Power Blower

3

Operator's Manual

Safety

manual safety symbols and important information

Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.

DANGER

The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided.

WARNING

The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “WARNING” calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided.

CAUTION

The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided.

Circle and slash symbol

This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited. Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury.

NOTE

This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit.

IMPORTANT

The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit.

international symbols

SYMBOL

DESCRIPTION

SYMBOL

 

 

DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read and under-

 

 

 

Fuel and oil

 

stand Operator's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mixture

 

Manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wear eyes, ears

 

 

 

Finger

 

and head protec-

 

 

 

Severing

 

tion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot

 

 

 

Wear hand

 

 

 

 

protection. Use

 

Surface

 

 

 

two handed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety/Alert

 

 

 

Wear slip resis-

 

 

 

 

tant foot wear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DO NOT allow

 

 

 

DO NOT smoke

 

 

 

 

 

flames or sparks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

near fuel.

 

near fuel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMBOL

DESCRIPTION

SYMBOL

DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

 

 

Ignition

 

Purge

 

ON/OFF

 

Bulb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop

 

Choke Control

 

 

"Cold Start"

 

 

 

Position

 

 

 

(Choke Closed)

 

 

 

 

 

Carburetor Adjust-

 

Choke Control

 

ment

 

"Run"

 

- High speed

 

Position

 

mixture

 

(Choke Open)

 

 

 

 

 

Carburetoradjust-

 

Carburetor Adjust-

 

ment

 

ment

 

- Low speed

 

- Idle speed

 

mixture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Idle Speed

 

Fast Speed

 

 

 

 

personal condition and safety equipment

WARNING

Power Blower users risk injury to themselves and others if the power blower is used improperly or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a blower.