Weed Eater 530163993 Blower Safety, Use only in daylight or in good artificial light, Standards

BLOWER SAFETY

D Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.

D Inspect the area before using the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can rico- chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

D Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position and keep your hand and fingers away from the switch while connecting the unit to the power source or when carrying a unit connected to the power source.

D Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a blower, always install a blower tube. Use only recommended attachments. Do not use with any opening blocked, Keep free from dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.

DTo avoid spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbe-

cue pits, ashtrays, etc.

D Never place objects inside the blower tubes; always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to rico- chet which can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.

DNever use for spreading chemicals, fertil- izers, or any other substances which may contain toxic materials.

VACUUM SAFETY (If applicable)

DStop the motor and disconnect the power source before opening the air inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacu- um tubes. The motor must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades.

DHard objects can be thrown through the collection bag or the housing and be- come dangerous missiles which can

DWhen using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc., to avoid severe damage to the impeller. To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not

attempt to vacuum water or other liquids. D Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly. Make sure the collection bag assembly is completely zipped when unit is running to avoid flying debris. Use only recom-

mended attachments.

DAvoid situations which could set the col- lection bag on fire. Do not vacuum dis- carded matches, cigars, cigarettes, or ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. To avoid spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or brush fires, fire- places, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

DAlways use collection bag shoulder strap when vacuuming to avoid loss of control.

D Check air intake openings, elbow tube, and vacuum tubes frequently, always with the unit stopped and the power source disconnected. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accumu- late and restrict proper air flow. Do not use with any opening blocked. Keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may re- duce air flow.

STANDARDS

This product is listed by Underwriter’s Lab- oratories, Inc., in accordance with UL Stan- dard 1017.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact your autho- rized service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723. Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Pre- cautions can result in serious injury.

cause serious injury to operator or others.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Stop the unit and dis- connect from the power source before opening the inlet cover or attempting to in- sert or remove the inlet restrictor, blower tube, nozzle, or vacuum tubes. The motor must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades.

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WARNING: If you receive your unit assembled, check each step to in- sure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Follow all safety information in the manual and on unit.

S A standard screwdriver is required for assembly.