RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT: Indicatesdanger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital

to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

SYMBOL MEANING

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will

result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can

result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may

result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING

WARNING: When using the unit, you must follow the

safety rules. Please read these instructions before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use.

•Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit.

•Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

•Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.

•Before each use, thoroughly inspect your unit for loose or damaged parts. Do not use until adjustments or repairs are made.

•All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before operating the unit.

•Inspect the area before starting the Blower/ Vacuum. Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as glass, wire, etc.

DANGER: When using electric gardening appliances,

basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Carefully read and understand the entire operator's manual before using your unit. Pay close attention to the operating instructions and safety warnings.

•Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.

•Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) away from the unit while operating.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNINGS

•Since the tool is double-insulated, a 2-wire extension cord (an extension cord without a ground) may be used. A 3-wire extension cord (an extension cord with a ground) that uses a NEMA type connector (parallel blade, U ground) is recommended. Extension cords are available from your local retailer. Use only round- jacketed extension cords approved for outdoor use.

•This tool is double-insulated. Repair or replace damaged cords.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use

only SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-W or SJTOW-A cord types.

•To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this unit has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This unit will fit with a polarized plug in one way only. If the plug does not fit fully into the unit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, use a cord with the correct connection. Do not modify the unit in any way.

MINIMUM WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR

120 VOLT APPLIANCES USING 0-12 AMPS*

Cord length (ft.)

25

50

100

150

 

 

 

 

 

Wire size (AWG)*

16

16

16

14

 

 

 

 

 

*The wire size (AWG) for appliances using 12 to 16 amps is 14 AWG for 25 feet, 12 AWG for 50 feet, and not recommended for 100 or 150 feet.

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