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: Indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and
safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator
and/or bystanders.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALLSYMBOL 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.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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.
•All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before operating the unit.
•Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
•Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as glass, wire, etc.
•Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets outside a 50 feet (15 m.) radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit immediately.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS
•Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved for the storage of such materials.
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following precautions:
•Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
•Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
•Add fuel in a clean,
•Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site before starting the engine. Do not smoke or allow sparks and open flames near the area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
WHILE OPERATING
•Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a
•To reduce the risk of injury associated with thrown objects, wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87. standards.
•Never run the unit without the the proper equipment attached. When using this unit, always install the blower/vacuum tubes and vacuum bag depending on model. Make sure the vacuum bag is completely zipped closed.
•To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), always wear ear/hearing protection when operating this unit.
•Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
•To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves while operating this unit.
•To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, scarves, and the like. Secure hair above shoulder level.
•Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Long sleeve shirts are recommended.
•Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.
•Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions.
•Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out by the discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator.
•Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended.
•Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of injury at a rate for which it was designed.
•Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Always keep proper footing and balance.
•Always hold the unit with a firm grip when operating.
•Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the impeller when it is rotating. Do not operate without guards in place.
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