 gal. (US) (9.5 liter)
tamination.
wise.
the fuel cap.
wise.
before starting the product.
LUBRICANT
2.6 oz. (76 ml)
6.4 oz. (189 ml)
Operation