SHave all maintenance other than the rec- ommended procedures described in the instruction manual performed by your au- thorized service dealer.
SAlways see your authorized service deal- er to replace a damaged impeller. Parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way can fly apart and cause serious injury. Replace dam- aged parts before using the unit.
S Never place any object in the air intake opening as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.
SNever douse the unit with water or other liquids or squirt with a water hose. Clean the unit using a damp cloth. Wipe off with a clean dry cloth. See MAINTENANCE.
SCheck air intake openings and tubes fre- quently, always with the unit stopped and power source disconnected. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accu- mulate and restrict proper air flow.
S Do not burn, incinerate, or expose this unit to extreme heat.
SStore the unit unplugged in a high, cool, dry, indoor area out of the reach of chil- dren.
SUse only recommended attachments and replacement parts to avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding warranty.
S Maintain the unit according to recom- mended procedures.
SUse only for jobs explained in the OPERA- TION section of this manual.
BLOWER SAFETY
S Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.
S Inspect the area before using the 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.
S Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a blower, always install a blower tube. Use only recommended attachments.
STo avoid spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbe- cue pits, ashtrays, etc.
S Never place objects inside the blower tubes; always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, 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 rico- chet which can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.
SNever use for spreading chemicals, fertil- izers, or any other substances which may contain toxic materials.
VACUUM SAFETY
SStop the motor and disconnect the power source before opening the air inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacu- um tubes. The motor must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades.
SHard objects can be thrown through the collection bag or the housing and become dangerous missiles which can cause seri- ous injury to the operator or others.
SWhen 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 damage to the impeller. To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not
attempt to vacuum water or other liquids. S Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly. Make sure the collection bag assembly is completely zipped when unit is running to avoid flying debris. Use only recommended attach-
ments.
SAvoid situations which could set the col- lection bag on fire. Do not vacuum dis- carded matches, cigars, cigarettes, or ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. To avoid spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or brush fires, fire- places, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
S Always use the collection bag shoulder strap when vacuuming to avoid loss of control.
S Check air intake openings, 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 accumulate and re- strict proper air flow. Do not use with any opening blocked, Keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
STANDARDS
This product is listed by Underwriters Lab- oratories, Inc., in accordance with UL Standard 1017.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judg- ment. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call
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