Univex 358.798380 manual Important Warnings & Safety Instructions, Operator Safety

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must befollowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Read the

entireWARNINGOperator s Manual before assembhng and using the unit! Restrmt the use of this und to persons I who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.

OPERATOR SAFETY

•Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, servicing, or performing maintenance on your unit. Wearing eye protectioncan help to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ncocheting into eyes and face which can result in blindness or serious injury.

•Always wear a respirator or facemask when work- ing with the unit in dusty environments.

•Dress safely in long pants. Do not go barefoot or wear short pants, sandals, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.; they can be caught in moving parts. Secure hair so itis above shoulder length.

•Do not operate the unit when you are tired, lit, upset,

or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

•Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all other parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.

•Keep children, bystanders, andanimals away from the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operating the unit.

•inspect the area before using the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

•Restrict the use of this unitto persons who read, un-

derstand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit.

•When using the optional vacuum attachment kit, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc.. to avoid severe damage to the impeller. To avoid thepos- sibility of electrical shock, do not attempt to vacuum water or other liquids.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

•Use only a voltage supply as shown on the name plate of the unit.

•Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in pres- ence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit.

•WARNING--TOREDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRICAL SHOCK--Donot use in damp or wet locations or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain, or water. Do not handle extension cord plug or unit with wet hands.

•WARNING--Toreduce the risk of electrical shock, use extension cords specifically marked as suitable for

outdoor appliances having electrical rating not less than the rating of the unit. The cord must be marked

with the suffix "W-A" (in Canada =W"). Use a polarized cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condi- tion. If damaged have the cord replaced. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. An undersized exten-

sion cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in tossof power and overheating. If in doubt, use the next

heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. (NOTE: Figure 7 shows the correct

size to be used depending on the cord length).

•Inspect the insulation and connectors on the unit and extension cord before each use. If there is any

damage, do not use until damage is repaired by a Sears Service Center.

•Do not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord as a

handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated sur-

faces. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

•To reduce the possibility of the extension cord

disconnecting from the unit during operation, tie pig

tail plug and cord receptacle together as shown in Fig- ure 8.

•Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn the

unit on and off properly. Have the unit repaired by a Sears Service Center.

•Keep the extension cord clear of operator and ob- stacles at all times. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

•Avoid any body contact with any grounded con- ductor, such as metal pipes or wire fences, to avoid the possibilityof electric shock.

•Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If unit is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left

outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Sears Service Center.

•Ground fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit or outlet to be used for

this unit. Receptacles are available having buitd-in GFCl protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

•To reduce the risk of electrical shock this equip- ment has a polarized plug. This plug wil! fit in a polar- ized outlet or extension cord only one way. (Or_eblade is wider than the other.) If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

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