•Move slowly back and forth over the material as you vacuum. Avoid forc- ing the unit into a pile of debris as this can clog the unit.
•Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above the ground for best results.
PLAN AHEAD
•Always wear eye protection when op- erating, servicing, or performing main- tenance on unit. Wearing eye protec- tion 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.
•Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.
•Always wear respirator or face mask
when working with unit in dusty envi- ronments.
•Secure 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.
•Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medi- cation.
•Keep children, bystanders, and ani- mals away from work area a mini- mum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operating unit. Do not point blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
•Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (including smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.
•Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an approved, marked con- tainer for all fuel purposes.
•Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit.
•Make sure the unit is properly as-
sembled and in good operating con- dition.
•Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
•Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills before starting engine.
•Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and fueling site be- fore starting engine.
•Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
_b WARNING: Stop the engine be-
fore 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.
•Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until unit is in proper working order.
•Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.
•Never start or run engine inside a closed room, building or other un-
ventilated area. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
•To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves while operating unit.
•Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine is run- ning. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator.
•Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or
where explosive vapors or carbon monoxide build up could be present.
•Do not overreach or use from unsta- ble surfaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at all times.
•Never place objects inside the blower tubes; always direct the blow- ing debris away from people, ani- mals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, 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 damage.
•Never run unit without the proper equipment attached. When using your unit as a blower, always install blower tubes. When using the op- tional vacuum kit, always install vac- uum tubes and vacuum bag assem- bly. Make sure vacuum bag assem- bly is completely zipped.
•Check air intake opening, blower tubes, and vacuum tubes frequently, always with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected. Keep vents
and discharge tubes free of debris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.