316.794991 with • SAFETY CAUTION: Before using this • ASSEMBLY product, read this manual and • OPERATION follow all safety rules and oper• MAINTENANCE ating instructions. • PARTS LIST Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: 9096-320632 date(01/07) TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Page 2 Operation Page 12 Safety Rules Pages 3 - 7 Maintenance Pages 13 - 15 Oil and Fuel information Page 8 Troubleshooting Page 16 Assembly Page 9 Repair Parts Page 18 S

If you loan this unit to others, also loan these instructions to them. SPECIAL NOTE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of

CALiFORNiA EVAPORATIVE EMiSSiON CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board and Sears Brands LLC (Sears) is pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system's warranty on your 2007 model year and later small off-road (equipment type) engine. In California, new equipment that use small off-engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards Sears must warrant the evaporative emission contr

This nozzle should be used when there is a need to blow in a limited or concentrated area. In general uses, such as leaf or grass blowing, the nozzle should not be used. Installing Blower Tube Install the blower tube over the blower outlet and push it on until both tabs snap into place (Fig. 1). ASSEMBLING UNIT AS A VACUUM To assemble the unit as a vacuum, begin by removing the blower tube. Refer to the previous section. Vacuum Tube Assembly NOTE: If the unit was assembled as a blower unit, remo

• Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground. • Clean up after using blowers and other equipment. Dispose of debris appropriately. • Use the trigger lock (Fig. 16) to keep the trigger depressed while operating to make continuous operation easier. APPLICATIONS 1 Use the blower for trees, shrubs, flower beds and hard-toclean areas. 2. Use the unit around buildings and for other normal cleaning procedures. 3. Use the blower around walls, overhangs, fences an

Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate. vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the area. WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited The use of fuel additives, such as STA-BIL® Gas Stabilizer or an equivalent, will inhibit corrosion and minimize the formation of gum deposits. Using a fuel additive can keep fuel from forming harmful deposits

SAE 30 Oil Crankcase Oil Capacity .................................................................................................................................................................. 2.03 oz (60 ml) Fuel ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Unleaded Carburetor ............................................................

(Figure 9) 2. Pump primer bulb10 X by pushing up on the bulb(D). (Figure 11) 3. Your unit is designed with a 3 position choke: FULL CHOKE “ ”, PARTIAL CHOKE “ ”, and RUN “ ”. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE “ ” position. (Figure 10)(DO NOT PRESS THROTTLE LOCK OR TRIGGER.) 4. With unit on the ground, hold top of blower-not engine housing cover as it may be hot-step on bottom of frame with foot. (Figure 12) Fig. 9 ACB Fig. 10 123 D Fig. 11 10 STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The unit uses the I

The blower models BHX2500 combines the advantages of state-ofthe- art technology with ergonomic design. They are of light weight, handy, compact and represent professional equipment for a greatvariety of applications. Please read, understand and follow this booklet which refers in detail to the various points that will demonstrate its outstandingperformance. This will assist you to safety obtain the best possibleresults from your MAKITA Blower. SYMBOLS Table of Contents Page Symbols ............

WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 11 and 12). 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 ope