,A IMPORTANT WARNINGS
UNIfSAFETY
oinspect the entire unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until the unit is in proper working order.
•Have all internal service performed by qualified ser- vice repair personnel to avoid creating a hazard or voiding your warranty.
-Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a blower, always install a blower tube. When used as a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly.
•Do not use any accessory or attachment other than those recommended by the manufacturer for use with your unit.
*Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.
OPERATION SAFETY
- Keep others including children, animals, bystand- ers, and helpers a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters)
away. Stop the motor immediately if you are ap- proached.
oStop the motor and disconnect the power source before opening the air inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum tubes. The motor must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating bJades.
•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.
•When using the vacuum attachment kit, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as teaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc. to avoid severe dam-
age to the impeller. Do not attempt to vacuum water or other liquids to avoid electrocution.
. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch is in the "off" position and keep your hand and fingers away from the switch while connecting the unit to the power source or when carrying a unitconnected to the power source.
•Turn off all controls and allow the motor to stop before disconnecting the unit from the power
source.
•Disconnect the unit from the power source when not in use. Do not leave the unitwhen itis plugged into an outlet.
•Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in un- ventilated areas or where dust or explosive vapors can buifd up.
•Do not set the unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while the unit is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damaging the unit, property, or causing seri- ous injury to bystanders or operator.
•Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra care when cleaning on stairways. Keep firm footing and balance at all times.
•Never place objects inside the blower tubes; al- ways direct the blowing debris away from people, ani-
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maJs,glass, and solid objects such as trees, automo- biles, wails, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt
people or animals, break glass, or cause other dam- age. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy.
-Never place any object in the air intake opening as
this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.
•Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached, When used as a blower, a_ways install a blower tube. When used as a vacuum, atways instatl vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly. Make sure the colJection bag assembly is completely zipped when unit is running to avoid flyin_ debris.
•Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or any other substances which may contain toxic materi- als.
•Avoid situations which could set the collection bag on fire. Do not vacuum discarded matches, ci- gars, cigarettes, or ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. To avoid spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
•Always use the collection bag shoulder strap when vacuuming to avoid toss of control.
•Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
•Maintain the unit according to recommended pro- cedures.
•This unit is Double Insulated. See the "DOUBLE
INSULATION" section. Have all service and mainte- nance not explained in your operator's manual performed by a Sears Service Center to avoid creat- ing a hazard and/or voiding your warranty.
•Disconnect from power source before servicing, cleaning, performing maintenance, or storing the unmt.
•Use only genuine replacement parts as recom-
mended by the manufacturer to avoid creating a haz- ard and/or voiding your warranty.
°Never douse the unit with water or other liquids or squirt with a water hose. Clean with a damp sponge and mild soap. See "STORAGE".
°Check air intake openings, blower tubes, elbow tube, and vacuum tubes frequently, always with the
unit stopped and the power source disconnected. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accu- mulate and restdct proper air flow.
•Do not attempt to repair unit. Repairs must be per- formed by a Sears Service Center. Have all mainte- nance other than the recommended procedures de-
scribed in the Operator's Manual performed by a Sears Service Center.
•Always have your Sears Service Center replace a damaged Impeller. Parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way can fly apart and cause serious injury. Have damaged parts repiaced before using the unit.
•Do not burn, incinerate, or expose this unit to extreme heat.
•Store the unit unplugged in a hi_.h, cool, dry, in- doors area out of the reach of children.
