Chapter 1: Important Safety Information

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF Blower/vac

1.Maintain blower/vac with care.

Do not use with damaged cord or plug.

If blower/vac is not working prop- erly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into wa- ter, have it repaired by a qualified service center.

Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

2.Check damaged parts.

If a part is damaged,carefully check the damaged part before using the blower/vac.Make sure the part will operate properly and perform its intended function.

Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,breakage of

parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation.

A guard or other part that is dam- aged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.

3.Store idle blower/vac indoors. When not in use, store the blower/vac and extension cord indoors in a dry loca- tion.Store blower/vac above the reach of children or in a locked area out of the reach of children.

4.This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double-insulated ap- pliances on page 11.

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