Craftsman 316.79499 manual While Operating

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WHILE OPERATING

•Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.

•Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing protection when operating this unit.

•Never run the unit without the the proper equipment attached. When using this unit, always install the blow- er tubes depending on blower application.

•To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), always wear ear/hearing protection when operating this unit.

•Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.

•To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves while operating this unit.

•Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.

•Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.

•Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions.

•Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out by the discharge opening, dam- aging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator.

•Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.

•Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of injury at a rate for which it was designed.

•Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Always keep proper footing and balance.

•Always hold the unit with a firm grip when operating.

•Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the impeller when it is rotat- ing. Do not operate without guards in place.

•Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dirt, debris, and any- thing that may reduce the air flow.

•Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off.

•Do not operate the engine faster than the speed need- ed to do the job. Do not run the engine at high speed when not in use.

•Always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when walking from one location to another.

•Stop the engine for maintenance, repair, to install or remove the blower tubes attachments. The unit must be stopped and the impeller no longer turning to avoid contact with the rotating blades.

•If you strike or come into contact with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.

•Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts when servicing this unit. These parts are available from your authorized service dealer. Do not use unau- thorized parts, accessories, or attachments for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to the user,

or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.

• Never use this unit for spreading chemicals, fertilizers or other substances which may contain toxic materi- als.

•To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark arrestor. Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.

•Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance of repair.

•Never point the blower or blowing debris in the direc- tion of people, animals or in the direction of windows. Always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, and windows. Use extra caution when blowing debris near solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc.

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