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• DressproperlyAlwayswearsafety. swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not

glassesorsimilareyeprotectionwhen expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid
operating,orperformingmaintenancethe			possibility of electrical shock. Do
onyourunit(safetyglassesareavail-	not		handle		extension cord		plug or unit
able)Eyeprotectionshouldbe.	with		wet	hands.
markedZ87.	•	Use only			a voltage	supply	as shown
• Alwayswearfaceordustmaskifop-		on the		nameplate		of the unit.
erationisdusty.	•	Avoid		dangerous		situations.		Do not
• AlwayswearheaW,longpants,long		use in presence of flammable						liquids
sleeves,boots,andgloves.		or	gases		to avoid	creating	a fire or
• AlwayswearfootprotectionDonot.		explosion			and/or	causing	damage to
gobarefootorwearsandals.		unit.

•Securehairaboveshoulderlength. • Avoid dangerous environments. Do

Secureorremovelooseclothingor not use in unventilated areas or

clothingwithlooselyhangingties, where dust or explosive vapors can

straps,tassels,etcTheycanbe.

build up.

caughtinmovingparts.

•

To reduce

the risk of electrical

shock,

• Beingfullycoveredalsohelpsprotect

use

extension cords

specifically

youfromdebrisandpiecesoftoxic

marked

as suitable for outdoor

ap-

plantsthrownbyspinningblade.

pliances. The electrical rating of the

• StayalertDonotoperatewhenyou.

cord must not be less than

the rating

aretired,ill,upset,orundertheinflu-

of the

unit. The

cord

must be

marked

enceofalcohol,drugs,ormedication.

with the

suffix WV-A" (in Canada, "W").

Watchwhatyouaredoing;usecom-

Make

sure your

extension

cord

is in

monsense.

good

condition.

Inspect extension

• Wearhearingprotection.

cord

before use and

replace

if dam-

• Neverstartorruninsideaclosed

aged. An

undersized

extension

cord

roomorbuildingBreathingexhaust.

will cause

a drop in

line voltage

result-

fumescankill.

ing in loss of power

and

overheating.

• Keephandlesfreeofoilandfuel.

If in doubt,

use

the next

heavier

• Onlyoperateunitwithhandlebar

gauge.

The smaller

the gauge

num-

installed.

ber, the

heavier

the

cord.

• Keephandsandfeetawayfromcut-

•

Do not use multiple cords.

tingarea.

•

The powerhead

may have

a polarized

• Neverdirectdischargeofmaterialto-

plug

(one

blade

is wider

than

the oth-

wardbystandersnorallowanyone

er);

if so, it will require the use

of a po-

neartheareaofoperationUsecare.

larized

extension cord. The

appliance

indirectingdischargetoavoidglass

plug will fit into a polarized

extension

enclosures,automobiles,andthelike.

cord

only

one way. If the

plug does

FUEL

SAFETY

(for gas powerheads)

not fit fully

into the extension

cord, re-

•

Mix

and

pour fuel outdoors.

verse

the

plug. If the

plug still does

• Keep away from sparks

or flames.

not fit,

obtain a correct polarized ex-

•

Use

a container

approved

for fuel.

tension

cord. A polarized

extension

•

Do not smoke

or

allow

smoking

near

cord

will require

the use of a polarized

fuel

or the

powerhead.

wall

outlet. This

plug

will fit into

the po-

•

Avoid

spilling

fuel or oil. Wipe up all

larized

wall outlet only one way. If plug

fuel

spills

before

starting

the power-

does not fit fully

into the

wall

outlet,

head.

reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,

•

Move

at least

10 feet (3

meters)

away

contact

a qualified electrician

to install

from

fueling site before

starting

power-

the

proper

wall

outlet. Do not change

head

engine.

the

equipment plug,

extension

cord

• Stop engine and allow to cool before

receptacle,

or extension

cord

plug in

removing

fuel cap.

any way.

•

Remove

fuel

cap

slowly.

•

Do not attempt

to repair

unit.

Inspect

ELECTRICAL

SAFETY

(for electric

the insulation and connectors on the

powerhead

and

extension

cord

before

powerheads)

,4I_WARNING:

Avoid

a dangerous

each use. If there is any damage, do

not

use until damage is repaired by

environment.

To reduce

the

risk

of

your

Sears Service Center.

electrical

shock, do not use

in rain, in

•

Do not pull or carry by cord; do not

damp

or wet locations,

or around

use

cord as a handle, close

a door on