Powermate P-WB-163150-[E] Important Safety Information Continued, Danger, Fuel Safety

Important Safety Information

Important Safety Information (Continued)

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OPERATION SAFETY (Continued)

WARNING

•There are rotating blades inside blower which can cause serious injury. NEVER place hand or anything else in the intake or discharge openings when machine is running.

WARNING

•Do NOT operate without shields and guards (such as the intake guard) in place and secure.

•Do not stand or put your hand in front of the discharge opening. Always pay attention to the direction of the discharge opening. Never allow discharge opening to point towards bystanders, pets, or valuable property.

•Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

WARNING

•Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run. Never operate the blower at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces.

•Look behind and use care when backing.

•Never operate the blower without good visibility or light.

DANGER

•Do not run the engine indoors or inside a closed area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS.

•Never leave the blower unattended when the engine is running. Stop the engine and make sure all moving parts have stopped. Remove the wire from the spark plug.

•If the blower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug. Check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

•Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, or other rough ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Never pick up or carry machine when engine is running.

FUEL SAFETY

WARNING

•Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapors can explode if ignited. Handle with care.

•Wash skin or clothes immediately if they come in contact with gasoline.

•Use an approved container.

•Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to expand.

•Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank while machine is in a vehicle.

•Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool completely before refueling.

WARNING

•Do not smoke while refueling.

•After refueling, replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.

•Never store fuel or blower with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame.

STORAGE SAFETY

• Always refer to the operator’s manual instructions for important details if the blower is to be stored for an extended period.

• Never store the blower with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water heaters, space heaters, clothes dryers, etc.

• To reduce fire hazard, keep blower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.

• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND ADJUSTMENT SAFETY

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