•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
'_ WARNING: Stop tile 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 ex- cept 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 through discharge open- ing, damaging unit, property, or caus- ing 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.
•Never place any object in air intake opening as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.
•Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or other substances which
may contain toxic materials.
•To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
•Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
•Have all maintenance other than the recommended procedures described in the instruction manual performed by a Sears Service Center.
•Disconnect spark plug before per- forming maintenance except for car- buretor adjustments.
•Use only recommended Craftsman _ replacement parts; use of any other parts may void your warranty and cause damage to your unit.
