GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause death or serious personal injury.
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.
nWear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment.
nKeep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 feet 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. Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any rotating parts.
nDo 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 regu- lations. 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.
nEmpty 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.
nLoosen 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 feet away from refueling site before starting engine.
nNever attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum- stances.
nUse only Homelite replacement parts and accessories. Failure to do so may cause poor performance or possible injury.
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 blower in your right hand, refer to the Op- eration section in this manual for additional information.
nTo reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required.
nDo not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
nNever place objects inside the blower tubes.
nNever use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, toxic sub- stances, or any other hazardous chemical.
nRotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Stop the engine before opening the vacuum door or installing and/or changing tubes. Do not put hands or any other object into the vacuum tubes while they are installed on the unit.
nTo reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or removing attachments. Do not operate without guard(s)
in place. Always disconnect the spark plug before per- forming maintenance or accessing any movable parts.
nNever run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a blower, always install the blower tubes. When used as a vacuum, always install the vacuum tubes and vacuum bag. Make sure the vacuum bag is completely zipped when the unit is running to avoid flying debris.
nAvoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on fire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do not vacuum warm ash from fireplaces, barbeque pits, brush piles, etc. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the cinders are completely cool.
nSave these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
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