WARNING: Failure to follow all | thrown out through discharge opening, dam- | |
aging unit, property, or causing serious in- | ||
Safety Rules and Precautions can result | jury to bystanders or operator. | |
in serious injury. | D Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use | |
KNOW YOUR UNIT | in unventilated areas or where explosive va- | |
pors or carbon monoxide build up could be | ||
S Read your Operator’s Manual carefully until | ||
present. | ||
you completely understand and can follow | ||
D Do not overreach or use from unstable sur- | ||
all warnings and safety rules before operat- | faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, | |
ing the unit. | ||
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance | ||
D Restrict unit to users who understand and | ||
at all times. | ||
will follow all warnings and safety rules in this | ||
D Never place objects inside the blower tubes; | ||
manual. | always direct the blowing debris away from | |
PLAN AHEAD | people, animals, glass, and solid objects | |
D Always wear eye protection when operating, | such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The | |
servicing, or performing maintenance on unit. | force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to | |
Wearing eye protection will help to prevent | be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt peo- | |
rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting | ple or animals, break glass, or cause other | |
into eyes and face which can result in blind- | damage. | |
ness and/or serious injury. | D Never run unit without the proper equipment | |
D Always wear respirator or face mask when | attached. When using your unit as a blower, | |
working with unit in dusty environments. | always install blower tubes. | |
D Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure | D Check air intake opening and blower tubes, | |
or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing | frequently, always with engine stopped and | |
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, | spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and | |
etc. They can be caught in moving parts. | discharge tubes free from debris which can | |
D Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up- | accumulate and restrict proper air flow and | |
set, or if you are under the influence of alcohol, | cause damage to the unit. | |
drugs, or medication. | D Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz- | |
D Keep children, bystanders, and animals | ers, or other substances which may contain | |
away from work area a minimum of 50 feet | toxic materials. | |
(15 m) when starting or operating unit. | D To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf | |
D Inspect the area before starting the unit. Re- | or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ash- | |
move all debris and hard objects such as | trays, etc. | |
rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be | S To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated | |
thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage | with sound level(s), hearing protection is re- | |
during operation. | quired. | |
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION | S To reduce the risk of injury associated with | |
D Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in- | contacting rotating parts, stop the engine be- | |
fore installing or removing attachments. Do not | ||
cluding smoking, open flames, or work that | ||
operate without guard(s) in place. | ||
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is | ||
D Use only for jobs explained in this manual. | ||
mixed, poured, or stored. | ||
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D Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel | MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY | |
in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an ap- | D Have all maintenance other than the recom- | |
proved, marked container for all fuel purposes. | mended procedures described in the Opera- | |
D Do not smoke while handling fuel or while op- | tor’s Manual performed by an Authorized | |
erating the unit. | Service Dealer. | |
D Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running. | D Disconnect spark plug before performing | |
D Wipe up fuel spills before starting engine. | maintenance except for carburetor adjust- | |
D Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from | ments. | |
fuel and fueling site before starting engine. | D Use only recommended replacement parts; | |
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY | use of any other parts may void your warran- | |
D Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose, | ty and cause damage to your unit. | |
missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until | D Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit. | |
unit is in proper working order. | Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting the | |
D Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel. | engine and letting it run until it stops. | |
D Never start or run engine inside a closed | D Do not use any accessory or attachment | |
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes | other than those recommended by the man- | |
can kill. | ufacturer for use with your unit. | |
D To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear | D Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area | |
rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves | where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an | |
while operating unit. | open flame from hot water heaters, electric | |
D Do not set unit on any surface except a | motors or switches, furnaces, etc. | |
clean, hard area while engine is running. | D Store in a dry area out of reach of children. | |
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, | SPECIAL NOTICE: For users on U.S. For- | |
etc. could be picked up by the air intake and | est Land and in some states, including Califor- |
