Safety Rules, Know Your Unit, Plan Ahead

IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

WARNING: Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades. Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver toward the back of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand.

When using the vacuum attachment, 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 dam- age to the impeller.

WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks).

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

SRead your instruction manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operat- ing the unit.

DRestrict unit to users who understand and will follow all warnings and safety rules in this manual.

WARNING: Inspect area before start- ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can rico- chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

Use your unit as a blower for:

DSweeping debris or grass clippings from

driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.

DBlowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into piles, around joints, or between bricks.

Use your unit as a vacuum for:

DPicking up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper.

DFor best results during vacuum use, operate

your unit at high speed.

DMove slowly back and forth over the mate- rial as you vacuum. Avoid forcing the unit into a pile of debris as this can clog the unit.

DKeep the vacuum tube about an inch above the ground for best results.

PLAN AHEAD

DAlways wear eye protection when operat- ing, servicing, or performing maintenance on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in blindness and/or serious injury.

Eye protection should be marked Z87.

D Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.

DAlways wear respirator or face mask when

working with unit in dusty environments.

DSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.

DDo not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up- set, or if you are under the influence of alco-

hol, drugs, or medication.

D Keep children, bystanders, and animals away from work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operating unit. Do not point the blower nozzle in the direc- tion of people or pets.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

DEliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in- cluding smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is

mixed, poured, or stored.

DMix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an approved, marked container for all fuel

purposes.

DDo not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit.

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545137220 specifications

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