IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
When using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc., to avoid severe dam- age to the impeller.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks).
WARNING: The muffler is very hot during and after use. Do not touch the muffler, muffler guard, or surrounding surfaces, or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
SRead your instruction manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operat-
ing the unit.
DRestrict unit to users who understand and will follow all warnings and safety rules in this manual.
WARNING: Inspect area before start- ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can rico- chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.
WARNING: While vacuuming or blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler side facing away from your body and clothes.
Use your unit as a blower for:
DSweeping debris or grass clippings from driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
DBlowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into piles, around joints, or between bricks.
Use your unit as a vacuum for:
DPicking up dry material such as leaves,
grass, small twigs, and bits of paper.
DFor best results during vacuum use, operate
your unit at high speed.
DMove slowly back and forth over the mate- rial as you vacuum. Avoid forcing the unit into a pile of debris as this can clog the unit.
DKeep the vacuum tube about an inch above the ground for best results.
PLAN AHEAD
DAlways wear eye protection when operat- ing, servicing, or performing maintenance on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protection should be marked Z87.
D Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.
DAlways wear respirator or face mask when working with unit in dusty environments.
D Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all other parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. Hair, jewelry, loose cloth- ing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., can be caught in moving parts.
DDo not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up- set, or if you are under the influence of alco- hol, drugs, or medication.
D Keep children, bystanders, and animals away from work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operating unit. Do not point the blower nozzle in the direc- tion of people or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
DEliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in- cluding smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
DMix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes.
DDo not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit.
DMake sure the unit is properly assembled and in good operating condition.
