GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
nDo not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
nNever start or run the engine inside a closed area; breath- ing exhaust fumes can kill.
�n Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this product.
nKeep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
nWear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.
nTo reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose clothing, scarves, neck chains, and the like.
�n Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any rotating parts.
�n Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
nDo not operate in poor lighting.
nKeep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.
nWear a face filter mask in dusty conditions to reduce the risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust.
nCheck the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
nKeep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over- reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
nNever operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen; this screen is located inside the muffler.
nProduct users on United States Forest Service land, and in some states, must comply with fire prevention regula- tions. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor; however, other user requirements may apply. Check with the federal, state, or local authorities in your area.
nBefore storing, allow the engine to cool.
�n Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle.
nTo reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
nDo not smoke while handling fuel.
nMix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
nMix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
nSelect bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before refueling.
�n Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
nTighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
nWipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 ft. away from refueling site before starting engine.
nNever attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum- stances.
nUse only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
nMaintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this Operator’s Manual.
nInspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
nAlways hold the control handle in your right hand. Refer to the Operation section later in this manual for addi- tional instructions.
nTo reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required.
nTo reduce the risk of injury associated with contact- ing rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or
removing attachments. Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing any movable parts.
nDo not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
�n Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. Always ensure the blower tubes are installed.
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