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SNeverdouse the unit with water or other
liquidsor squirt with a water hose. Clean
theunitusingadampcloth.Wipeoff
with a clean dry cloth. See MAINTE-
NANCE.
SCheck air intake openings and tubes
frequently,always with the unit stopped
and power sourcedisconnected. Keep
ventsand tubes free of debris which can
accumulate and restrictproper air flow.
SDo not burn, incinerate,or expose this
unit to extremeheat.
SStorethe unit unplugged ina high, cool,
dry,indoor area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
SUse only recommended attachments
andreplacement parts to avoid creating
a hazard and/orvoiding warranty.
SMaintain the unit accordin g to recom-
mended procedures.
SUse only for jobs explained in theOP-
ERATIONsection of this manual.
BLOWER SAFETY
SUse only in daylight or in good artificia l
light.
SInspect the area before using the unit.
Remove all debris and hard objects
suchas rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can
ricochet,be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
SNever run the unit without the proper
equipment attached. When used as a
blower,always install a blower tube. Use
only recommended attachments. Do
notuse with any opening blocked, Keep
free of dust,lint, hair and anything that
may reduce airflow.
SToavoid spreading fire, do not use blow-
er near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces,
barbecue pits,ashtrays, etc.
SNever place objects inside the blower
tubes; always directthe blowing debris
away from people,animals, glass, and
solid objects such as trees, automo-
biles, walls, etc. The force of air can
cause rocks, dirt,or sticks to be thrown
or to ricochetwhich can hurt people or
animals, break glass, or cause other
damage.
SNeveru se for spreading chemicals, fer-
tilizers, or any other substa nces which
may contain toxic materials.
STANDARDS
Thisproduct is listed by Underwriters Lab-
oratories, Inc., in accordance with UL
Standard1017.
If situationsoccur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good judg-
ment.If you need assistance, contact your
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723. Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result
in seriousinjury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SToreduce the risk of electrical shock, this
unit has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other) and will require the
useofapolarizedextensioncord.The
appliance plug will fit into a polarizedex -
tension cord only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the extension cord,
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not
fit, obtain a correct polarized extension
cord. A polarized extensioncord will re-
quire the use of a polarized wall outlet.
Thisplug will fit into the polarized wall out-
let only one way.If plug does not fit fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it
stilldoes not fit, c ontacta qualified electri -
cianto install the proper wall outlet. Do not
change the equipment plug, extension
cordrecept acle, or extension cord plug in
any way.