electric shock. Don’t handle plug or unit with wet hands.
DDo 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 an Autho- rized Service Dealer for repair.
D Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the cir- cuit or outlet to be used for this unit. Re- ceptacles are available having
D Keep others including children, animals, bystanders, and helpers a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away. Stop the motor im- mediately if you are approached. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy.
DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUC- TION
Your unit is double insulated to help pro- tect against electric shock. Double insula- tion construction consists of two separate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of grounding.
Tools and appliances built with a double insulation system are not intended to be grounded. No grounding means is pro- vided on this unit, nor should a means for grounding be added to this unit. As a re- sult, the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt electrical outlet.
Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The double in- sulation system only provides added pro- tection against injury resulting from an inter- nal electrical insulation failure.
WARNING: All electrical repairs to this unit, including housing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by an Authorized Service Dealer. Replace- ment parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSU- LATED.” The symbol (square within a square) 
may also be marked on the ap- pliance. Failure to have the unit repaired by an Authorized Service Dealer can cause the double insulation construction to become ineffective and result in seri- ous injury.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
DTurn off all controls and allow the motor to stop before disconnecting the unit from
the power source.
D Disconnect the unit from the power source when not in use. Do not leave the unit when it is plugged into an outlet.
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DDo not set the unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while the unit is run- ning. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the dis- charge opening, damaging the unit, prop- erty, or causing serious injury to bystand-
ers or operator.
D 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. Keeps hands out of tubes.
DInspect the entire unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until the unit is in proper work- ing order.
D Disconnect unit from power source be- fore servicing, cleaning, performing main- tenance, or storing.
D This unit is double insulated. See the
DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION
section. Have all internal service per- formed by qualified service repair person- nel to avoid creating a hazard or voiding your warranty.
DHave all maintenance other than the rec- ommended procedures described in the instruction manual performed by an au-
thorized service dealer.
DAlways see an authorized service dealer to replace a damaged impeller. Parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way can fly apart and cause serious injury. Replace damaged parts before using the unit.
D Never place any object in the air intake opening as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.
DNever douse the unit with water or other liquids or squirt with a water hose. Clean with a damp sponge and mild soap. See
STORAGE.
DCheck air intake openings and tubes fre- quently, always with the unit stopped and power source disconnected. Keep vents and tubes free from debris which can ac-
cumulate and restrict proper air flow.
D Do not burn, incinerate, or expose this unit to extreme heat.
DStore the unit unplugged in a high, cool, dry, indoor area out of the reach of chil- dren.
D Use only recommended attachments and replacement parts to avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding your warranty.
D Maintain the unit according to recom- mended procedures.
DUse only for jobs explained in this man- ual.