| | | polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This |
| WARNING: | | plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug |
| | does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still |
| READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- | | does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the |
| | proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. |
| ure to follow all instructions listed below may result in | |
| | Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. |
| electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. |
| | | Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in |
| READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS before using | | moving parts of the machine or its motor. |
| | Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your |
| this blower |
| | application. The correct tool will do the job better and |
| Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, | | safer at the rate for which it is designed. |
| such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or | | Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when |
| dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust |
| | wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear |
| or fumes. | |
| | protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve |
| To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polar- | |
| | your footing on slippery surfaces. |
| ized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require | | Do not use on steps, a ladder, roof top, tree, or other un- |
| the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug will fit into |
| | stable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables |
| a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does | |
| | better control of the blower in unexpected situations. |
| not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the | |
| | Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent |
| plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension |
| | entanglement in any moving parts. |
| cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a | |
| | Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. |
| polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized |
| wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into | | Overreaching can result in loss of balance. |
| the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not | Turn off all controls before unplugging. |
| fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall | | Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is nec- |
| outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord |
| | essary when used by or near children. |
| receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way. | |
| | Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the power switch is |
| Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, |
| | not on before plugging in. Turn off power switch before |
| radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased | |
| | unplugging. |
| risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. | |
| | Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any |
| Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. |
| | tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is danger- |
| Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of | |
| | ous and must be repaired. |
| electric shock. | |
| | Do not use with damaged plug. If tool is not working as |
| Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands. |
| | it should or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, |
| Use outdoor extension cords marked W-A, W, SW-A, | |
| | or dropped into water, return it to an authorized service |
| SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A. | | center. |
| These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk | | Do not leave the tool when plugged in. Unplug from |
| of electric shock. |
| | the power outlet when not in use, before servicing, and |
| Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never | |
| | before storing the tool. Such preventative safety measures |
| allow adults to operate the equipment without proper | | reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. |
| instruction. | Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. |
| ■Wear eye protection with side shields which is marked |
| | away. |
| to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection | Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset or |
| when operating this product. |
| | under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. |
| Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. | |
| | Do not operate in poor lighting. |
| Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. |
| Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts |
| Do not leave appliance plugged in. Unplug from outlet |
| | and all hot surfaces of the unit. |
| when not in use and before servicing. | Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any |
| Do not expose to rain, store indoors. |
| | opening blocked; keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, |
| Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufac- | | and anything that may reduce air flow. |
| turer’s recommended attachments. | Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects |
| Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all body parts away | | such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which |
| from openings and moving parts. | | can be thrown or become entangled in the machine. |
| To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a | Never use blower near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes, bar- |
| | | becue pits, etc., which may cause fire to spread. |
