| 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. |
| |
| 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- |
