specific SAFETY RULES
To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required.
To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or removing attachments. Do not operate without guard(s) in place. Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing any movable parts.
Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Do not put hands or any other object into the blower housing air outlet or blower tubes.
Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed.
Never place objects inside the blower tubes.
Never use blower near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes, bar- becue pits, etc., which may cause fire to spread.
Never place blower on any surface, except a hard, clean surface when engine is running. Gravel, sand, and other debris can be picked up by the air inlet and thrown at the operator or bystanders, causing possible serious injuries.
Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, toxic sub- stances, or any other hazardous chemical.
Always hold the throttle control handle in your right hand. Refer to the Operation section later in this manual for additional information.
refueling
Fuel is highly flammable. Take precautions when using to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle.
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
Do not smoke while handling fuel.
Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before refueling.
Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 feet away from refueling site before starting engine.
Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum- stances.
Store fuel in a cool,
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while refueling.
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
When draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel storage container while in a
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