Remington electric blower/vac 

1 important safety information

SAFETY

WARNINGS

When using an electric appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

WARNING: When using blow- er/vac, follow all basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: To Reduce The Risk of Electric Shock – Do not use vacuum on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

BEFORE OPERATINGBLOWER/VAC

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS BLOWER/VAC.

1.Avoid Dangerous Environments

This blower/vac is intended for indoor or outdoor use. Do not op- erate blower/vac in rain or in damp or wet locations.

Do not handle electric plug or blower/vac with wet hands.

Do not use to vacuum any liquids or wet surfaces. Especially, do not use to vacuum flammable or combus- tible liquids, such as gasoline, or in areas where they may be present.

Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as ciga- rettes, matches, or hot ashes.

Do not operate blower/vac if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled.

2.Do not allow blower/vac to be used as a toy. Pay close attention when using blower/vac near children.

3.Do not use blower/vac for any job except that for which it is intended. Use only as described in this manual. Use only attachments included with this blower/vac.

4.Do not use vacuum without dust bag and/or filters in place.

5.Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.

6.Wear long pants and shoes when operating this blower/vac.

7.Provide Ground Fault Circuit In- terrupter (GFCI) protection on the circuit or outlet to be used for blower/vac. You may use receptacles with built-in GFCI protection for this safety measure.

WHILE OPERATINGBlower/vac

1.Stay alert.Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

2.Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

3.Never operate this blower/vac with defective guards or shields, or without safety devices in place.

4.Disconnect from power supply before clearing any blockage.

5.Do not abuse power cord. Never pull or carry blower/vac by power cord. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle.To unplug, grasp plug, not the cord. Do not close a door on the cord. Keep power cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

6.Use extra care when using blower/vac on stairs.

7.Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked. Keep free of dust, lint, hair, and any- thing that may reduce air flow.

8.Disconnect blower/vac properly.Turn off all controls before disconnecting blower/vac from power supply.

9.The impeller rotates for a few seconds after turning blower/vac off. The rotating impeller can cut or injure fingers. Do not remove the bottom inlet cover while the motor is running or when the blower/vac is plugged into a power outlet.

10.Do not leave blower/vac when plugged in. Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and before servicing.