important safety instructions
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.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS before using this blower/vac
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a po- larized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands.
Use outdoor extension cords marked
Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
■Wear eye protection with side shields which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection when operating this product.
Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not leave appliance plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufac- turer’s recommended attachments.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from openings and moving parts.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
Do not use on steps, a ladder, roof top, tree, or other unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the blower/vac in unexpected situations.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is nec- essary when used by or near children.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the power switch is not on before plugging in. Turn off power switch before unplugging.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is danger- ous and must be repaired.
Do not leave the tool when plugged in. Unplug from the power outlet when not in use, before servicing, and before storing the tool. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.
Check 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.
Never use blower/vac near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes, barbecue pits, etc., which may cause fire to spread.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on a cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
